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Fresh from Washington after several days of talks with US counterparts, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews the EU and the US are discussing a new forum on digital legislation, following months of pressure from Washington. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Under the Trump administration, the White House has stepped up calls for Brussels to scale back digital rules it sees as barriers for US Big Tech firms operating in Europe. So far, the European Commission has refused to reopen its flagship tech laws, which it says are designed to protect consumers and ensure fair competition. “We cannot give anything that concerns…
Updated: 30/04/2026 – 17:12 GMT+2 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heckled with jeers of “Jew harmer” and “shame on you” as he arrives in north London where two Jewish men were stabbed the day before. The attack, which the police have labelled a “terrorist incident”, comes after a series of attacks on Jewish sites in the area. … More
Published on 30/04/2026 – 16:23 GMT+2 The Belgian government will partner with the French energy giant to revive nuclear power in its energy mix as soaring electricity prices, driven by ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty in the Middle East, have already pushed the country’s inflation to 4% in April. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Belgium’s plans to phase out nuclear energy by 2025 were partly derailed by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which drove a surge in natural gas and electricity prices. While the idea of revoking the 2003 Belgian law to shut down all nuclear reactors faced resistance…
Authorities in the Netherlands say recrutiment of army reservists has seen a significant boost, particularly after the recent enlistment by the country’s queen and her eldest daughter, with authorities now scrambling to arm and train new recruits. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In February, photos of Queen Maxima in training and aiming a pistol on a shooting range were published around the world. That royal seal of approval, together with recruitment campaigns running across the media, has proven so successful that the military is now working overtime to arm, train and accommodate the influx of newcomers. At the Defence Ministry, it’s known as…
Belgium plans to take control of all nuclear power plants in the country from French energy group Engie, in an effort to secure control of its own energy supplies. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Negotiations between the Belgian government and the energy giant have now begun, with Belgium seeking to take over all nuclear activities currently owned and managed by Engie and its Electrabel subsidiary, according to a press statement. “An agreement has been reached with ENGIE to define the conditions and initiate the necessary studies for a full takeover of the Belgian nuclear park,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever wrote in…
Ukraine is demanding a long-term ceasefire in Russia’s all-out war instead of the short parade-day truce the Kremlin floated to US President Donald Trump, as Kyiv accused Moscow of seeking a few hours of quiet to protect a military parade rather than pursuing genuine peace. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Kyiv would first see “what exactly is this about,” in response to the proposal that came on Wednesday evening after Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a temporary truce in a phone call with Trump. “We will clarify what exactly this is about — a few…
Published on 30/04/2026 – 12:06 GMT+2 Israeli import company Zenziper has halted the unloading of a cargo vessel allegedly carrying grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, Israeli media have reported. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Ukraine’s foreign ministry welcomed the development, saying it shows that Kyiv’s legal and diplomatic efforts are having an effect. “This is also a clear signal to all vessels, captains, operators, insurers and governments: do not buy stolen Ukrainian grain. Do not become part of this crime,” Andrii Sybiha said on X. According to reports, the company said that “in light of the circumstances” it had…
Published on 30/04/2026 – 11:24 GMT+2 It was a fantastic match that electrified the Parc des Princes and will go down in Champions League history! French defending champion Paris Saint-Germain secured a one-goal lead, having been up 5-2 but having also feared the worst. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But the German 35-times champions showed their tenacity and talent to reduce the deficit to one. The second leg in Munich next week promises a huge one. To talk about what happened on that memorable Tuesday and what else is moving European football these days, host Stefan Grobe was joined by two other big…
European leaders seem to be acting upon their promises to spend more on defence. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Following US pressure, which saw President Donald Trump lambast NATO allies for not reaching defence spending targets, the continent’s investments in 2025 grew by 14% — more than all other continents — to reach €739 billion. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), it’s the steepest climb since the 1950s and twice the amount as 10 years ago, as many NATO members move to meet the new 5% of GDP spending target set for 2035. Last year, Berlin invested around €97 billion…
With just 10.5 million residents and an economy much smaller than those of France or Germany, the Czech Republic seems an unlikely leader in Europe’s nuclear revival. Yet, in Brussels and the Visegrád region, Prague is influential, quietly assembling an ambitious nuclear expansion program. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Nuclear energy already supplies around 40 percent of the country’s electricity, generated by six reactors at two plants: Dukovany and Temelín. The government wants to go much further. Under its updated National Energy and Climate Plan, Czechia has set a target of 68 percent nuclear electricity by 2040, a share that would rival France…