Luca Bertuzzi

Europe News

What does Spain's snap election mean for the EU?

Spain's snap election on 29 November could cost progressive European forces their last government in a large member state, tilting EU power towards the right and pushing socialists into opposition mode.

5 October 2026

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Seven EU countries push back against Brussels plans for military space

Germany and France are among seven countries calling for the proposed European Space Shield to be rebuilt around protecting EU space systems – with military space capabilities kept national.

2 October 2026

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EU adds €130 million to drone funding in border security push

The Commission is adding €130 million for drone technology as Brussels steps up border surveillance and prepares to strengthen Frontex’s role.

2 October 2026

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Greece pitches suspending EU right to asylum during migration crises

A special regime would be activated in case of a rapid increase in arrivals and migrants flows used as a hybrid threat by third countries. Several EU governments seem open to the proposal, which could feature in the Commission’s new Emergency Response.

1 October 2026

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Lost in translation: Montenegro's EU accession faces language barrier

Montenegro may not be able to accurately translate all EU laws in time for accession, so the European Commission is currently weighing options for a derogation, including allowing Podgorica to use an existing EU language to fill the gaps. Croatian would be the most obvious choice.

1 October 2026

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European preference in defence is a 'luxury' debate, NATO chief says

NATO chief Mark Rutte told Euronews the European preference debate is a "luxury" since neither Europe nor the US can meet the growing demand for defence products and the industry should ramp up its capacity.

30 September 2026

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‘There is no immediate threat to NATO territory,’ Rutte tells Euronews

NATO chief Mark Rutte told Euronews there is no immediate threat to the alliance and he does not take Russia's Kaliningrad nuclear warning seriously, saying Moscow is trying to distract from its struggles in Ukraine.

30 September 2026

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EU expands Mediterranean naval mission to target Russia's shadow fleet

The EU is set to broaden its Mediterranean naval mission to counter Russia's shadow fleet, protect subsea infrastructure and engage in naval diplomacy with Northern African countries.

30 September 2026

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Exclusive: EU-wide digital levy might generate up to €25bn annually

The European Parliament's proposed digital levy could raise up to €25bn a year for the next EU budget, five times the Commission's estimate, according to figures shared exclusively with Euronews by MEP Danuše Nerudová.

29 September 2026

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Frugal countries pile on pressure to shrink EU budget

Six "frugal" EU leaders have stepped up pressure on the Irish presidency to slash the next long-term budget by "several hundred billion euros" in its new compromise text.

29 September 2026

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Why the EU is unlikely to slash its diplomatic delegations

The EU is unlikely to cut its diplomatic delegations despite budget pressure. The network, already being restructured, is vital for smaller member states and European companies.

28 September 2026

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Germany seeks wider 'Made with Europe' rules in clash with France

Berlin wants the EU’s “Made with Europe” rules opened to trade partners, challenging France’s push to reserve public contracts for European-made goods.

24 September 2026

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Montenegro's EU accession bid faces bilateral issues with Croatia

Montenegro's 2028 EU accession timeline is at risk unless it resolves soon its bilateral disputes with Croatia over war crimes, maritime borders, and property claims.

24 September 2026

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EU Commission poised to back Albania's 2027 accession deadline

The Commission is set to formally back Albania's 2027 accession deadline in a new roadmap, which is also due to include a list of key deliverables Tirana will have to prioritise to complete the process by the end of next year.

23 September 2026

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Azerbaijan pardons France's Martin Ryan following Usmanov's delisting

Azerbaijan's President Aliyev pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, jailed for espionage, as part of a deal in which France secured Usmanov's removal from the EU's Russia sanctions list. Ryan is expected to fly to Paris on Wednesday.

23 September 2026

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EU rejects calls to delay phase-out of Chinese power inverters

Brussels is standing by its November 1 deadline to ditch Chinese power inverters, despite warnings from investors and the renewable energy industry.

23 September 2026

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Exclusive: EU sounds alarm over weapons brought back from Ukraine

Returning soldiers from Ukraine's front are bringing weapons and military gear into the European Union, a confidential document warns, raising concerns over battlefield-equipment smuggling into the bloc.

22 September 2026

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13 EU countries call for 'deep cleaning' of European laws

Austria is leading a new alliance on regulatory simplification, pushing for a systematic review of how new rules would impact businesses and a "deep cleaning" of existing rules to be conducted during an "implementation and consolidation year."

21 September 2026

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EU sanction deadlock deepens as Luxembourg complicates the picture

Luxembourg insists that if France is able to get a particular oligarch delisted, it should be able to do the same, raising fears of a domino effect among member states.

18 September 2026

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EU and Canada are getting closer than ever. And the world is watching

The EU's move to make Canada an "associate member" is being watched worldwide as a new model to attract other democracies in its orbit, but it risks alienating candidate countries and further straining ties with Washington.

18 September 2026