As challenges mount, a two-speed Europe emerges as a way out

Industrial decline. Disruptive technologies. Sluggish investment. Regulatory barriers. Punitive tariffs. Unfair competition. Climate change. Demographic crisis. The formidable challenges besetting the European Union have triggered a desperate search for bold, ingenious solutions that can deliver the much-needed big bang. But just how big are leaders willing to go? “Our ambition should always be to reach […]

Continue Reading

EU leaders grapple with how to build and finance a competitive Europe

Published on 10/02/2026 – 18:10 GMT+1•Updated 11/02/2026 – 7:01 GMT+1 EU leaders will gather on Thursday to informally discuss priorities for Europe’s economic agenda, including how to strengthen the single market and make Europe more economically independent and competitive. Among proposals on the table include dismantling barriers for European Union-based businesses via a “simplification” agenda, […]

Continue Reading

ArcelorMittal invests €1.3 billion to produce ‘green steel’ at its Dunkirk plant

Published on 11/02/2026 – 6:08 GMT+1 ArcelorMittal announced in May 2024 that it planned to invest in an electric arc furnace at its Dunkirk plant, and formally confirmed the investment on 10 February 2026. French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné and several ministers were present for the announcement, which involves a total planned […]

Continue Reading

European Parliament clears way for transferring asylum seekers to unrelated countries

The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a legislative change that could see asylum seekers arriving in the European Union transferred to unrelated countries before their claims are processed. The change in the “safe third country” concept, included in the Asylum Procedure Regulation (APR), removed the requirement for a link between an applicant and a transfer […]

Continue Reading

Russia restricts Telegram over alleged law breaches as it supports state-backed rival

ByEuronews Published on 10/02/2026 – 16:49 GMT+1 Russia’s internet watchdog said on Tuesday that it was throttling the Telegram messaging platform over alleged legal violations, as Moscow steps up efforts to steer people toward a more tightly controlled domestic online service. Authorities have repeatedly threatened foreign tech platforms with forced slowdowns or total bans if […]

Continue Reading