Ursula von der Leyen
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Rayner says ‘nothing off the table’ for Burnham to undo harms of Brexit
Andy Burnham admitted he is considering allowing freedom of movement, as pro-EU groups warn Brexit has left a black hole of up to £240bn in economic growth
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Video. Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Video. Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.
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NATO jammers will block out GPS for miles around — and they could be the secret weapon in the next big conflict
After three years of Russian GPS jamming over Europe's eastern flank, NATO has decided its crews need to train against the real thing
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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.
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Late invites and spats leave Magyar’s 1956 event short of leaders
Hungarian PM Péter Magyar had hoped to host top leaders in Budapest for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution. But last-minute invitations and spats with Paris and Kyiv kept Macron, Tusk and Zelenskyy away, leaving only EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa attending. #EuropeNews
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France braces for fresh protests as EU leaders seek Hungary reset
France is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar Vučić under pressure. #EuropeToday
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Exclusive: Leaked trove reveals extent of far-right AfD’s efforts to court Trump and Maga allies
Documents show German party’s scramble to request support after president’s 2016 election win and co-leader’s pursuit of Steve Bannon
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European leaders join Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration as Magyar resets EU ties
Numerous foreign guests, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, visited Hungary’s capital on Friday
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EU-Canada 'love story' needs more than warm words, senior MEP warns
European Parliament’s point man on Canada, Tobias Cremer, told Euronews that the planned “associate membership” should include an institutional framework formalising closer ties between the EU and Canada.
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A Budapest reset, and a scramble to get Ukraine peace talks on track
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this Friday edition: Ursula von der Leyen is set to become a headline act at Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration, and Europeans grapple with Trump’s “terrifying” Ukraine approach. #EuropeToday
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EU and Canada draw closer in Trump’s world, with Britain looking on
The EU and Canada are hoping to deepen ties at their upcoming Montreal summit, in areas like trade, energy, defence and critical minerals. Meanwhile, the UK is seeking its own reset with Brussels.
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EIB to double climate funding to €30bn as extreme weather costs soar
The European Investment Bank's €30 billion for climate financing reflects a shift from climate mitigation to economic protection -- and comes a week before the European Commission is due to present its own climate resilience plan.
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A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez. #EuropeToday
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Video. Trump suggests renaming Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'
Video. Donald Trump has once again floated renaming one of the oceans bordering the United States, suggesting the Atlantic could become the “American Ocean”.
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EU Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to ICC in rebuke of US sanctions
The European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court in a show of support after the US imposed sanctions on the institution. #EuropeNews
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Diplomatic damage control in Oslo as Kyiv says US intel restored
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn, penning this newsletter in the early hours from Brussels. In this edition: The diplomatic push to revive Ukraine peace talks, and how Hungary has surprised diplomats by stalling Kyiv’s accession talks. #EuropeToday
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Video. Dutch Crown Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant in naval ceremony
Video. Dutch Crown Princess Amalia was promoted to sergeant aboard a Norwegian training ship in Den Helder, where she has been sailing alongside first-year naval cadets.
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Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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EU reveals new Arctic strategy amid Russia threat and Trump's Greenland interest
Melting ice is opening up new shipping routes
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Why is the EU turning up the heat on the Arctic?
The EU’s revamped Arctic strategy puts security at its core, citing growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region. It focuses on ramping up European security capabilities, military mobility with NATO, icebreakers, satellite surveillance, and a maritime security hub.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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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. #EuropeToday
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Video. Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'
Video. Michael O’Leary, CEO of Irish airline Ryanair, has criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, arguing that they add “complexity and cost”. He also branded the European Parliament a “ship of fools”, claiming its green laws are driving up the cost of air travel.
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EU unveils a new Arctic push as global warming and security threats reshape the region
The European Union has unveiled a plan to boost its presence in the Arctic
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Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. #EuropeToday
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Parliament's centrist leaders set to stay as political tensions deepen
Manfred Weber, Iratxe García Pérez and Valérie Hayer are expected to be re-elected unopposed, even as growing tensions threaten the centrist alliance supporting Ursula von der Leyen.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Greens and SPD to decide on coalition talks with Left party in Berlin, police investigate a fence breach at Leipzig airport, 'Invest in Germany' summit kicks off in the German capital and more news on Monday, October 19th.
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Shabana Mahmood to hold talks with EU over law enforcement cooperation
UK home secretary’s meeting comes after PM said he wanted to rejoin European law enforcement databases
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Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.
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Sanchez rejects criticism of Spain's migration policy
Spain's prime minister defended the country's record on tackling irregular migration amid criticism of its mass regularisation plan, while Ursula von der Leyen called for full implementation of the EU migration and asylum pact. #EuropeNews
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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House
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Video. Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
Video. Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.
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Zelenskyy holds press conference after talks with EU leaders over breakdown in US relationship – Europe live
European leaders met in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv
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First Thing: Three young children killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
Attacker, who also killed a teacher, was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliate
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Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
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Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
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Zelenskyy turns to Brussels as US support falters
Good morning from Brussels, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will very shortly join the EU’s 27 leaders for talks, as he aims to put Ukraine’s financing and military needs firmly at the top of their priority list. I’m Mared Gwyn. Let’s dive in. #EuropeToday
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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. #EuXl
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Marine Le Pen promises ‘trial of strength’ with EU if elected French president
Marine Le Pen is the frontrunner to win the French presidential election next year
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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! #EuXl
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Are Hungary and the EU friends again? The Ring in Budapest
The Ring visits Budapest to ask whether Prime Minister Péter Magyar has reset Hungary’s ties with the EU. After April’s landslide, Brussels agreed to release €16.4bn in blocked funds, but several issues remain unresolved. #TheRing
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Marine Le Pen promises ‘trial of strength’ with EU if elected French president
Marine Le Pen is the frontrunner to win the French presidential election next year
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Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’
Pontiff has begun walking in his hospital room and is eating normally after operation to remove growth, doctors say
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Is the European Security Council the EU’s answer to hybrid attacks?
The European Commission proposed a new European Security Council (ESC) to respond to a recent surge in state-sponsored hybrid warfare, like cyberattacks and sabotage. #EuXl
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Zelenskyy says Russia ‘did not heed’ Trump’s call for ceasefire and Ukraine had ‘no early warning’ before strikes on Kyiv – as it happened
Ukraine’s president says his country has halted strikes on Russian oil refineries for two days after Trump’s energy ceasefire announcement
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Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
Six crew members are rescued but 10 are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, Bulgaria says.
