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French Defence Minister questions whether Russia 'really wants peace'

The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow.

12 February 2026

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner Virkkunen urges US to respect EU digital rules

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Henna Virkkunen, the EU Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, speaks about the possibilities and pitfalls of AI, the investigation into X’s Grok chatbot and a possible social media ban for kids.

27 January 2026

USA

Trump admin short on details after asserting it will 'run' Venezuela

In an operation that stunned observers around the world, US forces arrested Venezuela’s president and his wife in Caracas and transported them to New York where they will face criminal charges.

3 January 2026

The Europe Conversation

‘Europe must change its understanding of modern warfare,’ EU defence chief says

Drone incursions into EU member states’ airspace are changing warfare doctrines, and the EU’s response to this remains inadequate, the bloc’s defence chief told Euronews. On this front, he said, the EU can learn a lesson from Ukraine.

2 December 2025

Europe News

EU to loosen state aid rules to boost affordable housing supply

The EU's housing commissioner told Euronews that the European Commission will address the housing crisis by considering investments, energy, social, and internal market policies, as well as state aid rules.

28 November 2025

The Europe Conversation

EU Migration Commissioner: ‘We need the trust of the people back’

EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner sees the new Pact and Asylum and Migration on track to tackle an issue that has been feeding populism for many years. He also defends negotiating with the Taliban and initiatives to negotiate ‘return hubs’ with non-EU countries.

27 November 2025

Europe News

Not engaging with Taliban isn't an option, Migration Commissioner says

The EU must talk to the Taliban about migration on a technical level, even if it is not "fun" or "easy", EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner told Euronews.

27 November 2025

Europe News

EU will benefit from Montenegro joining the bloc, says PM Spajić

Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić told Euronews that his country will be a full member of the European Union by the end of the EU Commission's term in 2029, adding that it is already behaving like a member of the club without reaping the benefits.

21 November 2025

The Europe Conversation

Montenegro PM vows visa restrictions on Russian travellers

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić talks about his country joining the EU by 2028 and the importance of aligning its foreign policy with Brussels.

20 November 2025

The Europe Conversation

‘If not us, who else?’: EU Commissioner sees no alternative to Mediterranean Pact

EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica has defended the new Pact for the Mediterranean against criticism that the initiative would be dead on arrival due to diverging interests between the European Union and Arab states in the south.

18 November 2025

Europe News

EU wants a seat on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, Commissioner says

The EU should be represented on US President Donald Trump’s transitional body for Gaza, Dubravka Šuica, the EU’s Commissioner for the Mediterranean, has told Euronews.

18 November 2025

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner slams attempts to revive football Super League

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for Sport and Culture, Glenn Micallef, defends Europe’s football infrastructure, presents the EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture and urges to improve working conditions for artists.

13 November 2025

Europe News

Culture is 'shield’ against extremism, says EU Commissioner Micallef

The EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture is one step closer to realisation. European Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews it will be a key tool to safeguard EU culture’s role in combating division, and to tackle challenges concerning AI and artistic freedom.

13 November 2025

Europe News

Hope and frustration - debate on EU enlargement intensifies

At the Euronews Enlargement Summit, there were positive words towards Kyiv. Other candidate countries still do not feel properly appreciated. An analysis.

8 November 2025

The Europe Conversation

Vučić: Serbia open to resuming ammunition sales after export stop

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Serbian President Vučić approved ammunition sales to EU countries, even if they end up in Ukraine. He also defended his position not to join EU sanctions against Russia, which complicates Serbia’s bid to become an EU member.

5 November 2025

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner Lahbib: “Hamas is not an interlocutor for us”

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib talks about the bloc’s role in the Middle East, as well as in Ukraine - and she defends her home country, Belgium.

24 October 2025

The Europe Conversation

Cyprus President Christodoulides optimistic about reuniting the island

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides speaks about his vision for the future of his country, the European Union and peace in Gaza.

22 October 2025

Europe News

What does Gaza's future look like and will the EU remain 'irrelevant'?

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently told Euronews that Europe had become "irrelevant" in the Middle East peace process. Now that reconstruction and stability in Gaza are on the agenda, can Europe regain some leverage?

14 October 2025

Israel

The Gaza peace plan – what comes next?

The release of the hostages is just the first step towards a more durable peace. Many details regarding Hamas disarmament, Gaza governance and full Israeli withdrawal remain to be negotiated. Here’s what we know.

13 October 2025

Belgium

EU car industry's top five concerns ahead of talks with von der Leyen

Friday is the third and last crisis meeting of its kind this year, part of what the European Commission has billed the "Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry."

12 September 2025