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What worker guarantees do unions demand to unblock EU Inc?

Trade unions say the Commission’s pledge that labour law is “unaffected” does not close loopholes in the flagship 28th regime. Lawmakers cannot agree on how to fix them.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Europe needs more oil refineries to weather energy shocks, EU warns

The European Commission is treating the loss of refining capacity as a vulnerability that Europe can no longer afford to ignore.

28 October 2026

Make it Work

EU-funded counsellors help cross-border workers claim rights

In partnership with the European Commission

A cross-border network of counsellors, funded by the EU, is helping Europeans who work in other member states to claim the wages and social rights they are entitled to.

28 October 2026

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EU Inc: Is the EU’s flagship plan really dying over workers’ rights?

The EU’s 28th regime, the plan to help start-ups grow, has stalled in the European Parliament as political parties and trade unions warn it will deregulate workers’ rights. Watch the video!

28 October 2026

Europe Today

Israel votes on Netanyahu's future as Orbán is floated for UN chief

Israelis vote today in their first election since 7 October, with Benjamin Netanyahu's future on the line. Washington is reportedly floating Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general. And we interview EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra to ask what Lula's re-election means for Europe.

27 October 2026

EU News

EU to give Frontex new powers to deport migrants from outside Europe

Under new rules, the EU border agency will be allowed to transfer migrants between third countries, expanding its operations beyond Europe and facilitating deportations from return hubs.

26 October 2026

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EU-Inc: is the EU’s startup booster losing steam?

With EU-Inc, the EU wanted to help European businesses and startups scale across the entire single market. But loopholes and concerns over worker’s rights keep stalling the initiative.

26 October 2026

EU News

EU vies to expand role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Brussels wants to turn the next round of trilateral peace talks betwen Ukraine, Russia and the US into a multilateral format with European representation.

23 October 2026

Europe News

Europe weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis deepens

EU Energy Ministers will consider demand cuts if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the months ahead, according to a document seen by Euronews.

21 October 2026

Europe Today

Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'

Ryanair is cutting a million seats from Belgium this winter as Michael O’Leary warns of steep fare rises in 2027 and demands foreign airlines pay their share.

20 October 2026

Health news

Trade unions push for EU law to address menopause at work

The European Trade Union Confederation wants menopause enshrined in EU workplace legislation, as the European Parliament examines the issue and the Commission stops short of proposing a dedicated strategy.

17 October 2026

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Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid war?

The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly.

15 October 2026

Europe News

Backlash against Commission's move to delay EU methane law

Environmentalists warn that delaying EU methane rules will do little to lower energy prices, accusing Brussels of using energy security and competitiveness to justify weakening the Green Deal.

14 October 2026

Europe News

EU’s AI rules face first enforcement test over lab incidents

The EU is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over AI agents that hacked outside organisations, raising questions about whether the AI Act covers rogue models escaping the testing environment.

14 October 2026

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European Security Council: New idea or a repackaged hybrid toolbox?

The European Commission wants a European Security Council to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Critics say it repackages the EU’s existing hybrid toolbox without addressing the unanimity rule that limits its power. Watch the video!

14 October 2026

Europe News

Germany leads backlash against EU budget plan ahead of summit

An Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has drawn fire from the net-paying countries over its size and its focus on cutting ‘modern’ priorities. The Commission and MEPs have countered, warning of the risks of a less ambitious, more rigid budget.

12 October 2026