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Published on 12/01/2026 – 7:31 GMT+1 •Updated 7:33 The world’s eye are on Iran. EU leaders from Brussels to Berlin have called for imprisoned Iranian protesters to be released. The country was plunged into blackout last Thursday after mass demonstrations spread due to dire economic conditions, and authorities have responded with internet shutdowns, arrests, and lethal force. Euronews EU editor, Maria Tadeo, joins today’s programme to report on the latest on this front. Then former Primer Minister of France Dominique de Villepin join us to offer his perspective on the world’s events. A close advisor to President Jacques Chirac, Dominique…
Published on 11/01/2026 – 14:33 GMT+1 Russia fired more than 150 drones overnight into Sunday targeting close to two dozen locations across Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 20 more. Ukraine’s Air Forces say they intercepted 125 drones aerially but confirmed that at least 25 strike drones struck their targets. They added that Moscow’s latest barrage mainly targeted Kharkiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, all of which were targeted in Saturday’s overnight strikes as well. Local officials in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia say the strikes targeted residential areas and energy infrastructure. More than 385,000 homes were affected by…
Euronews: Europe has been battling Storm Goretti, bringing heavy snow and icy conditions to many parts of the continent. More than 10 people have died in weather-related accidents across Europe this week, and Germany is now facing snowfalls of up to 20 cm — which the country’s state railway has described as one of the most severe weather events in recent years. In the Paris region, authorities were forced to take 10,000 buses off the roads across 1,900 lines. Many households have lost electricity, air traffic has been severely disrupted, and rail services have been critically suspended. Even though Europe…
France has been mired in political turmoil since Macron dissolved the National Assembly in June 2024 – and on Friday, Paris was effectively sidelined at a turning point moment for the European Union, as it failed to stop the Mercosur agreement. After weeks of farmers’ protests and under the threat of a no-confidence vote at home, Macron chose to oppose a deal negotiated by the European Commission over 25 years with Mercosur countries Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. If implemented, the agreement would create a 700 million-strong free-trade area, opening new markets for EU companies at a time when the…
As Bulgaria begins the new year by bidding farewell to the Lev, a new Eurobarometer study found that almost 80% of respondents across the euro area believe the euro is a good thing for the EU. Support for the currency is the highest in Finland (91%), Lithuania (85%), Slovenia (85%) and Slovakia (85%). On the other hand, only 38% in Croatia claim the euro is good for their country, a figure that has dropped six percentage points since 2024. Support has also decreased significantly in Estonia and Belgium, a fall of 6 and 5 percentage points, respectively. Most respondents in…
Published on 09/01/2026 – 15:00 GMT+1 •Updated 15:10 CertiDeal is one of the leading French companies in the reconditioned electronics sector. Founded in 2016 with the goal of making technology accessible to everyone, it has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable players in the industry. “A few years ago, buying a cheaper product was something people felt embarrassed about” explains founder and CEO Laure Cohen. “We’ve seen that mindset change with growing ecological, environmental, social as well as economic awareness.” CertiDeal is a social and solidarity economy enterprise. One of its standout initiatives is the CertiAcadémie, a…
The European Union has sharply condemned the crackdown on protesters in Iran who have taken to the streets to show their discontent over the Islamic Republic. “The Iranian people are fighting for their future. By ignoring their rightful demands, the regime shows its true colours,” High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Friday. “Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. Any violence against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable.” Separately, the European Commission denounced “the increasing number of deaths and injuries” and demanded respect for the right of peaceful assembly. “The people of Iran are expressing their…
Published on 09/01/2026 – 12:10 GMT+1 A qualified majority of member states backed the Mercosur agreement on Friday, ending more than two decades of difficult negotiations between the European Commission and a group of Latin American countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – as well as years of internal EU division. France, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Ireland voted against, while Belgium abstained, according to diplomats familiar with the matter who spoke to Euronews. The decision is a blow to French efforts to rally a blocking minority. The backing came after member states adopted a safeguard allowing tighter monitoring of the…
By Méabh Mc Mahon & Alice Carnevali Published on 09/01/2026 – 9:30 GMT+1 Since the start of 2026, one topic has dominated headlines and minds in Brussels: the US attack in Venezuela and whether Greenland will be next. Although it was a quiet, snowy week with policy makers gradually coming back to their desks, the incidents have set the scene for what is set to be an intense year for EU leaders. The US’s capture of Nicolás Maduro and rising concerns about US President Donald Trump’s interest in annexing Greenland have made the world’s instability even clearer. So, where does the European Union…
Published on 09/01/2026 – 9:32 GMT+1 •Updated 9:50 US President Donald Trump teased a visit to Hungary at the invitation of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as the country readies for a crucial election in April. According to a letter published by Orbán, Trump praised what he called the “golden era of American-Hungarian relations” and highlighted his interest in deepening cooperation in the areas of defense, energy, and our shared fight against illegal migration. “Your leadership serves as an example to others around the world. You have consistently stood for the principles that make Hungary strong — faith, family, and…