The EU Commission has to square the circle between avoiding a trade war with China and injecting some life into Europe’s idling automotive industry. Read more in our Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/on-the-road-...

The EU must make firm and clear agreements to come to each other’s aid if an EU Member State is militarily threatened, the European Parliament believes. Read ANP's article👇 europeannewsroom.com/nl/europarle...

After 25 years in the making, the EU-Mercosur agreement is set to be signed on Saturday in Asunción, Paraguay, by the presidents of the European Commission and the European Council. Read more in our Key Story 👇 europeannewsroom.com/from-deadloc...

No more designer fashion for Moscow: Sweden and Finland want the EU to stop the export of luxury goods to Russia in a next sanctions round. Read TT ‘s article👇 europeannewsroom.com/sv/sverige-s...

The US is clear about its intentions: it wants Greenland for "national security" reasons. Denmark, Greenland and the EU are pushing back against the claims and fear the end of the NATO military alliance. Read our Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/eu-backs-gre...

The European Commission harshly criticised the US decision to withdraw from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a landmark climate treaty. Want to know more? Read AFP’s full article👇 europeannewsroom.com/fr/le-retrai...

The EU will contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine, EU Council President António Costa said after supporting countries met in Paris. Want to know more? Read Ritzau’s full article👇 europeannewsroom.com/da/eu-praesi...

“An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”. On January 1, the Cypriots took the helm of the EU Council, following the Danish presidency. Our latest Key Story breaks down their priorities👇 europeannewsroom.com/an-autonomou...

The EU on Sunday called “for calm and restraint by all actors” following the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro by US forces. Read @dpa.com's full story👇 europeannewsroom.com/eu-calls-for...

Nineteen years after joining the European Union, Bulgaria has become the 21st member state to adopt the euro. Read BTA’s story 👇 europeannewsroom.com/bg/%d0%b1%d1...

The EU warned Israel that suspending NGOs operating in Gaza under new registration rules would block the delivery of vital humanitarian aid. Commissioner Lahbib: All obstacles to access for humanitarian aid must be lifted. Read AFP’s story 👇 europeannewsroom.com/fr/lue-avert...

The European Commission has strongly condemned the U.S.'s decision to ban former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other Europeans from entering the country. Want to know why? Read @belgaenglish.bsky.social’s article👇 europeannewsroom.com/nl/europese-...

Peace in Ukraine, shifting trade balances and the rapid rise of AI – The EU faces decisive challenges as it looks toward 2026. Our latest Key Story breaks down what is at stake👇 europeannewsroom.com/from-ukraine...

Geographical neighbours, historical friends, and economic partners: Albania strongly supports North Macedonia's accession to the EU and speaks of a shared future. Read MIA’s article 👇 europeannewsroom.com/mk/%d1%81%d0...

After 25 years of talks, the EU–Mercosur trade deal has been delayed again — now until January. Resistance from some member states as well as pressure from protesting farmers stalled the agreement. Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/eu-postpones...

Spain soon marks 40 years in the EU. 3 out of 4 Spaniards said the country is better off tackling today’s challenges together as a member of the bloc, according to the latest Eurobarometer. Read @europapress.es' article👇 europeannewsroom.com/es/los-espan...

From Viktor Orbán to Giorgia Meloni, Europe's far-right finds a powerful ally in Donald Trump. Shared values, mutual admiration, and a common agenda—how will this impact Europe’s political landscape? Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/from-rhetori...

The EU accounts for about 90 percent of external financing in Bulgaria, according to a study by the national Institute for Market Economics (IME). Read BTA's article👇 europeannewsroom.com/bg/%d0%b5%d1...

The EU is tightening the screws on irregular immigration. Member states have worked out tougher rules and further opened the door to controversial "return hubs'" while agreeing on the figures for the 2026 solidarity pool. Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/solidarity-a...

The European Parliament's negotiators for the next multi-annual budget (2028-2034) are proposing a 10% increase to the EU Commission's proposal, putting the figure at 2,200 billion Euro. Read ANP’s article here 👇 europeannewsroom.com/nl/voorstel-...

Far from being just more Brussels red tape and tedious bureaucracy, customs rules in the European Union have direct effects on the lives of millions of citizens. Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/brussels-tak...

A majority of EU countries yesterday voted in favour of establishing departure centers outside of the EU for rejected asylum seekers. The agreement is part of a new EU regulation on returns. Read Ritzau's article in Danish👇 europeannewsroom.com/da/eu-lande-...

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, has welcomed Bulgaria’s accession to the euro area, which is to be completed in less than a month. Would you like to know what the Bulgarian coins will feature? Read @BTA's article in Bulgarian👇 europeannewsroom.com/bg/%d0%ba%d1...

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) may have come and gone, but climate change – and global targets to mitigate its negative impact – are here to stay. Watch our video to find out where the EU’s climate ambitions stand👇 youtu.be/M8hrPgvUm8U?...

The European Union remains sidelined from high-level efforts to end Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. Within the 27-nation bloc, proposals to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine have also hit a dead end. Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/frozen-asset...

Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki publicly criticised the Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling on same-sex marriages. He described it as “brazen interference” in the family law order of EU member states. Read PAP’s article in Polish 👇 europeannewsroom.com/pl/morawieck...

Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has been the president of the European Council for exactly 1 year today, since December 1, 2024. Curious about his first year in office? Read Lusa's article in Portuguese👇 europeannewsroom.com/pt-pt/vinte-...

Yes to forests, no to red tape. On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved a proposal to simplify and delay the implementation of the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) by one year. Read #enr_EU’s Key Story for the details👇 europeannewsroom.com/strike-two-e...

The European Parliament in Strasbourg has called for banning social media for everyone under 16 years old, unless they have the consent of their parents. Read @belgaenglish.bsky.social's article in Dutch👇 europeannewsroom.com/nl/europees-...

The US wants the EU to ease digital rules affecting tech giants like Google and Apple, while the EU seeks relief from steep tariffs on steel. Who will give ground first? Read #enr_EU’s Key Story for the details👇 europeannewsroom.com/us-puts-the-...

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that same-sex marriages lawfully concluded in one EU member state must be recognised in all EU countries. Read TT's article in Swedish👇 europeannewsroom.com/sv/samkonade...

Facing pressure from member states and industry, the EU scrambles to regain its competitive edge and reduce layers of regulation. The bloc’s flagship digital rules are next in line for simplification. Read #enr_EU’s Key Story for the details👇 europeannewsroom.com/simplificati...

Adequate living conditions in old age: the European Commission urged EU countries to promote complementary mechanisms to their pension systems. Read more in Lusa’s article in Portuguese 👇 europeannewsroom.com/pt-pt/maria-...

The EU went to the COP30 climate talks with ambitious goals, but consensus is elusive – and its signature carbon pricing plans are proving particularly unpopular. Want to delve into the 30th Conference of the Parties? Read more in #enr_eu's Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/carbon-tax-o...

In an interview with the European Newsroom, German MEP Nela Riehl (Volt, Greens/EFA) called for greater accountability of companies that provide social media platforms and use AI, in line with EU rules. Read the full article👇 europeannewsroom.com/leading-eu-e...

Bulgaria's economic growth over the next two years will be larger than the European Commission expected in spring. In 2026, the nation will also become the 21st country to adopt the euro. Read BTA’s article in Bulgarian 👇 europeannewsroom.com/bg/%d0%b5%d0...

From Munich to Rome in six hours? The European Commission launched a plan to develop a high-speed rail network across all Europe by 2040. Want to know about your country? Read #enr_eu's Key Story 👇 europeannewsroom.com/all-aboard-t...

The European Parliament voted in favour of the 2040 climate goal – a 90-percent reduction in CO2 emissions – partially thanks to negotiations by the Danish EU presidency. Read Ritzau’s article in Danish 👇 europeannewsroom.com/da/eu-parlam...

The government of EU candidate North Macedonia and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement to open an EIB representation office in the country. Read MIA's article in Macedonian👇 europeannewsroom.com/mk/%d0%bf%d0...

Less red tape and support for small farms: EU member states and parliament reach compromise on agriculture. Read dpa’s EU coverage here 👇 europeannewsroom.com/negotiators-...

According to the EU’s statistical office, Eurostat, the value of agricultural production in the EU fell by 0.9% in 2024 compared to 2023. This is the second consecutive year of a "slight decline". Read EFE’s article in Spanish 👇 europeannewsroom.com/es/el-valor-...

The EU Commission has issued its 2025 report on enlargement, commending countries leading the way towards EU membership but criticising others lagging behind. From the Western Balkans to Ukraine and Moldova — here’s where every candidate stands👇 europeannewsroom.com/europes-next...

“My Voice, My Choice”, a European Citizens’ Initiative by a Slovenian NGO for safe and accessible abortion for all women in the EU, was endorsed by the European Parliament’s FEMM Committee. Read STA’s article in Slovenian 👇 europeannewsroom.com/sl/odbor-evr...

Rights for LGBTIQ+ people and rules for same-sex civil unions and marriages vary widely across the European Union and its member states. How is the situation in your country? Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/slovakia-cur...

The Austrian Industrial Association (IV) is urging the Austrian government to change their opposition, as of September 2019, to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Major countries, like France and Poland, are still in favour. Read APA’s article in German👇 europeannewsroom.com/de/austro-in...

EU and Chinese officials will meet today in Brussels to try to find a solution to an ongoing dispute over the trade of rare earth minerals. But meanwhile, what is the EU doing to become independent of China's resources? Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇 europeannewsroom.com/eu-races-to-...

Following previous progress and the country’s unwavering commitment to EU membership, the last chapter of Albania's negotiations with the EU is expected to be open within the year. Read ATA´s article in Albanian 👇 europeannewsroom.com/sq/pritshmer...

MEP @michabloss.bsky.social said a 90% reduction of CO2 emissions in the EU is the "bare minimum what should be done for the climate" and called for more "political courage" to deliver.

Few things stir as many controversial debates as women’s rights to their own bodies when it comes to abortion. Read @enr_newsroom ‘s Key Story 👇 europeannewsroom.com/from-amsterd...

MEP @thomaswaitz.bsky.social told the enr that "the situation is very diverse" for countries in the Western Balkans hoping to join the EU. While Albania and Montenegro remain frontrunners, countries like BiH and Serbia are stuck in internal political deadlocks. youtube.com/shorts/YoWuQ...