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By Franziska Müller Published on 03/06/2026 – 11:40 GMT+2 An Israeli traveller tried to book a hotel in Bavaria but was turned away. The reason given, according to a screenshot circulating on social media: they were being refused because of their Jewish background. The case is now being examined by the justice authorities, and the Booking.com platform has removed the hotel from its listings. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt (source in German)), antisemitic offences reached a new high in 2024: 6,236 incidents were recorded, including 173 violent crimes. Antisemitic response from a Bavarian hotel The Israeli…
Published on 03/06/2026 – 10:45 GMT+2 NATO chief Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for an unannounced trip, Ukraine’s national railway operator said in a later deleted social media post. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT It comes after a series of large-scale fatal Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is expected to meet with Rutte, has been appealing to NATO members for help protecting Ukraine from Russian ballistic missile attacks. “Today at the Kyiv railway station, we are gladly welcoming NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte,” Ukrzaliznytsia wrote in the now deleted post, alongside images…
Updated: 03/06/2026 – 9:23 GMT+2 Economics analyst Osama Rizvi believes the chance of markets getting “worse” or “ugly” is “more than getting better” due to the changing situation between the US and Iran. According to Rizvi, economic confidence is “going down” in Europe. … More
Good morning from Brussels. This is Mared Gwyn with a packed newsletter to kick off your Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT First, an exclusive: The European Commission is set to criticise the Italian government’s cuts to excise fuel duties in a report published later today, arguing that such untargeted measures are ineffective. This after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asked Brussels for even more fiscal flexibility to respond to the energy crisis stemming from the Iran war, as our political correspondent Luca Bertuzzi explains. The Commission is also expected to castigate Rome for a lack of a robust industrial plan, in separate country-specific…
By Serge Duchêne with AFP Published on 02/06/2026 – 7:38 GMT+2 France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 edition of the Eurosatory international defence and security trade fair, the organisers told AFP on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “Only Israeli exhibitors showcasing anti-ballistic and anti-air defence systems will be allowed,” said Charles Beaudouin, president of COGES Events, in response to a statement by the Israeli Defence Ministry protesting against the restrictions. “This is a decision taken by the French government, by the Defence Council,” Beaudouin added. “There is no room for ambiguity: if an exhibitor also manufactures rockets, they will…
Published on 02/06/2026 – 7:53 GMT+2•Updated 8:21 On today’s show: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Interviews with Ghassan Hasbani, Lebanese MP and former Deputy Prime Minister, and Charlie Weimers, MEP from the European Conservatives and Reformists. Euronews’ Jane Witherspoon breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East. Euronews’ Stefan Grobe reports on the new EU migration law. Explainer by Jakub Janas: What is the Russian shadow fleet and why does it matter? When and where to watch Europe Today? You can join Euronews’ chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon and our EU editor Maria Tadeo live on TV and Euronews’ website and digital…
When Péter Magyar won Hungary’s parliamentary elections in March 2026, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power, there was palpable relief in many European capitals. His inaugural visit to Berlin to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is set to be the next major test for his new government. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After the first wave of political relief, the focus shifted to specific, practical expectations for the new government. The strained relationship between Germany, the European Union and Hungary has to be rebuilt. At the same time, Berlin and Budapest need to clarify how closely they intend to…
The new Return Regulation marks a significant shift in EU migration policy as it enables member states to set up return hubs for migrants in countries outside the bloc. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to the law, these hubs are presented as an “innovative solution” to enhance and accelerate the return of irregular migrants from Europe. However, they also raise concerns regarding their compatibility with EU law, the protection of human rights, and the willingness of non-EU countries to host migrants on their territory, potentially for indefinite periods. Here is an overview of the controversial return hubs, proposed by the European Commission…
On Friday, a drone crashed into the top floor of an apartment complex in Galați, a port city in eastern Romania near the Danube River and the Ukrainian border. Two civilians were injured by the collision of the unmanned aerial aircraft, with the roof of the apartment building set alight. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The country’s president Nicușor Dan firmly pointed the finger at Russian President Vladimir Putin. Romania’s Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu confirmed the drone was Russian and laden with explosives. Kayoko Gotoh, co-director of the United Nations’ political and peace departments, said the incident crystallised repeated warnings from political leaders…
Published on 02/06/2026 – 9:00 GMT+2 For most Europeans, it was just another quiet weekend, but out in the Atlantic, a high-stakes naval standoff was playing out. In response of the interception, French President Emmanuel Macron declared it completely unacceptable for ships to bypass international sanctions and fund Russia’s ongoing war. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Russia’s infamous shadow fleet is a clandestine armada of tankers that Moscow has deployed to bypass international sanctions on oil sales, most notably the G7 price cap. The Kremlin has spent billions to buy dilapidated ships of murky ownership that fall short of the premium insurance and…