Published on 12/05/2026 – 12:00 GMT+2 Speaking live on Euronews’ morning show Europe Today, Ireland’s minister of state for EU Affairs and Defense Thomas Byrne said that Ukraine remains “very strong and forward in people’s minds in Europe.” ADVERTISING ADVERTISING His comments come as EU defense ministers meet in Brussels to discuss Russia’s ongoing invasion […]
Continue ReadingEmmanuel Macron joined legendary Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge for a morning jog on a visit to Nairobi on Monday (11 May). The French President and the two-time Olympic champion, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners in history, maintained a light tempo over almost eight kilometers (five miles) as Mr […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 12/05/2026 – 10:51 GMT+2•Updated 11:01 European Union energy ministers are expected to discuss domestic natural gas drilling during an informal meeting in Cyprus on May 13, against a backdrop of rising oil and gas prices and concerns about supply shortages, according to a document seen by Euronews. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Since the US-led conflict […]
Continue ReadingThe European Parliament had wanted medicines tenders to prioritize critical medicines with at least 50 percent of the product’s value made within the EU. The final compromise gives procuring bodies the option to prioritize EU-made products, with a sliding reward scale for medicines with a greater proportion of production in Europe. The capitals had opposed […]
Continue Reading“Childhood and early adolescence are formative years, and I believe we should give our children more time to become resilient in this vulnerable phase,” von der Leyen said. The Commission president argued that the EU can learn from “pioneer” Australia, which has already raised the minimum age for social media use to 16. Raising the […]
Continue ReadingThe effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Keir Starmer’s premiership is in grave peril after a key member of his Cabinet told him to set out an exit plan following dire nationwide election results. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood last night told Starmer to oversee an orderly transition of power and consider setting out a timeline for his departure. The PM […]
Continue ReadingVarious British government ministers are putting pressure on the Prime Minister.Image: keystone May 12, 2026, 08:24May 12, 2026, 10:24 am British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under massive pressure after a night of emergency meetings. Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood and Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper are said to have advised the 63-year-old to present a timetable […]
Continue ReadingIn the fight against shortages of vital medicines in the EU, negotiators in Brussels have agreed on rules to make it easier to support the production of medicines with public money. May 12, 2026, 07:46May 12, 2026, 07:46 This was announced by representatives of the European Parliament and the member states. This should make Europe […]
Continue ReadingEarly on Tuesday morning, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on new rules seeking to ensure a high level of public health protection for EU citizens by reducing dependency on non-EU countries and boosting the competitiveness of the EU pharmaceutical sector. The rules will apply to critical medicines, with several provisions also aiming […]
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