Russian President Vladimir Putin should make tangible concessions before the European Union picks up the phone to re-establish direct communications, High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Thursday as more European leaders call for direct engagement with the Kremlin as part of the Russia-Ukraine peace process currently being brokered by the White House. “We can’t be […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 01/29/2026 – 18:32 GMT+1 The European Union has begun considering a new proposal to ban the entry of Russian soldiers who have fought in the war in Ukraine, fearing security risks. The plan, which is still in under development, was put up for discussion by Estonia during a meeting of foreign affairs ministers […]
Continue ReadingEurope needs to talk to the Kremlin if it wants a “solution” to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister has told Euronews, also signaling his own interest in engaging in back-channel talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We need to talk with them if we want a solution,” Bettel told Euronews’ flagship morning […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 01/27/2026 – 18:40 GMT+1 •Updated 7:07 p.m Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that his country is aiming to join the European Union in 2027. Posting on “Ukraine’s accession to the European Union is one of the key security guarantees not only for us, but also for all of Europe,” Zelenskyy said, adding […]
Continue ReadingFrance and Spain have signaled their support to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, injecting fresh impetus into a symbolic step that the European Union has long been loath to take. The idea of blacklisting the IRGC came back to the table after the violent crackdown on Iranian protesters. But […]
Continue ReadingFourteen cross border Electricity and hydrogen projects were awarded €650 million from the European Commission on Wednesday as part of the bloc’s plan to modernize aging grid infrastructure and maximize the use of clean power. Spain will get €180 million, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will receive €112 million and another cross-border project in Romania […]
Continue ReadingSpeaking to Euronews at the European Parliament, Domanski also stressed that the free trade agreement signed on Tuesday with India comes at a crucial moment for Europe, as global trade tensions rise and the EU looks to diversify its economic partnerships. Despite its strong economic performance, Poland remains cautious about joining the eurozone and Domanski […]
Continue Reading“Time is of the essence” to quickly develop a European space policy that relies much more heavily on European-made equipment and services in order to boost the continent’s security and competitiveness, French and German space ministers said on Tuesday. “The world is changing very fast,” Philipe Baptiste, France’s minister for higher education, research and space […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 01/27/2026 – 15:40 GMT+1 According to France’s health watchdog, half of teens spend between two and five hours a day on their smartphones. But your reporter went for dinner with some tech lobbyists, and it is clear now this ban sounds like a nightmare. Let us investigate. Supporters say it protects kids from […]
Continue ReadingUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will play a security role during the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, drawing the Irishman among some Italian officials on Tuesday. According to sources at the US Embassy in Rome, who shared information with Italian outlets on Tuesday, federal agents would support diplomatic security details and would not conduct […]
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