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Europe is gearing up to close its competitiveness gap with the Commission’s new ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap. The aim is to achieve a fully integrated single market by the end of 2027.

The death of Quentin Deranque has provoked intense political reactions in France and abroad, only weeks before local elections in which both the far left and the far right are expected to make substantial gains. A commemoration could still be held in the EU Parliament's next plenary.

Hungary's decision to veto the €90 billion loan for Ukraine has received strong rebukes from other EU countries, which see it as an act of disloyalty.

Sweden's foreign minister told Euronews that the EU must find a way to push through its €90 billion loan for Ukraine and put more pressure on Hungary.

European Parliament negotiators on Monday suspended the EU-US trade pact, as threats from Washington and a US Supreme Court ruling cast doubt over the validity of the 2025 agreement.

Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot blasts Charles Kushner over what he described as the U.S. envoy's "apparent misunderstanding of the basic expectations of an ambassador who has the honor of representing his country."

Bratislava wants Brussels to send inspectors to test claims by Ukraine that Russia blew up a pipeline that supplies Slovakia and Hungary with oil.

The use of Huawei is "poisoning the well" of EU information-sharing, a leading cyber lawmaker says.

With Netflix’s $83 billion bid hanging in the balance, CEO Ted Sarandos dismissed Trump’s demand to fire former national security adviser Susan Rice from the company’s board.

New Hope merges with The Empire Strikes Back in a legal workaround aimed at keeping Poland’s third-largest political force on the ballot ahead of a 2027 election.

Shelley Herniman was against Noah's wish for an assisted death but his suffering changed her mind.

Camilla praised the French rape survivor over tea at her Clarence House residence in London.

It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

The man was awaiting trial when he was released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs and has now left the UK.

Two women who were sexually abused at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax in the 1990s tell their stories.

Representing the President of the United Arab Emirates, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, took part in the opening session of the Summit on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence held in New Delhi. The event was chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and brought together several heads [...]

Brussels — Journalist and political essayist Isaac Hammouch is set to release a new book in the coming weeks titled The Murder of Khashoggi: A State Crime? The Responsibility of Mohammed bin Salman. The forthcoming publication revisits the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October [...]

If your electricity or gas bill suddenly spikes, EU rules and national regulators give you clear ways to challenge it. Start by checking the meter and contract, complain in writing to your supplier, and escalate to an independent ombudsman or dispute body if the answer is not convincing. This guide explains the practical steps—especially useful [...]

The dominant approach to the climate crisis nowadays is everything sustainable. Sustainable development, sustainable trade, sustainable travel, sustainable economics, and so on. Or in other words – everything green. We continue doing whatever we have been doing until now, but in a slightly altered way – in a green way. Fundamentally, there are three issues [...]

A suspicious email. A leaked password. A targeted advertisement that knows too much. Across the European Union, personal data misuse is no longer rare. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives residents concrete rights — but enforcing them requires clear steps. Here is what to do if you believe your data has been misused. The [...]

Pristina court upholds initial 2024 sentence of 13 years' imprisonment for Serbian ex-policeman Dusko Arsic for committing war crimes in the village of Butovc.

As Defence Minister talks defence sector collaboration with Israel, President Milanovic reminds government that last year he ordered an end to all cooperation with the Israeli army, citing its 'unacceptable behaviour'.

Are you living in a hotspot destination? Struggling with rising rent in a popular neighbourhood or frustrated by the disruption caused by tourists? Tell us your story.

Police at a border crossing on Monday seized former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi – who has been a fugitive from justice for more than one year, accused of corruption.

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region.

If you're a self-employed worker or a business owner in Spain, you'll have to start preparing for the introduction of a new mandatory invoicing software next year. Here are some key questions answered about how the new billing system works.

Dutch buyers are increasing their share of the Spanish property market, joining two long-standing foreign buyer groups but with more of a focus on luxury properties.

With the application window for Spain's proposed regularisation of 500,000+ undocumented migrants approaching, unions and immigration office staff have called for greater manpower and resources.

Spain's leftist government said Monday it will release classified documents related to a failed 1981 coup attempt, calling the move a step toward settling a "historical debt" with citizens.

Court dismisses sex abuse complaint against Spain's first PM, Spanish property sales hit highest level in 18 years and more news on Monday February 23rd.

On Wednesday, February 4, the European Newsroom received Committee of the Regions President Kata Tüttő and Italian MEP Irene Tinagli for an interview with enr and non-enr journalists.

European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič has noticed that he is being praised in Europe for rapidly concluding trade agreements on behalf of the EU.

Strengthen the functionality of state institutions, ensure the effective participation of all constituent peoples, and find a sustainable solution to the issue of state property

Despite the trade shocks linked to Donald Trump's policy, growth in the eurozone continued its recovery in 2025 and exceeded expectations, reaching 1.5%, helped by good end-of-year figures in several countries.

Slovenia agrees with the inclusion of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard on the list of terrorist organizations of the European Union, but does not wish to close diplomatic channels with Tehran.

The European Commission has demanded “full clarity” on the steps the United States intends to take following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

The current situation, says the EC, is not conducive to ... Read more

Continue reading World trade “in turmoil” after tariff ruling at Brussels Morning Newspaper.

MEPs will this week commemorate the start of the war in Ukraine with a special session in Brussels.

It comes four years after Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine.

The EU parliament’s biggest group, the EPP Group, said this ... Read more

Continue reading Ukraine top of the agenda for EU parliament this week at Brussels Morning Newspaper.

For more than 70 years, the transatlantic alliance has anchored European security and prosperity. Through NATO and dense economic ties between the European Union and the United States, the partnership delivered deterrence, market access and geopolitical stability. Recent tensions over ... Read more

Continue reading From Miscommunication to Maturity: Europe’s Strategic Moment at Brussels Morning Newspaper.

NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will participate in a ceremony at NATO HQ in Brussels this week to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The visit by the former Dutch PM marks a week of similar events ... Read more

Continue reading Four years into war, EU “reaffirms” its support for Ukraine at Brussels Morning Newspaper.

Self driving technology expands across Austin Texas in 2026.

Regulators and automakers accelerate testing under strict oversight.

Safety, liability and infrastructure remain central to the debate.

Austin, Texas — February 23, 2026 — Brussels Morning Newspaper observes that self driving ... Read more

Continue reading Self Driving Technology Expansion Accelerates – Austin Texas at Brussels Morning Newspaper.

At least four people were injured, one critically, Monday in a head-on collision between two cars at the Olympion junction in Pyrgos, western Greece.

New York-based violinist and composer Joanna Mattrey makes her Athens debut with a two-night residency at Underflow Record Store & Art Gallery (39 Kallirois), focused on free improvisation and live interaction.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will chair a meeting of the Government Council for Economic Policy on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Maximos Mansion.

Police at Athens International Airport have arrested a traveller for alleged membership of an international drugs smuggling ring after finding 21 kilos of marijuana in his luggage, authorities said Monday.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of digging for buried antiquities on an archaeological site in northern Greece, police said Monday.

Entrepreneurs from Türkiye, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan concluded export deals at Turkmenistan’s commodity exchange, while domestic companies purchased petroleum products.

A large amount of fixed capital was invested in Azerbaijan's construction sector in January. When compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, the industry saw a decrease. The residential building received the lion's share of the investments.

Bosch's expanding presence in Turkmenistan highlights the country's growing demand for industrial modernization and energy efficiency, offering significant opportunities for international companies in these sectors.

Investment in Azerbaijan’s industrial sector rose sharply in January, driven largely by increased spending in mining and manufacturing.