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EU's door 'is open to UK', former Brexit negotiator Barnier says

Ten years following the landmark vote, the EU's former Brexit negotiator said the bloc's door is open to the UK, but that London "cannot cherry-pick" EU policies.

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EU of six, not 27, is needed to 'stay relevant' - Bruno Le Maire

The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face of foreign threats.

The Europe Conversation

EU will see food shortages without fertiliser solution, Hansen says

The Agriculture and Food Commissioner warned that, to avoid looming food shortages in the face of rising fertiliser costs, the bloc must secure sustainable fertiliser supplies and not just provide short-term financial support.

The Europe Conversation

'Not investing in nature poses security risk' - Commissioner Roswall

The European Environment Commissioner told Euronews that Brussels must "connect the dots" and understand that environmental, economic and security interests go hand-in-hand.

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Blue Origin explosion ‘huge setback for space community' - ESA chief

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) chief told Euronews that the explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, which plays a crucial role in NASA’s Artemis missions to return to the Moon, will cause significant delays.

The Europe Conversation

Hungary must reform for its people, not for EU - Commission McGrath

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, the EU Justice Commissioner dampened hopes that the frozen Hungarian EU funds could be disbursed any time soon.

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Limiting trade with Israeli settlements is 'normal' - French minister

France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.

Health news

Should Europe screen airport passengers for Ebola?

As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures?

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Partnership with EU ‘just getting started' - Canadian minister

Canada’s foreign affairs minister points to the rise of middle powers in global diplomacy and says Ottawa's growing ties with the EU are “not just a policy response” to Donald Trump's tariff hammer.

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Trump made NATO 'stronger than ever', minister of North Macedonia says

While many in Europe see Trump's policies as a threat to NATO, the Foreign Affairs Minister of North Macedonia told Euronews that the alliance has never been stronger than under President Trump's presidency.

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast | How is Europe juggling all this geopolitical turmoil?

From the ice-cold treatment from an age-old ally to continued threats from Russia and economic concerns over China, Europe is having a hard time. Is this turmoil uniting or dividing the bloc? What steps can it take to defend itself? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions.

Europe News

Spain 'more convinced' of its stance on US than the EU is - Jaume Duch

The Catalan regional minister told Euronews that, while Spain has been leading when it comes to standing up against Washington, the EU has taken a firmer stance in recent months.

Brussels, My Love?

Is the EU doing enough to protect its workers?

Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions.

Brussels, My Love?

A vote on trade ties with Israel: Why is the EU so divided?

The rejection by some EU member countries of a renewed proposal to suspend the EU-Israeli trade pact once again exposed persistent divisions within the EU27 over the Middle East. Why is the bloc so split on this issue?

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'Learn from Ukraine or defence funds will be wasted,' Marin warns EU

The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support".

Europe Today

Iran war ripple effects could lead to other conflicts - UN's De Croo

The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt "way beyond the region", and that, in the absence of a resolution, the groundwork for further conflicts is being laid.

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Wars are 'failure of members, not UN' - General Assembly President

The head of the United Nations' main policy-making organ responded to mounting criticism of her organisation in a Euronews interview, arguing the abuse of vetoes by key members is blocking progress.

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'Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza', UN Humanitarian Chief says

The United Nations' Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground offensive, has killed more than 900 people and displaced more than a million.

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Iranian ambassador to UN does not rule out attacks on Europe

Iran's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva denied that Tehran attacked its neighbouring countries in a Euronews interview, while simultaneously stating that military forces have been instructed to target US military bases. This could include European sites.

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Von der Leyen 'acting outside of competence,' Araud tells Euronews

Gérard Araud told Euronews Ursula von der Leyen is overstepping her mandate on foreign policy as Commission chief and pushing a German line on the 27. While not historically a competence of the Commission, von der Leyen is establishing her own line on geopolitics - not without friction.

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