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Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping, Pope Leo's first visit to France
Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs speaks to Euronews
Trump and Zelenskyy to meet in New York
Merz under pressure again
What's next on the EU-Canada relationship?
Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews
Charles Michel: Von der Leyen is "very slow taking decisions"
All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen as Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce
Tight win for Swedish Socialists as Trump wraps up Ireland visit
EU's economy chief Dombrovskis on Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years
Europe tries to tackle the housing crisis — and could AI kill us all?
Ceuta calls for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats
Pressure keeps mounting on Merz after AfD win
Merz under pressure after historic far-right regional win
Europe not at war, but not at peace either, French Minister tells Europe Today
Ceuta migrant crisis piles pressure on Pedro Sánchez
EU trade boss: China must deliver concrete results by October or face ‘harsher measures’
Massive Russia missile and drone attack on Kyiv as EU defense ministers meet in Dublin
Iceland says no to EU talks
MEP Lange expects more US action over Google fine
Latvian prime minister Andris Kulbergs on Europe Today
Greece now opposes Russian LNG ban
La Roja's World Cup celebrations continue
Spain wins World Cup
Micallef backs Spain in World Cup final
Kubilius says Ukraine has turned the tables on the battlefield
Zelenskyy dismisses Prime Minister
No EU sanctions for Patriarch Kirill
Foreign affairs ministers to debate ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
European Central Bank President and French Finance Minister weigh in on China end the European economy
Iran ceasefire dead as sidetracked NATO Summit comes to an end
Iran ceasefire dead as sidetracked NATO Summit comes to an end
Marine Le Pen wants to become the next French President despite upheld conviction
Huge security operation shuts down Ankara as frosty NATO summit begins
Ukraine's EU Ambassador reacts to deadly strikes in Kyiv
EU to ramp up sanctions as Moscow intensifies attacks in Ukraine
EU infighting already beginning as long term budget conference gets underway
European People's Party President in studio talking China, Return Hubs and Climate while Ireland takes on EU Council Presidency
EU-China thrash out trade issues in bid to avoid full trade war
Weekend of strikes leaves US-Iran peace progress on knife's edge
Will Iran accept nuclear inspectors or not?
Polish-Ukrainian tensions swell at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk as stronger French-Italian ties sought in Antibes
Iran stronger after conflict, warns former Iran negotiator Wendy Sherman
Starmer out as 10 year Brexit anniversary arrives, while Polish-Ukrainian row ramps up
UK awaits Starmer's walk out as Iranians do exactly that during tense Swiss negotiations
EU summit drama over Council President's diplomatic calls with Russia
Special Report from Evian to Brussels.
Tensions high as US War Secretary Pete Hegseth touches down in Brussels for Nato talks
Special report G7 in Evian, France. Day 3
Special report G7 in Evian, France. Day 2
Trump and Zelenskyy to meet at G7 as World Cup continues to surprise both fans and teams
Special report G7 in Evian, France. Day 1
US-Iran announce framework for peace deal as G7 gets underway in Evian
World Cup underway as controversial EU Asylum Pact enacted
World Cup kick off day as EU finance ministers await ECB confirmation on raising interest rates
Iran downs US helicopter amid deadly US strikes in Lebanon
End of Iranian strikes and French justice failures in spotlight
Armenian Prime Minister claims landslide victory in Armenia vote
Zelenskyy's letter to Putin calls for face-to-face negotiations as EU leaders gather in Tivat
Western Balkans summit sees EU contenders gather in Montenegro, Lebanon-Israel cease fire once again
Markets on edge as US-Iran strikes resume
Migrant return hubs and home raids - A rightward step for Europe?
Israel invades further into Lebanon while Macron rages at football riots in Paris
Brussels talking tough on China as Temu hit with €200 million fine.
An ongoing political crisis in Spain and a Hungary fighting for EU funds
Council of Europe moves to prosecute Russian leaders, but is it time to talk to Russia again?
Baltics on alert amidst drone crisis and escalating attacks in Ukraine
EU holds firm on Russia sanctions despite energy crunch
Lithuanian Defence Minister says Baltics face ‘new reality’ amid uptick in drone incursions
The winners and losers of the EU-US trade deal
G7 crisis talks and EU-US trade tensions
Spain swings right in Andalucian election, drones strike Moscow and Modi's European tour
Latvian PM out, will UK's Starmer follow?
Europe watches closely as Trump and Xi meet in Beijing
Brussels nervous as Trump travels to China alongside Elon Musk and Tim Cook
Ukraine talks in Brussels, Farmer fury and Eurovision politics
New Hungarian government dances its way into power
Poland and Lithuania to sign EU defence loans
EU negotiators fail to get trade deal with US over the line
IMF deputy director for Europe on the economic fallout of the Iran war
Brazil’s EU Ambassador: International order should be rebuilt ‘by everybody’
Trump’s “anger” drove US tariffs on EU cars, top lawmaker tells Europe Today
Magyar vows to unlock EU funds; EU-China tensions boil
EU governments driven by ‘pro-European’ sentiment, Commissioner Mînzatu says
Macron renews Eurobonds push amid energy crisis, faces Brussels scepticism
Former UN General Assembly President and Lebanese Minister join us live
As EU leaders huddle without Orbán, there are conflicting visions for Ukraine’s EU path
EU unveils measures to cushion energy shock, but are they enough?
'Being gay is not a choice, being homophobic is,' Bettel tells Europe Today
EU foreign ministers to discuss Ukraine support and ties with Israel
Russia-friendly former president wins Bulgarian election
Hungary shows the limits of the “anti-EU narrative” pushed by the far right, Ribera says
Magyar makes waves in Hungary before taking office
'Glimmer of hope' in Lebanon after rare direct talks with Israel
Donald Trump insults Pope Leo
Hungarians oust out Viktor Orban after 16 years of rule
Europe holds its breath ahead of Hungary’s election
Lebanon stuck in the middle of the US/Israel war on Iran
Trump backs down on Iran again as Hormuz set to reopen after ceasefire deal
JD Vance visits Budapest ahead of Hungarian parliamentary elections
Hungary gets ready to vote: Inside a toxic campaign
EU calls for urgent de-escalation of war in the Middle East
EU foreign ministers show up in Ukraine with lots of words but limited action
EU agriculture ministers meet in crisis mode over rising food and oil prices
One month of war in Iran
Daily life on hold in Southern Lebanon
Frederiksen set to remain as Danish PM as tensions mount over Hungary leaks
EU clinches major trade deal with Australia
Hungary accused of leaking Moscow on sensitive EU summits
Orbán claims victory at tense EU summit focused on Ukraine and Iran
Two wars and one high-stakes summit in Brussels
Trump berates Europeans for resisting demand for support in Iran
A region at war, a Europe under pressure
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: EU foreign ministers discuss war and energy shocks
Iran’s UN ambassador denies Tehran’s role in escalating conflict
War tensions rise: Europe watches Middle East crisis nervously
Iran war escalates: Europe on edge
War fears, oil markets and EU energy battles
New leader in Iran, rising oil prices, and Europe on alert
Middle East tensions, Europe watches
War in the Middle East escalates
Iran death tolls nears 1000 as Trump threatens Spain over stance
US-Israeli war on Iran spread across Middle East
Special live show on the Iran war
How activism is helping Ukrainians endure four years of full-scale war
Commission opens door to EU funding for cross-border abortion care
EU US trade deal on hold amid tariff chaos
Europe digests Trump's State of the Union speech
Ukraine, Four Years On: EU leaders visit Kyiv
A high-stakes showdown in Brussels
Can the EU ever become a superpower?
Does everybody really want to join Trump's Board of Peace?
Putin "never wants" peace, says 5th Georgian president
Is the EU-US relationship really going better? We ask the US ambassador to the EU
Want to work for the European Union? Apply now!
The "world ahead is made of many differences" says Pothier over the EU-US relationship
From Brazil to Brussels: What's the beef with the Mercosur trade deal?
"It's the year to save cars", says European Parliament president Roberta Metsola
Hungarian election campaign heats up with sex tape blackmail
EU leaders draw their battle lines ahead of EU summit
You've got mail - EU leaders receive stark letter from Brussels
Politics overshadow spectacular start of Winter Olympics in Milan
Rafah reopens: What’s next for Gaza?
On the brink: Nuclear talks, arms races and digital power
Latvia PM says EU needs special envoy for Russia-Ukraine, points to Poland’s Tusk
Moldova Foreign Affairs Minister cautions the EU to be "careful" if negotiating with Russia
The EU is a "success story" says OECD chief
Russia ‘wants to continue the war’, says Polish State Secretary Niemczycki
"Mark Rutte is disappointing", says Charles Michel
Trump was "the first one to take Putin out of isolation", says Bettel
EU-India shindig wraps up in Delhi with mega trade deal
EU and India sign "mother of all deals"
“We are truly opening a chapter in strategic India–EU relations,” EU trade commissioner told Euronews
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis brings us inside the EU summit
“The EU is not the US’s slave,” former European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker tells Euronews.
Trump to take centre stage in Davos amidst Greenland and tariff tension
Europeans take centre stage in Davos amidst trade tensions.
Freezing the EU–US trade deal is “inevitable”, says Italian MEP Brando Benifei
"We have to speak from a position of strength" over Ukraine says Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds
President Trump dials down the rhetoric on Iran
Metsola calls for action as Iranian regime is "on its last legs"
Trump’s Greenland stance is a major threat to NATO, says Margrethe Vestager
Dominique de Villepin tells Trump not to intervene in Iran
90 billion loan for Ukraine and EU-Mercosur trade deal on hold
Tense summit underway in Brussels, but Luxembourg PM says he cannot be nervous
Europe is our "destiny," says Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani
"Don't sacrifice the farmers for the profit of some multinationals" says MEP Thomas Waitz
Trump "is very damaging" for climate, says architect of Paris Agreement
Europe is the start up incubator of the world, says EIB president Nadia Calviño
Russia is preparing a new generation of Putin soldiers
The European economy is weak - US ambassador justifies Us national security document
Commissioner Dombrovskis says "next week is crunch time" to decide on frozen assets
Dictators are "testing the borders of Europe" - Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
EU commissioner for Energy plans hails historic proposal to wean off Russian oil
European Commission Vice President "absolutely shocked" by scandal involving Federica Mogherini
"We over regulate in Europe" - 2025 Nobel economics prize winner tells Euronews
"We need to have our own plan", EU defence commissioner Kubilius
Americans want money, not peace -former top US General warns
EU top police woman takes on the war on drugs and Black Friday bonanza thrills consumers
'Americans believe everything Putin says,' top former general tells Euronews
The appeasement of the aggressor only creates more aggression
Vestager on tariffs and tense EU-US talks on trade
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How connected is the EU to its capital, Brussels?
Why Europe should be worried about the ongoing drought
Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression
Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood?
Can Eurovision succeed in uniting through music?
EU must lead on climate in light of US 'stupidity' , says former UN rights chief MARY
Ukraine’s diplomatic checkmate, and where it leaves Putin
338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock?
Irish PM says EU must challenge Hungary’s ‘outrageous’ vetoes
Russia’s Victory Day parade and Europe’s dilemma
US scholars seek refuge in Brussels after Trump’s assault on science
Trump's movie tariffs throw the European film industry into turmoil
Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz
Trade negotiations between the EU and the US : where do we stand?
Romania votes again, but what happened to Călin Georgescu?
Is Europe at risk of another major power outage?
Manfred Weber’s longevity as leader of the EU’s most powerful party
FRONTEX director says fundamental rights 'core' to border-guarding
Will EU fines against Apple and Meta aggravate US trade tensions?
The man ensuring the EU sticks to its own data laws
Is it the end for family reunification in Europe?
EU commissioner on European identity, Erasmus Plus, youth engagement and culture.
Is Meloni the new special EU envoy for tariffs?
Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful?
Is Friedrich Merz more popular in Brussels than in Berlin?
Can Europe build a peacekeeping force in Ukraine without the US?
The EU’s reciprocal pause on tariffs : what’s next?
EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho to put EU integrity under spotlight
Dialogue with EU over tariffs still on the cards, says US State Department
Can Giorgia Meloni navigate the EU away from trade war with US?
Canadian foreign affairs minister: Our goal is to "become closer" to Europe.
The EU’s path forward on Trump tariffs
Green MEP urges EU companies not to “change their practice” after Trump’s DEI letters
EU tech chief to Elon Musk: 'We're protecting freedom of speech!'
Is Marine Le Pen politically dead or poised to become a martyr?
Is non-alcoholic wine no longer a taboo in Europe?
Trump tariffs to trigger EU-US 'tit for tat', says car lobby chief
Is the EU securing children from risks of social media?
Why is the EU so quiet about Turkey's wave of protests?
EU defense commissioner on how to implement the EU’s defense plans
FRONTEX’s role in returning rejected asylum-seekers should be monitored, says green MEP
Is non-alcoholic wine no longer a taboo in Europe?
Why is it challenging for the EU to commit to military support for Ukraine?
Ireland’s Europe minister on Ukraine, Trump and his country’s neutrality
Threats on EU Stability- AI-Powered Crime and Foreign Influence
It’s hard to breathe in Brussels
How should the bloc approach the current signs of openness and inclusivity of Syria’s government?
Has the EU-US trade war already started?
Russia will have qualifications galore on ceasefire, says expert
French EU minister on sharing France's nuclear deterrence : “Let’s see where that could go.”
How is the EU going to address the shortage of Europe’s vital medicines ?
A revamped returns directive expected this week in Strasbourg
Germany’s historic turnaround on defense at the heart of EUCO discussions
Raphaël Glucksmann to European leaders : Forget Trump and choose joint borrowing
No EU electric rollback in auto action plan, warns lobby
Don’t send troops to Ukraine at this stage, says lead MEP
The Trump-Zelenskyy clash, seen from Ukraine
Juncker talks Ukraine’s EU membership and Trump’s russophilia
Is the EU posed to adopt three new official languages?
The US' new approach to Ukraine: how to make sense of it ?
Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame ?
After Merz’s victory, what to expect from Germany ?
What are Meta’s plans to protect minors from sensitive content? Interview with META’s VP and Head of Global Safety.
Alternative for Germany aspires to grab power despite far-right firewall, MEP says
Is Europe cutting back on humanitarian aid to appease the far right ?
What are the EU's multiple plans to finance its defence boost ?
Former Ukraine Minister to Europe: Speak up against Trump and discount peacekeeping troops.
Lead lawmaker says Europe “has given a lot” to Ukraine and must be at the peace talks table
Trump’s USAID shutdown leaves EU aid in despair
Can European carmakers go green without going bust ?
Can the European Commission successfully simplify EU legislation ?
Trump's first weeks - as seen from Brussels
Slovakia aping 'Orban's playbook on steroids' says leading lawmaker
Centre-right once led on the Green Deal, now they've renounced it, says Timmermans | Radio Schuman
Is the EU now ready to set up 'return hubs' to stem migration ?
CDU-AFD collaboration and the Musk effect: what could a future German coalition look like?
How’s the EU going to finance its needed defence boost?
Is Greenland scared of a US-invasion? Not really.
Should the EU engage with new Syrian authorities?
US and China, brace yourselves: The EU’s battle for competitiveness starts today
Pascal Lamy to the EU : negotiate with Trump “with a gun in your pocket.”
Will Trump help European conservatives push back on the Green deal?
Don't imitate Trump on migration - ex-LIBE committee chairman
Trump migration crackdown could be 'new burden' for Europe, says ICMPD director
With Trump in power, Europe could buy LNG, airplanes and lower tariffs on cars, says Trade committee chief.
Does the Orbán-Trump bromance still smoulder ?
The enduring friendship of ECR and Trump’s Republicans
Lift EU sanctions on Syria for 'a very good start', says Syria expert
What role can the EU play around an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire?
Russia’s hybrid war is the new normal, says Finnish president
The commission’s silence over Von der Leyen’s hospitalization. Is secrecy a pattern ?
Is Zelensky as popular in his country as he is abroad ?
How the end of Russian gas supplies impacts Europe ?
How far can the EU go if Musk breaches its laws ?
Will an Austrian populist chancellor sit at the EU’s council table?
Which European countries were more exposed to disinformation in 2024?
Will 2024 fears become reality in 2025?
Highlights from the European Council : Zelensky calls Putin "crazy" and pledges for US involvement in Ukraine
Ukraine, Trump and Syria dominate agenda at European Council
EU should revisit Syria sanctions for sake of aid, says human rights watch.
What has new French Prime Minister in store for Brussels ?
Will conservatives re-take power in Germany ?
Georgia’s presidential election: another test for the country’s EU relations ?
Has Europe politicised the right to asylum?
EU should focus on Syria’s political transition, not migration, says expert
The real work on MERCOSUR deal starts now, says French liberal MEP
Montenegro's president speaks out about "momentum" on EU membership
EU must decide what it wants from Georgia, says ex-Ambassador
Can France block the Mercosur agreement ?
Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels ?
Is Romania a wake-up call for social media regulation in Brussels ?
What to expect from Costa's leadership as Chief of the Council
Is Pro-EU Romania Russia’s next target ?
Teresa Ribera condemns EPP for infusing EU with domestic politics, climate denial
Why are so many French MEPs voting against Von Der Leyen’s next commissioners ?
Věra Jourová to Euronews : Financial sanctions are the “most influential method” to counter rule of law abuses.
The EU has a “whole range of measures” to counter Trump’s tariffs, says senior MEP Bernd Lange.
Why has the EU deforestation law become so politicised and what is the role that Germany is playing on it?
Should the EU follow the US policy shift on Ukraine?
We must combat Russian propaganda in Moldova, says Moldovan foreign minister
Is Borrell’s proposal to suspend political dialogue with Israel a flop?
How can the EU help the thousands of Ukrainian children forcefully deported by Russia? Interview with Ukraine’s Ombudsman
How the process of approving the new European commission has become an extremely politicized power game
Ex-Commission president Barroso talks Putin, Trump, Crimea and why it’s “not prudent” to change EU treaties.
It's too early to point finger over Spanish flooding - economy minister
If Israel bans UNRWA, we can no longer operate in Gaza, says its head of operations
Trump, climate emergency and EU boycott. What to expect from the COP 29?
Breton touts Orbán as Trump’s guy in Europe
Europeans ask where Kamala Harris went wrong
Keep a professional relationship with Trump, ex-Austrian chancellor says
EU should get tough on trade if Trump wins, says leading lawmaker
“Polarised” and “inward-looking” : The US election campaign seen by a European lawmaker
What's next in the EU-China trade tussle?
The EU Parliament committee where citizens' petitions go unheeded
Will Georgia be Brussels’ new nightmare?
Georgia’s Critical Elections, Seen By A Georgian Dream MP And An EU Observer.
Georgia’s future is in the EU, not influenced by Russia, says Prime Minister
Should the EU be afraid of Russia’s 'BRICS' gang?
Are Moldova and Georgia the next Ukraine?
How should EU react to North Korean involvement in Ukraine war?
Externalizing Migration Does Not Work, Says Liberal MEP Abir Al Sahlani
The European Council’s paradigm shift on migration
The European Council Meets In Brussels Today : A Shift To The Right On Migration?
Can the EU-Gulf countries summit help bring peace to the Middle East?
Externalising EU Migration: Troubling Choice Or The New Norm?
Will Humanitarian Aid Go Down The Drain In The Next European Commission? Interview With Red Cross Director In Brussels
MEP Scrutiny Of Conflict Of Interest For Commissioners-Designate: A Democratic Tool Or A Scam?
Orbán's Main Foe Péter Magyar Talks Corruption, Ukraine And Battle Against The Government
The EU Has Lost Patience With PM Orbán. What Can It Do With Hungary Now?
Will The EU Lose A Counterweight In Its Middle East Policy?
Chinese EVs Tariffs Fallout: Is Germany Losing Its Influence In Brussels?
A Rise In Far-Right Leaders Across Europe Is A Matter Of T iming
Middle East Crisis May Trigger A New Refugee Crisis In The EU, Warns UNHCR
Will the EU's health union remain a priority? Interview with Commissioner Kyriakides
What Would Having The Far Right In Power Mean For Austria And EU Migration Policies?
Has The EU Really Become More Transparent? 'Sort of,' - EU Ombudswoman
Is The EU's Forest Protection Law Becoming Brussels' Next Nightmare?
Can An Unpopular Orban Ally Oversee The EU’s Health Policy?
Too Centralised? Unattractive? The New European Commission Needs Change
Will EU's New Defence Commissioner Strengthen Europe's Armies?
Macron's New Government And Its Impact On The EU
Was Gender Equality Made To Take A Backseat In The Next Commission?
Von der Leyen's bold move: Austria's Brunner gets migration
Von der Leyen's Commission roll call stirs mixed reactions
Will Breton's Final Salvo Rock von der Leyen's Boat Even Further?
What Will A European Commissioner For Housing Do?
Is Slovenia Going To Delay The Appointment Of The Next European Commission?
Will the EU cut its landmark Erasmus+ programme?
Why did von der Leyen delay announcing her team?
Draghi’s Report Risks Colliding With EU Political Reality
Could the European Parliament reject Italy’s Commission nominee?
Malta's and Hungary's Commission nominees face 'tough' grilling in Parliament - EPP MEP
Reforming The CAP? How The EU Sees The Future Of Its Agriculture
Rising Far Right Creating Worse Gender Imbalance - Romanian Nominee
AI, big tech and tax: Radio Schuman talks EU digital and antitrust policy with Margrethe Vestager
Ukraine's Defense
Belgium’s Late Commissioner Nomination
Italy's EU Commissioner Delay
EU Eyes Telegram Ban Over Security Risks
Resetting EU-UK Relations Under Starmer
EU Migration Pact: Concerns and Challenges
Gender Equality in the EU: Progress or Setback?
Finland's Pushback Controversy
Pezeshkian's Presidency and EU Relations
What would a commissioner for the Med do for the EU?
The Future of the EU Green Deal Amid Political Shifts
EU vs. Hungary: Rule of Law
European Parliament's Far-Right Dilemma & More
How will future US foreign policy impact the EU?
Meloni’s EU Gambit: Confrontation or Strategy?
VDL Re-Elected: What It Means for Europe
From ex PM to Influencer– the new faces in the EP.
EU-Hungary Tensions
Von der Leyen’s Crucial Vote
Leadership Votes and Policy Clashes
Jaume Duch Discusses Key Vote
NATO's Crucial Summit Amid Ukraine Crisis
Orban's Secret Diplomacy and EU Tensions
The Rise of Europe's New Far-Right Coalition
French Political Shifts: A New Era?
France Decides: Political Shifts and EU Consequences
U.K. Elections and EU Reactions
Navigating the NR's Vision: Insights from MEP Virginie Joron
Navigating French Politics: Insights from Pierre Sellal
National Rally Leads in French Parliamentary Elections
EU Leadership Unveiled: Insights and Updates
Europe's Reaction to France's Snap Elections
EU Leadership and Political Power Plays
European Socialists: Challenges, Coalitions, and Future Prospects
EU, Israel, and Far-Right Influence
The EU's Debate on WhatsApp Scanning for Child Safety
Meloni's Influence in Brussels
EPP's New Faces
EU Leadership Decisions Postponed
European leaders debate Ursula von der Leyen’s second term
The EPP party Secretary-General on French political chaos, far-right surge and Ursula von der Leyen
Marine Le Pen’s strategic moves in the European Parliament
Political Chaos in France: Right-Wing Alliances and EU Elections
Stormy Politics: Macron’s Snap Elections and the Future of the EU
Macron Dissolves National Assembly After Far-Right Victory
What's behind the Netherlands' far-right, Greens/Socialists win?
What is the election mood in Europe's capitals?
From Frontex top executive to far-right MEP candidate: Fabrice Leggeri
Who will lead next EU Council?
Will liberals be biggest losers of EU election
The first Hungarian TV electoral debate for 18 years
Could an EU left-nationalist party emerge?
Which parties lead in EU election ad spending?
Charles Michel on recognising Palestinian statehood