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Europe’s Competitiveness Needs Strong Public Infrastructure Players
Est. 4minAs the new European Commission has started its work, strong municipal utility companies are essential for achieving climate neutrality while maintaining security of supply and affordability, as a resilient backbone for the EU’s competitiveness. The right EU framework is crucial for this transformation.
China’s top diplomat heads to Africa as West’s attention dwindles
Est. 4minWang Yi's visit comes as the world's No.2 economy ramps up its financial support for the debt-laden continent and looks to strike more critical minerals deals and find markets to absorb its exports.
A look into Tech for 2025, updates on interoperability, and digital identification consultations
Est. 6minThe Monday Tech Brief bringing you a look-ahead at what's to come this week, along with updates on consultations about Apple under the DMA, and digital identification.
Hamas says it has approved Israeli list of 34 hostages for possible deal
Est. 5minA renewed push is underway to reach a ceasefire in the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas and return Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza.
Former PM Costas Simitis who got Greece into Eurozone died at 88
Est. 3minMost hailed him a “modernist” and “reformist” who brought the country inline with EU standards.
Negotiations to form a government in Bulgaria failed
Est. 3min"No agreement was reached", GERB, the party of former long-serving prime minister Boyko Borissov said.
Ukraine launches new attack in Kursk region of western Russia
Est. 4minRussia's defence ministry said its forces were beating back the Ukrainian forces but some reports from Russian military bloggers suggested the Russian side had come under heavy pressure.
More turmoil in Romania as presidential candidate suspends candidacy
Est. 3minCrin Antonescu is known as one of the co-architects of the 2012 political coup.
Czech National Bank chief downplays euro optimisim
Est. 2min“No, the euro is no salvation, and it will not bring our wages closer to those in Germany”.
Sánchez’s PSOE starts 2025 with eyes on 2027 regional elections
Est. 4minAndalusia expected to be one of the key regional battles in a few weeks.
France’s Sarkozy back in court over Libyan financing scandal
Est. 3minSarkozy faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of €1 million.
Musk turns on Farage, says he should quit as UK Reform party leader
Est. 3minFarage has distanced himself from comments made by Musk in support of British anti-immigration and anti-Muslim activist known by the pseudonym Tommy Robinson, who is serving a prison sentence.
Top10. Why the EU is divided over the Mercosur trade deal
In this episode, host Giada Santana and agrifood reporter Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro delve into the details of the EU-Mercosur deal and explore the controversies surrounding it.
Five EU health policy stories to follow for 2025
Est. 5min2025 looks set to see some important legislative developments in the field of health.
Zelenskyy reports heavy Russian, North Korean troop losses in Russia’s Kursk
Est. 2minZelenskyy also said "fierce battles" had raged along the entire 1,000-km front line, with the most difficult situation near the city of Pokrovsk.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort
Est. 3minWhile no details of the meeting have been disclosed, Meloni had planned to talk with Trump about Russia's war in Ukraine, trade issues, the Middle East and the plight of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran.
Austrian chancellor quits as coalition talks collapse
Est. 4minThe coalition talks' collapse three months after September's parliamentary election underscores the growing difficulty of forming stable governments in European countries.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza Strip as new ceasefire talks begin
Est. 4minThe Israeli military said earlier its forces had destroyed a military complex that had been used by Hamas.
Greenland’s leader steps up push for independence from Denmark
Est. 3minAn independence movement has gained traction in Greenland in part due to revelations of misconduct by Danish authorities, including an involuntary birth control campaign launched in the 1960s.
Poland takes over EU presidency with focus on security
Est. 4minAnalysts say the Polish presidency is a key moment for Europe above all due to Trump’s arrival and the situation in Ukraine but also issues related to the broader economy.
Trump to be sentenced in hush money case, judge signals no jail
Est. 6minBefore Trump, no US president - former or sitting - had been charged with or convicted of a crime.
Musk projects his hard-right influence in Europe
Est. 5minThe ever-more powerful Tesla and SpaceX chief is turning his gaze on Europe, where many governments are already grappling with the rise of populism and the far-right.
Germany and France return to Syria to push for ‘peaceful transition’
Est. 5minThe countries' foreign ministers met Syria's transitional leader on Friday.
EU chief von der Leyen cancels engagements due to pneumonia
Est. 1minThe EU Commission chief is working from home, a Commission spokesperson said.