Chancellor Merz: why his confusing X posts on Germany’s World Cup exit

Published on 30/06/2026 – 11:32 GMT+2•Updated 01/07/2026 – 8:27 GMT+2 After the national team’s embarrassing World Cup exit, Chancellor Friedrich Merz caused astonishment with a post on the social media platform ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Merz’s post drew heavy criticism in the comments. Comedian Oliver Pocher also weighed in under the chancellor’s post on Instagram. “I hope […]

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Ukraine’s battered energy grid braces for ‘intense heat’ as extreme temperatures head east

Published on 06/29/2026 – 13:44 GMT+2 Ukraine was braced on Monday for an “intense” spike in temperatures over the coming days, with an eastward-moving heatwave set to heap pressure on the country’s struggling power grid. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine’s energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022, causing tens […]

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Venice Commission experts to investigate Magyar’s push to remove Hungary’s president

Published on 06/29/2026 – 12:18 GMT+2 A delegation from the Venice Commission will visit Hungary on Thursday to discuss a constitutional reform put forward by the government, Euronews has learned from the body’s spokesman. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The Venice Commission is the Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional law. Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok requested the […]

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US marks 250th anniversary in Brussels with messages of transatlantic solidarity

In the middle of a complicated transatlantic dialogue, the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence in Brussels’ Parc du Cinquantenaire on Sunday, located right next to EU institutions. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Nearly 10,000 guests enjoyed a full day of activities and performances that concluded with a drone and fireworks display. Many US military personnel […]

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Europe Today: Trump’s tariff threat, Iran talks and Europe’s heatwave

Published on 06/29/2026 – 8:01 GMT+2 On today’s show: ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Osama Rizvifounder of Rizvi Insights, assesses the latest developments in US-Iran relations after both sides agreed to resume talks in Qatar, examining the risks to regional stability, diplomacy and global energy markets. Euronews’ Stefan Grobe looks at Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Europe […]

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Europe depends on China. Here’s where China still depends on Europe — more than you’d think

Although increasingly limited, China’s dependencies on the EU in strategic technologies have not disappeared. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING In today’s increasingly tense geopolitical environment, closing this gap has become an urgent priority for Beijing. The country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, unveiled last March, places technological self-reliance at the heart of its industrial strategy through 2030. In semiconductors, aerospace […]

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Putin admits oil deficit and adjusted fuel plans amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that his country was facing a “certain deficit” of fuel, as Ukraine continues to strike Russian energy infrastructure, setting fire to yet another major oil refinery in the south ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev, the falling debris killed one person in […]

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Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: Brussels hosts US Independence bash

Thousands of guests, including diplomats, politicians and military personnel, attended an event organized by the US Embassy to Belgium in Brussels on Sunday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “The US Embassy in Belgium will host an invitation-only celebration to celebrate this historic milestone: 250 Years of Independence: Building Our Future […]

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