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The outcome of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine would resonate far beyond Europe, shaping how autocrats assess the West’s strength and resolve, Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski said. “However this war ends, it has to be agreed with Ukraine and reflect Ukrainian priorities,” Trzaskowski told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today on Thursday. “Every dictator in the world is watching whether the West will stay united and strong.” His remarks come as diplomatic activity accelerates, including US-led talks and renewed debate in Europe over reopening communication channels with Moscow, an idea recently floated by French President Emmanuel Macron. Warsaw remains firmly…
By Jakub Janas & Jorge Liboreiro Published on 05/02/2026 – 15:30 GMT+1 By April, Ukraine’s budget will be empty. And, unable to tap into Russia’s frozen assets last December, Brussels triggered Plan B: a massive €90 billion loan raised through joint debt. But not everyone will participate: Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic secured total opt-out. So, €30 billion will keep the state running and pay doctors, teachers and pensioners. The lion’s share — €60 billion — is for defence. And since yesterday, that deal is finally locked in. But Europeans were split. France was leading the “Buy European” team. They insisted EU…
For many, winter sports are great fun — but they’re also a luxury. Not just for amateurs, but sometimes for elite athletes too. At least 19 of them have had to turn to crowdfunding just to get to the starting line of the event kicking off this week in Italy. They need help with basics like equipment, travel and even tickets to the competitions themselves. Cormac Comerford, the first Irish male athlete to compete in all four Alpine disciplines, has raised more than €3,000 on GoFundMe for mandatory safety gear after the introduction of stricter safety rules. The equipment, among…
The European Union is one step closer to agreeing on joint efforts with the United States and Japan to “increase economic security and national security” by securing the supply of critical raw materials, according to a statement. Within the coming 30 days, the EU and the two nations are expected to sign a memorandum of understandingto boost critical minerals supply chain security, in a rare and surprising display of trade conciliation by the US under President Donald Trump. The planned partnership will “identify areas of cooperation to stimulate demand and diversify supply for both participants by identifying and supporting projects…
In Tallinn, starting a company can take minutes. Registration, taxation and contracts are handled online, often without a single interaction with a civil servant. For entrepreneurs, the state is designed to stay out of the way. This efficiency has made Estonia, with a population of 1.3 million, one of the EU’s most business-friendly countries. It also raises a difficult question for Brussels: if one small country can make business so easy, why does the EU still struggle to function as a single market or to initiate its EU-INC plan? A small ecosystem with significant impact Estonia’s startup sector punches above…
As Arctic ice retreats and geopolitical tensions harden, NATO’s northern flank is emerging as one of the alliance’s most consequential and neglected theatres, and Europe is now confronting a hard truth: it is strategically underprepared to play a role in a region that is set to become a key military and economic corridor. Most European allies might have disagreed with United States President Donald Trump’s aggressive Arctic policy, but most seem to agree with the substance of his message: the Arctic needs special attention, and it needs it fast. Their problem: they’re missing both the doctrines and the military capabilities…
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn with a packed newsletter to start your Thursday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet President Emmanuel Macron in Paris later today – amid reports that Macron discretely sent his most senior diplomat, Emmanuel Bonne, to meet his Russian counterpart Iouri Ouchakov in Moscow earlier this week. The debate on opening direct talks between Europe and Russia is now heating up. We have more below, including exclusive lines from the Latvian Prime Minister and Estonian President. Meanwhile, EU countries have sealed the deal for a €90 billion loan to keep Ukraine’s finances ticking…
Published on 05/02/2026 – 7:43 GMT+1 On today’s show: Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo interviews Latvia’s Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, at the World Governance Conference in Dubai. Our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina reports on the peace talks taking place in Abu Dhabi. Jakub Janas explains the EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine. An interview with Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. We return to Dubai for an interview with Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam. 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…
Published on 04/02/2026 – 7:39 GMT+1•Updated 9:45 On today’s show: Our Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina updates us on the peace talks in Abu Dhabi Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi joins us for a live interview Euronews’ EU Editor Maria Tadeo sends us an update from the World Governance Conference in Dubai Shona Murray and Jakub Janas report on whether the EU and UK are… back together? 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 platforms every weekday. Our…
Europe wants to change how businesses start and grow. On January 20th, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced EU-INC at the World Economic Forum in Davos. This new legal form is meant to make it easier to set up companies across the EU. Right now, starting or growing a startup in the EU means navigating 27 distinct legal systems, covering everything from company formation to shareholder rights and stock options. This slows growth, raises legal costs, and often leads founders to choose countries based on paperwork rather than business needs. EU-INC wants to fix this. It would allow…