Cohesion crunch: Europeโs regions brace for loss of catch-up funds
Commission plan sidelines regions from EU funding decisions.
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Is โฌ1.2T enough to save Europe?
In the age of Putin, Trump and Xi, the stakes for the next EU budget could not be higher.
Von der Leyen to dilute budget plan to stave off Commission rebellion
Ursula von der Leyen has softened her approach to taking direct funding away from Europe’s regions.
Commission to ditch regions with โฌ800bn cash-for-reform plan
The system mirrors the EU’s COVID-19 recovery fund, where the Commission negotiated directly with national capitals and bypassed regions in managing implementation
The non-geekโs guide to the Brussels budget fight
Here’s everything you need to know but were too afraid to ask about the EU’s next seven-year spending plan.
Is the Trump-Putin bromance really over?
It remains unclear whether the U.S. president will really apply the kind of pressure that might give Russia’s leader pause. And that’s part of the problem.
Ukraineโs strongest asset isnโt abroad โ itโs at home
The country’s greatest untapped resource is the millions of citizens ready to work, retrain and rebuild โ if allowed the opportunity.
Socialists to back von der Leyen in no-confidence vote after she backs down on EU budget
European Commission president expected to easily survive โ but she has made two major concessions.
Vodka production plummets in Russia
Western sanctions hit beverage sector.
Von der Leyen offers big budget concession to MEPs ahead of no-confidence vote
She suggested a stronger role for regions to consolidate her support in a key vote on Thursday.
Africa must stop migrants reaching Europe to keep EU cash, plans showย
Brussels wants to link development aid to measures to stem migrant flows to Europe.
Ukraine says four dead, dozens injured in fresh wave of Russian strikes
Russian strikes killed at least four people and wounded more than 30 across Ukraine on Monday, officials said, as attacks hit the Sumy, Odesa and Kherson regions. Kyiv said the barrage targeted civilian areas, causing widespread damage and casualties.
The AI energy crunch: Meeting the data center surge
The rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and machine learning is driving unprecedented demand for electricity. How can the UK tackle this challenge?
At least five people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Donetsk and Kherson regions
Russian military reportedly targeted residential areas and social and key infrastructure in several oblast communities, according to the Ukrainian authorities.
How Ukraine is revamping frontline fortifications to stem Russian advances
Vladimir Putin’s troops are using smaller units to attack the front lines and Ukraine is being forced to respond.
Fresh blow for Spainโs scandal-plagued Sรกnchez
Francisco Salazar, a close ally of the Spanish prime minister, stepped down from his position in the Socialist Party amid allegations of sexual harassment.
Reporterโs notebook: My deadly routine in Kyiv.
Hereโs how it feels to survive Russiaโs drone and missile attacks while the U.S. turns its back on us.
Fitto fights von der Leyen plan to bypass regions in new EU budget
Brussels wants to overhaul a mechanism that gives EU money directly to the bloc’s poorer areas.
Sweden launches medicines inquiry to prevent drug shortages, prepare for crises
Sweden’s 21 regions currently decide medicines purchasing independently, which could be problematic in acute situations, such as a pandemic, or war.
Europeโs extreme pollen triggered symptoms in those not known to have allergies, data shows
More people reporting problems as climate crisis means plants and trees flower earlier, extending the pollen seasonPollen levels were so extreme in parts of Europe during spring that even people not known to suffer allergies felt the effects of hay fev…
Every Dutch person has โforever chemicalsโ in their blood
Survey by Dutch institute finds widespread so-called PFAS in blood.
Fourteen member states oppose the Commission’s EU budget overhaul
In a document seen by Euronews, 14 member states are calling for a ‘stand-alone cohesion policy’ to ensure the next EU long-term budget boosts competitiveness and convergence across EU regions.
Europeโs politicians suffer through heat wave โ with or without air conditioning
While some politicians go red in the face trying to make their contemporaries pay attention to climate change, others are trying to make political hay while the sun is shining.
Italy limits outdoor work as heatwave breaks records across Europe
Portugal and Spain suffer historic temperature highs for June, as French schools close because of heat Outdoor working has been banned during the hottest parts of the day in more than half of Italyโs regions as an extreme heatwave that has smashed June…
Spain and England record hottest June as heatwave grips Europe
Several European regions had their highest temperatures on the last day of June, as a heatwave continues into July.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims to have seized all of Luhansk region; Kim Jong-un mourns war dead
If confirmed Luhansk would be first Ukrainian region to be fully occupied by Moscow; pictures show North Korean leader at repatriation of soldiers apparently killed in Ukraine. What we know on day 1,224Moscowโs forces have seized all of Luhansk โ one o…
‘Unprecedented’ alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe
Dozens of the country’s mainland regions are currently under the second-highest alert as the heatwave continues.
Q&A: Europeโs chance to shape the future of global trade
The question isnโt whether globalization will continue, but who will lead it and on whatโฏterms, says BMWโs Frank Niederlรคnder. With geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the world market on the rise, the EU has an opportunity to shape the global trade agenda โย if it gets out of its own way. โEurope had the ambition to [โฆ]
Italyโs grand plan to meet NATO target: A โฌ13.5B bridge to Sicily
Meloni’s deputy prime ministers are keen to class the bridge as a NATO-related project. But does it really mesh with Europe’s military goals?
Red alert: Soaring temperatures prompt stay-home warnings across Europe
Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer’s first major heatwave. Ambulances stood on standby …
Ukraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea
Russian troops surge toward Kostiantynivka; Moscowโs culture minister visits Pyongyang. What we know on day 1,222See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraineโs top commander said on Saturday his forces faced a new onslaught against a key city on the eastern…
Italy and Spain bake in heatwave as cities issue red alerts and regions mull work bans
Heatwaves sweeping across Europe have pushed temperatures above 40ยฐC in some countries. Authorities are urging caution as dry conditions, strong winds and heatwaves threaten wildfires.
At least 10 killed in overnight missile and drone attacks across Ukraine
Russia targeted Ukraine with another wave of deadly missile and drone attacks over the past day killing 10 people and injuring at least 50 others across multiple regions, according to reports by Ukrainian media.
Keir Starmerโs disillusioned MPs finally find their voice
They were called the Starmtroopers โ but a year into the new government, Labour MPs are finding more and more reasons to speak their minds.
Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief
Russia launched its offensive in the spring aiming to create a “buffer zone” inside Ukraine to protect its border regions.
Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief
Russia launched its offensive in the spring aiming to create a “buffer zone” inside Ukraine to protect its border regions.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attack on eastern region kills at least 19 as Zelenskyy flies in for Nato summit
The attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region wounded nearly 300, including a number of children. What we know on day 1,218See all our Russia-Ukraine coverageA Russian attack on the industrial Dnipropetrovsk region on Tuesday killed at least 19 people and wo…
Weather tracker: US and Europe swelter in June heatwaves
Monday and Tuesday likely to be the hottest days of the year so far in eastern US while temperatures rise in EuropeThis summerโs first heatwave has developed across the eastern half of the United States with most places having recorded their hottest te…
Russia slams Kyiv with huge attack while condemning US strikes on Iran
Just a day before Moscow’s attack on Kyiv, Russia โstrongly condemnedโ the airstrikes that Washington launched against Iranian nuclear facilities.
After decades of growth, Brusselsโ population is set to declineย
Mainly, because people have fewer kids and move to other regions of the country.
Londonโs productivity sinks to below pre-pandemic levels
Capitalโs lead in output per hour over other UK regions shrank between 2019-2023
Revitalizing Europeโs Regions: Amazonโs Investment in Central and Eastern Europe [Promoted content]
When I visit Amazon facilities, I meet people whose lives have been transformed. A young woman in Dortmund who was fascinated by tools and electronics as a child, and is now pursuing her passion as a mechatronics trainee.โฏSkilled workers in Vienna look…
Turkey draws line of marine influence right down the Aegean Sea
Greek officials complained Turkey’s plan split the Aegean Sea in half, claiming maritime zones of numerous Greek islands.
Corruption scandals put Spainโs Sรกnchez under pressure to call snap elections
The country’s local and regional Socialist leaders fear the politically compromised prime minister could harm their electoral prospects.
Sweden โmonitoringโ Russian military build-up in Baltic, Arctic regions, says defence minister
“It is about both Russian investments in nuclear weapons capability and the development of a new doctrine,” the country’s defence minister said.
Europeโs wake-up call: Invest in aviation research or lose ground
The region has long been a leader in aviation. However, the sectorโs future position hangs in the balance โ it is time to invest in research and innovation or risk falling behind.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers amid major exchange with Russia
Ukraine says return in line with deal reached in Turkey while Russia hands over 1,200 bodies; Moscow claims capture of another Sumy village. What we know on day 1,207Ukraine has repatriated more bodies of fallen soldiers in accordance with an agreement…
Brussels city begs EU for cash to finish Schuman roundabout works
Top regional officials request that the EU help out as a “tangible investment in strengthening the link between Europe and its capital.”
The Biosolutions Industry is Key to Competitiveness, Geopolitical- Resilience, and Sustainability โ Europe must act now to keep it on European soil [Promoted content]
As the global race for biosolutions heats up, Europe finds itself at a critical juncture. While China, the Uni- ted States and other regions are rapidly advancing their biotech and biomanufacturing industries through strategic investments and streamlin…
Leveling up 2.0: Rachel Reeves makes her pitch to Britainโs left-behind voters
Reeves will attempt to convince voters outside London that she has their backs with Wednesday’s spending review.
Zelenskyy says Russia struck maternity hospital in huge overnight attack
โFor yet another night, instead of a ceasefire, there were massive strikes with Shahed drones, cruise and ballistic missiles,โ says Ukrainian president.
Weather tracker: Storms make way for summer heat in Europe
Florence in Italy could hit 39C as hot weather sweeps continent, while parts of South Africa brace for snowThe severe thunderstorms that have been lashing parts of Europe over recent days are expected to give way to high temperatures this week. Several…
Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and missiles in latest record strike
Russia has launched a total of 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Monday, specifically targeting western regions of Ukraine. Kyiv has neutralised most of the incoming targets, including Kinzhal ballistic missiles.
Ukraine war briefing: Poland scrambles planes to secure airspace as Russia targets western Ukraine
The Polish response comes as Russian troops advance on east-central Ukraine. What we know on day 1,202See all our Ukraine war coveragePoland and allied countries scrambled aircraft early on Monday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia la…
Ukraine war briefing: Deadly strikes on Kharkiv and Kherson
We bomb their warplanes, they bomb our civilians, says minister; airfields and fuel depots inside Russia burn. What we know on day 1,200Russian strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kherson and Kharkiv early on Saturday killed at least five people, offici…
Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine days after โSpider Webโ drone raid
Friday’s massive bombing was Putin’s biggest attack since Kyiv’s daring drone assault took out dozens of strategic bombers at Russian airfields.
Swiss glacier collapse exposes growing risk to mountain regions
Switzerlandโs glacier collapse is a chilling sign of Europeโs warming crisis โ and a warning for alpine communities.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv leaves four dead and 20 injured โ mayor
Damage reported in several districts of capital and in northern Chernihiv region after Kremlin warns of retaliation for Ukrainian assault on Russian air bases. What we know on day 1,199See all our Ukraine war coverageRussia attacked several Ukrainian r…
War in Ukraine: Whatโs in the Russian memorandum?
The Kremlin on Monday released a memorandum with conditions for a ceasefire at talks in Istanbul. As expected, the document calls for the annexation of four more of Ukraine’s regions, the disarmament of its military and control over its diplomacy. It …
LIVE NOW! Media Partnership โ Transformative Power of Investment: Unlocking Opportunities Across European Regions [Advocacy Lab Content]
Transformative Power of Investment: Unlocking Opportunities Across European Regions will focus on how strategic investment can serve as a catalyst for the economic and social revitalization of regions across Europe.
Britain at a crossroads: Finance, industry and the global adjustment
The great risk for the U.K. now is that it becomes even more reliant on speculative capital.
Ukraine war briefing: Donโt be weak, Zelenskyy tells allies, after Putin threats
Ukrainian attacks again cut off power to Russian-held areas of Zaporizhzhia; more video and pictures from Operation Spiderweb drone storm. What we know on day 1,198Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies on Wednesday not to show โweaknessโ to Vladimir Putin, …
Ukraine releases new footage of daring AI strikes that crippled Putinโs bomber fleet
Kyiv used artificial intelligence to conduct one of the most daring attacks on Russia in history.
Brussels asks EU countries to use less water
Countries would set their own water efficiency targets under the proposal, which would not be legally binding.
The missile math just isnโt in Ukraineโs favor
Will the counterassault amount to much more than an operationally notable air raid โ albeit one thatโs deeply embarrassing for the Kremlin?
New Russia-Ukraine talks yield another large POW swap โ but no ceasefire
The Monday summit between Moscow and Kyiv came a day after Ukraine drone attacks knocked out dozens of aircraft on Russian soil.
Russia: Two bridges collapse in overnight ‘blasts’, 7 people died
The overnight collapse of two bridges in Russian regions bordering Ukraine that killed seven people were caused by explosions, Russian officials said Sunday, treating them as “acts of terrorism”.
Bridge blasts in Russian regions bordering Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks
Russian authorities said the explosions would be investigated as potential acts of terrorism.
Russia says โexplosionsโ led to deadly train crashes in Bryansk โ video report
Russian investigators said at least seven people died after two bridges collapsed in the Kursk region and Bryansk, which border Ukraine. Officials said blasts caused the two bridges to collapse, triggering the train derailmentsRussia says โexplosionsโ …
MAGA hits limits in its global ambitions
Votes in Canada, Australia and Albania laid bare the limits to the appeal of Trump-ism as the presidentโs policies sow uncertainty across the globe.
Russia says blasts led to deadly train crashes in regions bordering Ukraine
Investigators say โexplosionsโ caused two bridges to collapse, triggering derailments and at least seven deathsRussian investigators said they believed โexplosionsโ had caused two bridges in the border regions of Kursk and Bryansk to collapse overnight…
Artificial intelligence threatens to raid the water reserves of Europeโs driest regions
The EU wants to compete with the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence. But critics say policymakers haven’t planned for the sector’s extreme water demand.
Death by dung: How Brussels failed to save Europeโs waters from a farm waste deluge
Nitrate pollution is destroying Europe’s aquatic ecosystems. Three decades after the EU started regulating it, there has been almost no improvement.
Ukraine war briefing: Drones target Moscow forcing suspension of some flights
Air raid alerts in Ukrainian regions; Zelenskyy visits Berlin amid promising noises about long-range strikes. What we know on day 1,190 A major Ukrainian drone attack late over Tuesday night into Wednesday led to at least two Moscow airports, Vnukovo a…
Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin suggests Trump remarks about Putin due to โemotional overloadโ
Spokesperson says Moscow โvery gratefulโ for US presidentโs peace efforts after Russia launches biggest ever drone attack on Ukraine. What we know on day 1,189The Kremlin has sought to downplay Donald Trumpโs latest remarks in regard to Ukraine โ in wh…
Putin continues to batter Ukraine with missiles as Trump calls him โCRAZYโ
Russian strikes ramp up as Zelenskyy begs U.S. for more pressure on Moscow.
Zelensky says ‘US silence’ over Russian attacks encourages Putin
At least 12 people were reported killed in Ukraine, with 13 regions hit by Russian air strikes.
France grapples with high cases of tropical diseases amid spread of tiger mosquitoes
The insects can spread the virus from biting infected people.
Europe must learn the art of โunpoweringโ Russia
The EU is far from powerless โ it is simply under-leveraged.
Hitler serves as a warning to todayโs conservatives, EUโs Manfred Weber says
The European Peopleโs Party chief tells POLITICO he is trying to strike a balance between relying on far-right support while blocking extremists from power.
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in UK for first time
Discovery shows how climate change is driving spread of tropical diseases to new regions
Live: Russia downs 159 Ukrainian drones, including over Moscow
Russia intercepted 159 Ukrainian drones during a 12-hour period, defence ministry said on Wednesday, adding that the drones mostly targeted its western border regions but at least six were shot down over the Moscow region. Russian President Vladimir P…
US lawmakers warn over delays to major gold mine in Northern Ireland
Backers fear long planning process for Curraghinalt project could deter other investors in one of poorest UK regions
Ukraine war briefing: Pope opens Vatican door to peace talks, says Meloni
Zelenskyy says Putin โtrying to buy timeโ after phone call with Trump; EU lays on further sanctions and more coming up. What we know on day 1,183Pope Leo confirmed to Giorgia Meloni his willingness to host in the Vatican the next round of negotiations …
There is no Ukraine ceasefire. Ever.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is here for a forever war.
Europeโs pharmaceutical industry is at a crossroads
As discussions on the General Pharmaceutical Legislation come to a head, Europe faces two choices: becoming a leader in innovative research, development and manufacturing, or losing its global standing.
EU to Africa: No more free cash
The European Commission wants to strengthen the link between foreign aid and domestic priorities like energy and migration.
โA catastrophic situationโ: Belgiumโs new security chief launches crusade against Brussels drug crime
Former diplomat wants to push through political paralysis in Brussels to get police reform done.
Ukraine war briefing: Europe proceeds with Russia sanctions after Trump-Putin talk
Russian president wants โmemorandum on a possible future peace accordโ with Kyiv; Zelenskyy rejects surrendering land by pulling back troops. What we know on day 1,182European leaders have agreed to increase pressure on Russia through further sanctions…
EU leaders must put egos aside to serve the European project [Promoted content]
Interview to Basque politician Lorena Lรณpez de Lacalle, President of the European Free Alliance (EFA) after her re-election as the party leader. EFA is the only European political party that defends the right to self-determination as a cornerstone for …
Russia slams Ukraine with biggest drone attack of the war
Sunday’s assault came just days after talks in Turkey failed to make progress toward a ceasefire.
Romanian presidential front-runner accuses Macron of โdictatorial tendenciesโ
George Simion, leader of the right-wing AUR party, criticizes French president for interfering in Romania’s election.
Unregulated arms: The unchecked catalyst of global instability
From civilian violence to industrial control, the arms industry has successfully evaded fit-for-purpose regulation and accountability. Now more than ever, a collaborative response is required to reverse its devastating impact.
HIV patients in Ukraine face treatment โapocalypseโ as US funds in limbo
Ukraine relies on the U.S. to fund HIV services during the war. The Trump administration is still mulling axing its support.
US popularity collapses worldwide in wake of Trumpโs return
The world is more divided than ever, but thereโs still something (nearly) everyone agrees on: The U.S. is unloved.
Zelenskyy welcomes Putinโs indication of readiness for peace talks
Russia showed willingness to negotiate with Ukraine for the first time since 2022.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin rejects ceasefire; Starmer says only Russia blocking peace
Russian president calls for direct talks โwithout any preconditionsโ as European leaders rally behind Kyiv. What we know on day 1,172Vladimir Putin has rejected an ultimatum by European leaders to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face increased san…
Ukraine war briefing: US embassy in Kyiv issues warning of โpotentially significantโ air attack
Warning comes as leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland are due in Kyiv for a symbolic visit; Trump says โget this stupid war finishedโ. What we know on day 1,171US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would like Russian President Vladimir …
Ukraine war briefing: Trump calls for โideally a 30-day ceasefireโ backed with sanctions
Ukrainians record 734 attacks despite Putinโs claim of three-day halt to fighting; Britain further targets Russian oil โshadow fleetโ. What we know on day 1,171Donald Trump after a phone call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for โideally, a 30-day uncon…
EU Parliament approves law to let farmers shoot more wolves
The downgrading of wolves’ protection status is a win for the European People’s Party but was condemned by green groups.