Mared Gwyn Jones

Europe News

US ambassador slams 'Made in Europe’ defence push as ‘self-interest'

Preference for European-made arms could disrupt the transatlantic defence industrial base and benefit Europe’s "enemies", Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns.

30 September 2026

Europe Today

Europe's security and defence in focus amid escalating hybrid threats

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn in Brussels, where Euronews’ Defence and Space Summit is just about to get underway – more on that below. Also in this edition: an exclusive interview with the head of President Zelenskyy’s office, Kyrylo Budanov.

30 September 2026

Europe News

Euronews Defence Summit: 'Stop nuclear threats,' Rutte tells Russia

Speaking at the Euronews' Defence Summit, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance does not face any "imminent threat" from Russia. Meanwhile, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev warned of "nuclear risk".

30 September 2026

Europe Today

Ukraine grain crisis could cost $60 billion globally, minister warns

The situation in the Black Sea is "critical", Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Taras Vysotskyi, tells Europe Today, warning of far-reaching implications for global food prices.

29 September 2026

Europe Today

Ukraine funding gap looms over EU defence talks

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn with your Monday newsletter from Brussels. Today: the question of Ukraine's funding gap looms over EU defence talks, and the bloc's energy chief cautions over low energy storage. Let’s dive in.

28 September 2026

Europe Today

Russia sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn, authoring today’s newsletter along with my colleague Angela Skujins, who’s live on your screens this morning. Today: how a Russia sanctions showdown is leaving a bad taste, and why Brussels is facing mounting pressure to address the energy crunch.

23 September 2026

Europe Today

WATCH: Big EU budget needed in ‘turbulent times’, Greek minister says

Greece’s deputy minister for foreign affairs has advocated for a bigger EU budget and joint debt in targeted sectors to address “unprecedented technological and industrial transformation” in one of the most “turbulent” times for Europe, ahead of ministerial talks on the bloc’s long-term budget.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Burnham to raise ‘Made in Europe’ concerns with von der Leyen

Andy Burnham has said he wants to prevent “collateral damage” to British industry from EU plans to give European companies priority in public procurement.

22 September 2026

Europe Today

Next EU budget should finance migration solutions, Greek minister says

The EU has to "find the adequate resources" to fund "innovative" solutions to the bloc's migration challenges, such as offshore migrant return hubs, Greece's deputy foreign minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou has told Europe Today.

22 September 2026

Europe Today

Energy crunch looms over EU finance talks

Hello, this is Mared Gwyn holding the newsletter pen in Brussels. This morning: Eurozone finance ministers gather amid mounting economic pressures, and EU ambassadors make another push to break the Russia sanctions deadlock.

18 September 2026

Europe Today

EU-Canada alliance draws Trump’s ire

Good morning. This is Vincenzo Genovese writing from the corridors of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, which are slowly filling up ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s highly-anticipated speech at 11.30.

17 September 2026

Europe News

Von der Leyen ‘horrified’ by Mladić funeral, holds off Serbia action

The Commission chief is resisting calls on the EU to impose consequences on Serbia, which remains a candidate country for membership of the bloc alongside other Western Balkan states.

16 September 2026

Europe Today

Strasbourg stage set for von der Leyen’s big moment

Good morning. This is Luca Bertuzzi holding the pen in sun-drenched Strasbourg, where the European Parliament is abuzz ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's long-awaited State of the European Union speech.

16 September 2026

Europe Today

France ties EU sanctions renewal to prisoner release

Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: why France is holding up the renewal of the EU’s sanctions list, and a teaser of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech.

15 September 2026

Europe Today

Canada wants a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU. How far can Brussels go?

President Trump’s tariff war and territorial threats have made Ottawa pivot towards Europe. Brussels now wants to seize the political moment and draw Canada deeper into its orbit.

15 September 2026

Europe Today

Carney's EU courtship shifts up a gear ahead of Strasbourg visit

Good morning and welcome to Monday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: Canada’s EU charm offensive steps up, Latvia’s Prime Minister weighs in on the Russian threat, and Trump unexpectedly reignites Irish reunification debate.

14 September 2026

Europe Today

Brazil meat ban a ‘problem’ for EU-Mercosur deal, ambassador warns

Brussels' suspension of Brazilian meat imports undermines key benefits of the EU-Mercosur trade deal which Brazil paid a high price to secure, the country’s ambassador to the EU has said.

11 September 2026

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AI 'hollowing out' youth's capabilities, PISA founder tells Euronews

The father of the world-famous standardised PISA tests warned that a dramatic decline in parental interest and tech-driven behavioural changes could be behind record-low student performances.

10 September 2026

Europe Today

Europe's housing crisis has become an 'emergency', Commissioner warns

A "completely unacceptable" housing crisis in Europe is leaving many "normal people" unable to put a roof over their heads, the EU's housing commissioner has told Euronews, as he announced steps to crack down on short-term rentals.

10 September 2026

Europe Today

Farmers know 'cash is limited', says EU agriculture chief

The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, tells Euronews this has been “a very challenging summer” for farmers, with many “losing their harvests” due to extreme climate conditions.

10 September 2026