brussels bureau Bosnia: EU gives €3.5 mln over 'unacceptable' conditions for migrants The Commission said the funds will help migrants and refugees "facing a humanitarian disaster" by financing warm clothing, blankets, food, healthcare and mental health and psychological support. 03/01/2021
the global conversation What's ahead for the EU on trade and finances? Euronews correspondent, Meabh McMahon, speaks to the EU commissioner for financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union, Mairead McGuinness, to discuss Brexit, the COVID recovery plan and the banking union. 15/12/2020
brussels bureau Brussels wants to give Europol more powers in bid to tackle terrorism A spate of recent terrorist attacks prompted the European Commission (EC) to publish the measures earlier than initially planned. 09/12/2020
brussels bureau Coronavirus: Saving lives comes before Christmas celebrations, says EU Brussels has made a festive warning and called on EU countries to remain vigilant against coronavirus until a vaccine is widely available. 02/12/2020
Italy Italy 'persistently' broke EU air pollution laws, top court rules "Being forced to breathe dirty air is unacceptable in the 21st century. Now, in the face of COVID-19, we have all been reminded of how important it is to protect respiratory health," said environmental NGO Client Earth. 10/11/2020
brussels bureau EU rings in stock listing of 'social bond' with resounding success The EU wanted to raise 17 billion euros on capital markets to fund its short term employment scheme known as SURE. It's first test went above and beyond expectations. 28/10/2020
Europe Watch: EU sets new measures against 'alarming' rise in COVID-19 cases Brussels is launching new joint procurements for testing and medical equipment for vaccination as a second wave of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic unfurls across the bloc. 28/10/2020