Author: Euronews

Economists at the Warsaw School of Economics examined the fate of the 11 Central and Eastern European countries that joined the European Union after 2004. The analysis shows that each of these countries made exemplary use of accession, but that prospects for the next decade are much less optimistic.

This week in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen survived two more motions of censure in the European Parliament with even more support than in July. But the battle with the MEPs is far from over, and the credibility of the EU institutions has been damaged. What will happen next?

ADVERTISEMENT There has long been a debate within the European Union over how to name plant-based foods. These products are becoming increasingly popular, yet uncertainty remains about how they should be labelled and promoted within the single market.  Can we call a soya-based patty a veggie burger? Should we use the term “sausage” if it doesn’t contain meat, or do such terms confuse consumers?  On Wednesday, the European Parliament decided that names such as hamburger, sausage, escalope or steak can only be used for meat products and not for plant-based foods.  “I accept that steak, cutlet or sausage are products…

Costa Rica sees the Indo-Pacific area as a priority over other regional trade deals, such as EU-Mercosur. An Indo-Pacific trade group, the CPTPP, could become the largest trading bloc in terms of GDP if new members — such as the EU — join.

Video. Two years after Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel, Palestinians in Gaza say the conflict has felt far longer than its duration, as relentless airstrikes, famine and displacement have reshaped their lives.

ADVERTISEMENT In the midst of negotiating a long-awaited trade deal with India, European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič is facing a real headache: how to avoid a clash with Pakistan while resisting pressure from India to recognise the Indian origin of the long-grained, fragrant basmati rice. “This is of course one of the issues which is on the list,” Šefčovič admitted on 12 September as he was back from a round of negotiation in New Delhi. New discussions are taking place in Brussels this week, as both India and the European Union have set themselves the goal of reaching a…

ADVERTISEMENT Sweden (94.6%), France (85.2%), and the Netherlands (80.3%) rank best in the European Union for abortion rights, according to the European Abortion Policies Atlas 2025. The scores awarded to these countries relate to their strong legal protections that fully decriminalise abortion, wide service availability, national health coverage, government-led online information and countering misinformation. By contrast, Malta, at 3.7%, and Poland, at 18.6%, remain at the bottom of the ranking, with abortion largely criminalised with strict penalties, and access to clinical care restricted. In general, northern and western European countries rank better in the Atlas. However, experts in sexual and…

Published on 06/10/2025 – 11:09 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT France’s route out of political turmoil once again reached an impasse on Monday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a day after his cabinet was unveiled. The news jolted already-wary investors, pushing French stocks down and bond yields up.  As of around 10.30 CEST, the CAC40 Index was down around 2% at 7,916.36. The yield on 10-year French bonds rose seven basis points to 3.58%, widening the gap with the yield on 10-year German bonds to a nine-month high. The euro, meanwhile, fell against most major currencies excluding the Japanese yen,…

By&nbspEuronews Published on 05/10/2025 – 15:51 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Today is World Teachers’ Day, established in 1994 to commemorate the signing of the Recommendation on the Status of Teachers drawn up in Paris on 5 October 1966. Teachers, Unicef says, are at the heart of quality education, but the industry continues to suffer from underinvestment and fewer students. According to a 2024 report from the United Nations Children’s Fund, only 31% of countries had effective teacher professional development systems in place — less than half the 64% target. Worldwide, the report says, the number of out-of-school children and young people (Oosc)…

While cash use is declining across Europe, more than half of all payments are still made with banknotes. Its usage share is, however, much lower in terms of value.