Jorge Liboreiro
@jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social
Reporter at Euronews covering EU politics. Lover of cinema, sushi and synonyms. Brussels resident since 2018. All views my own! 🦄
Rebellion? What rebellion?
Ursula von der Leyen has offered three minor concessions on her €2 trillion budget to placate the centrist parties that are supposed to back her second term.
I break down the compromise.
Ursula von der Leyen has offered three minor concessions on her €2 trillion budget to placate the centrist parties that are supposed to back her second term.
I break down the compromise.
Von der Leyen offers minor concessions on EU budget to placate MEPs
Ursula von der Leyen has proposed changes to her €2 trillion EU budget to empower regional authorities and protect financing for rural areas. The tweaks look to stave off a parliamentary rebellion aft...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Rebellion? What rebellion?
Ursula von der Leyen has offered three minor concessions on her €2 trillion budget to placate the centrist parties that are supposed to back her second term.
I break down the compromise.
Ursula von der Leyen has offered three minor concessions on her €2 trillion budget to placate the centrist parties that are supposed to back her second term.
I break down the compromise.
The US Supreme Court has declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent that recognised the constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
A huge relief for the LGBTQ+ community.
A huge relief for the LGBTQ+ community.
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The US Supreme Court has declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent that recognised the constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
A huge relief for the LGBTQ+ community.
A huge relief for the LGBTQ+ community.
Huge news in the media world: BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have simultaneously resigned, after The Telegraph suggested a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by Donald Trump.
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resign: BBC statements in full
Director general says "mistakes have been made" but "allegations that BBC News is institutionally biased are wrong".
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November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Huge news in the media world: BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have simultaneously resigned, after The Telegraph suggested a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by Donald Trump.
Von der Leyen, Merz, Macron, Meloni, Tusk... Don't expect to see any of them at the EU-CELAC summit in Santa Marta, Colombia.
This is what you can expect instead.
This is what you can expect instead.
Europeans largely skip Latin American summit under Trump's shadow
Top European leadership is set to skip the EU-CELAC summit on Sunday marked by tensions between the United States and Colombia. Donald Trump is also pursuing an aggressive policy on Venezuela, with Ni...
euronews.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Von der Leyen, Merz, Macron, Meloni, Tusk... Don't expect to see any of them at the EU-CELAC summit in Santa Marta, Colombia.
This is what you can expect instead.
This is what you can expect instead.
Belgium is growing frustrated with the European Commission for the lack of alternative options to the reparations loan, @shonamurray.bsky.social reports after today’s technical talks.
“All options must be on the table.”
“All options must be on the table.”
EU and Belgium still at odds over frozen Russian assets
The two sides met on Friday to discuss Belgian concerns pegged to using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine in unprecedented financial loan. Talks saw no breakthrough as the clock ticks to a Decembe...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Belgium is growing frustrated with the European Commission for the lack of alternative options to the reparations loan, @shonamurray.bsky.social reports after today’s technical talks.
“All options must be on the table.”
“All options must be on the table.”
The European Commission has adopted stricter rules on visas for Russian nationals.
From now on, Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. Instead, they will have to apply for a new single-entry visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, allowing closer scrutiny.
From now on, Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. Instead, they will have to apply for a new single-entry visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, allowing closer scrutiny.
Commission implementing decision establishing rules on the issuing of multiple-entry visas to Russian nationals
Commission implementing decision establishing adapted rules on the issuing of multiple-entry visas to Russian nationals
home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
November 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The European Commission has adopted stricter rules on visas for Russian nationals.
From now on, Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. Instead, they will have to apply for a new single-entry visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, allowing closer scrutiny.
From now on, Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. Instead, they will have to apply for a new single-entry visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, allowing closer scrutiny.
Ursula von der Leyen will meet on Monday with Roberta Metsola and the Danish presidency to resolve the spiralling dispute over the EU budget.
The four centrist parties in the Parliament have demanded an "amended proposal" as a condition to advance negotiations.
The four centrist parties in the Parliament have demanded an "amended proposal" as a condition to advance negotiations.
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Ursula von der Leyen will meet on Monday with Roberta Metsola and the Danish presidency to resolve the spiralling dispute over the EU budget.
The four centrist parties in the Parliament have demanded an "amended proposal" as a condition to advance negotiations.
The four centrist parties in the Parliament have demanded an "amended proposal" as a condition to advance negotiations.
We know that Belgium has the bulk of Russia's immobilised assets. But where are the others?
My colleague @shonamurray.bsky.social and I reached out to the Western countries believed to hold the remaining assets.
But our efforts were met with a wall of silence.
Here's why nobody wants to speak up.
My colleague @shonamurray.bsky.social and I reached out to the Western countries believed to hold the remaining assets.
But our efforts were met with a wall of silence.
Here's why nobody wants to speak up.
Where are the Russian assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say
The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?
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November 6, 2025 at 7:36 AM
We know that Belgium has the bulk of Russia's immobilised assets. But where are the others?
My colleague @shonamurray.bsky.social and I reached out to the Western countries believed to hold the remaining assets.
But our efforts were met with a wall of silence.
Here's why nobody wants to speak up.
My colleague @shonamurray.bsky.social and I reached out to the Western countries believed to hold the remaining assets.
But our efforts were met with a wall of silence.
Here's why nobody wants to speak up.
The Nexperia saga rattles manufacturing.
Nissan has suspended production at two plants in Japan, while Bosch warns that up to 1,000 workers could be forced into part-time through a pandemic-era programme.
Mercedes and Stellantis are also on high alert.
Nissan has suspended production at two plants in Japan, while Bosch warns that up to 1,000 workers could be forced into part-time through a pandemic-era programme.
Mercedes and Stellantis are also on high alert.
How Trade Tensions Sent Automakers Scrambling for Chips
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November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Nexperia saga rattles manufacturing.
Nissan has suspended production at two plants in Japan, while Bosch warns that up to 1,000 workers could be forced into part-time through a pandemic-era programme.
Mercedes and Stellantis are also on high alert.
Nissan has suspended production at two plants in Japan, while Bosch warns that up to 1,000 workers could be forced into part-time through a pandemic-era programme.
Mercedes and Stellantis are also on high alert.
🚨 Just in: France has suspended Shein until the platform can demonstrate that it complies with French laws and regulations.
A first progress report will be provided within the next 48 hours, says the Finance Ministry.
A first progress report will be provided within the next 48 hours, says the Finance Ministry.
France has threatened to bar Shein from selling its products online in the country after an investigation found that sex dolls “resembling children” were being sold on the company’s platform.
France Threatens to Ban Shein Over Sale of ‘Childlike’ Sex Dolls
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🚨 Just in: France has suspended Shein until the platform can demonstrate that it complies with French laws and regulations.
A first progress report will be provided within the next 48 hours, says the Finance Ministry.
A first progress report will be provided within the next 48 hours, says the Finance Ministry.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Viktor Orbán of providing "specific support" to Vladimir Putin by blocking Ukraine's EU accession.
"I don't think that I have to offer something to Viktor Orbán," Zelenskyy said at the Enlargement Summit.
"I don't think that I have to offer something to Viktor Orbán," Zelenskyy said at the Enlargement Summit.
Orbán's accession veto 'specific support' for Putin, Zelenskyy says
Speaking at the Euronews' Enlargement Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Hungarian Premier Viktor Orbán to lift his veto on Ukraine's accession.
www.euronews.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Viktor Orbán of providing "specific support" to Vladimir Putin by blocking Ukraine's EU accession.
"I don't think that I have to offer something to Viktor Orbán," Zelenskyy said at the Enlargement Summit.
"I don't think that I have to offer something to Viktor Orbán," Zelenskyy said at the Enlargement Summit.
Here we go: Euronews hosts today its Enlargement Summit in Brussels.
Zelenskyy, Costa, Sandu, Kos and more leaders are scheduled to take the floor.
Summit begins at 14:00 CET.
Follow updates on our live blog.
Zelenskyy, Costa, Sandu, Kos and more leaders are scheduled to take the floor.
Summit begins at 14:00 CET.
Follow updates on our live blog.
Leaders from candidate countries to debate progress at Euronews event
Enlarging the European Union is a strategic priority - but who is advancing, and who isn't doing the work? The European Commission and leaders of candidate countries might have different takes. They'l...
www.euronews.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Here we go: Euronews hosts today its Enlargement Summit in Brussels.
Zelenskyy, Costa, Sandu, Kos and more leaders are scheduled to take the floor.
Summit begins at 14:00 CET.
Follow updates on our live blog.
Zelenskyy, Costa, Sandu, Kos and more leaders are scheduled to take the floor.
Summit begins at 14:00 CET.
Follow updates on our live blog.
France has threatened to bar Shein from selling its products online in the country after an investigation found that sex dolls “resembling children” were being sold on the company’s platform.
France Threatens to Ban Shein Over Sale of ‘Childlike’ Sex Dolls
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
France has threatened to bar Shein from selling its products online in the country after an investigation found that sex dolls “resembling children” were being sold on the company’s platform.
Confirmed: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join the @euronews.com Enlargement Summit on Tuesday.
The virtual interview will take place right after the speech of President António Costa at 14:00 CET.
The virtual interview will take place right after the speech of President António Costa at 14:00 CET.
November 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Confirmed: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join the @euronews.com Enlargement Summit on Tuesday.
The virtual interview will take place right after the speech of President António Costa at 14:00 CET.
The virtual interview will take place right after the speech of President António Costa at 14:00 CET.
On Nexperia, it appears the Commission was caught off guard by the US-China preliminary deal to resume exports from the Nexperia facilities in China.
"We're now engaging with the Chinese authorities to fully understand the operational details."
Ambassadors will be briefed on Wednesday.
"We're now engaging with the Chinese authorities to fully understand the operational details."
Ambassadors will be briefed on Wednesday.
The European Commission says China's suspension of the 9 October curbs "applies to the entire world," but the restrictions from April remain in place.
"We're engaging with the Chinese authorities to have full clarity and ensure that they will honour the commitments they made" at the July summit.
"We're engaging with the Chinese authorities to have full clarity and ensure that they will honour the commitments they made" at the July summit.
November 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On Nexperia, it appears the Commission was caught off guard by the US-China preliminary deal to resume exports from the Nexperia facilities in China.
"We're now engaging with the Chinese authorities to fully understand the operational details."
Ambassadors will be briefed on Wednesday.
"We're now engaging with the Chinese authorities to fully understand the operational details."
Ambassadors will be briefed on Wednesday.
The European Commission says China's suspension of the 9 October curbs "applies to the entire world," but the restrictions from April remain in place.
"We're engaging with the Chinese authorities to have full clarity and ensure that they will honour the commitments they made" at the July summit.
"We're engaging with the Chinese authorities to have full clarity and ensure that they will honour the commitments they made" at the July summit.
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The European Commission says China's suspension of the 9 October curbs "applies to the entire world," but the restrictions from April remain in place.
"We're engaging with the Chinese authorities to have full clarity and ensure that they will honour the commitments they made" at the July summit.
"We're engaging with the Chinese authorities to have full clarity and ensure that they will honour the commitments they made" at the July summit.
The European Commission has been asked to explore "options" to support Ukraine's financial and military needs for the years 2026 and 2027.
We know Plan A is the €140 billion reparations loan, using Russia's immobilised assets.
But what are the other potential options?
I take a closer look.
We know Plan A is the €140 billion reparations loan, using Russia's immobilised assets.
But what are the other potential options?
I take a closer look.
What if there's no reparations loan for Ukraine? EU weighs options
After an inconclusive summit, EU leaders instructed the European Commission to explore "options" to meet Ukraine's financial and military needs for next year and 2027. What could these options look li...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The European Commission has been asked to explore "options" to support Ukraine's financial and military needs for the years 2026 and 2027.
We know Plan A is the €140 billion reparations loan, using Russia's immobilised assets.
But what are the other potential options?
I take a closer look.
We know Plan A is the €140 billion reparations loan, using Russia's immobilised assets.
But what are the other potential options?
I take a closer look.
Rob Jetten (in English) about his triumph:
"We've now shown to the rest of Europe and the world that it is possible to beat a populist movement if you campaign with a positive message for your country."
"We've now shown to the rest of Europe and the world that it is possible to beat a populist movement if you campaign with a positive message for your country."
D66 has officially won the snap elections in the Netherlands.
With nearly all votes counted, the far-right PVV of Geert Wilders no longer has a chance at overtaking the D66 led by Rob Jetten. He’s now in pole position for PM.
With nearly all votes counted, the far-right PVV of Geert Wilders no longer has a chance at overtaking the D66 led by Rob Jetten. He’s now in pole position for PM.
Centrist D66 confirmed as Dutch general election winner
With nearly all votes counted, Geert Wilders' far-right PVV party no longer has a chance at overtaking the centrist D66 party led by Rob Jetten.
www.euronews.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Rob Jetten (in English) about his triumph:
"We've now shown to the rest of Europe and the world that it is possible to beat a populist movement if you campaign with a positive message for your country."
"We've now shown to the rest of Europe and the world that it is possible to beat a populist movement if you campaign with a positive message for your country."
D66 has officially won the snap elections in the Netherlands.
With nearly all votes counted, the far-right PVV of Geert Wilders no longer has a chance at overtaking the D66 led by Rob Jetten. He’s now in pole position for PM.
With nearly all votes counted, the far-right PVV of Geert Wilders no longer has a chance at overtaking the D66 led by Rob Jetten. He’s now in pole position for PM.
Centrist D66 confirmed as Dutch general election winner
With nearly all votes counted, Geert Wilders' far-right PVV party no longer has a chance at overtaking the centrist D66 party led by Rob Jetten.
www.euronews.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:19 PM
D66 has officially won the snap elections in the Netherlands.
With nearly all votes counted, the far-right PVV of Geert Wilders no longer has a chance at overtaking the D66 led by Rob Jetten. He’s now in pole position for PM.
With nearly all votes counted, the far-right PVV of Geert Wilders no longer has a chance at overtaking the D66 led by Rob Jetten. He’s now in pole position for PM.
Institutional fight: the four pro-European parties (EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens) push back against Ursula von der Leyen’s €2 trillion budget overhaul and demand an “amended proposal” as condition to engage in negotiations.
The Commission says the draft stands.
The Commission says the draft stands.
The European Parliament revolts against Commission budget proposal
Four political groups, including the European People's Party, send strongly-worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen asking for changes to the budget proposal. “The Parliament cannot accept this as a bas...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Institutional fight: the four pro-European parties (EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens) push back against Ursula von der Leyen’s €2 trillion budget overhaul and demand an “amended proposal” as condition to engage in negotiations.
The Commission says the draft stands.
The Commission says the draft stands.
Are we ready for this conversation?
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Are we ready for this conversation?
Donald Trump says China has agreed to postpone for a year strict new controls on exports of rare earth metals. In exchange, the US tariffs on Chinese goods will be reduced from about 57% to a 47% rate.
The EU is likely to request a similar prolongation to alleviate the crisis.
The EU is likely to request a similar prolongation to alleviate the crisis.
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Donald Trump says China has agreed to postpone for a year strict new controls on exports of rare earth metals. In exchange, the US tariffs on Chinese goods will be reduced from about 57% to a 47% rate.
The EU is likely to request a similar prolongation to alleviate the crisis.
The EU is likely to request a similar prolongation to alleviate the crisis.
Impressive: D66 has attracted voters from every major party in the Netherlands, including the far right.
Live updates via NOS: tinyurl.com/5eym8jvd
Live updates via NOS: tinyurl.com/5eym8jvd
October 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Impressive: D66 has attracted voters from every major party in the Netherlands, including the far right.
Live updates via NOS: tinyurl.com/5eym8jvd
Live updates via NOS: tinyurl.com/5eym8jvd
Rob Jetten says he envisions a coalition with GroenLinks-PvdA (Greens-Socialists), VVD (liberals) and CDA (Christian Democrats). But VVD has said it will not enter a coalition with the Greens-Socialists.
Another (riskier) option for Jetten: D66, VVD, CDA and the hard-right JA21.
Another (riskier) option for Jetten: D66, VVD, CDA and the hard-right JA21.
Rob Jetten, the leader of D66, celebrates his electoral victory.
"One thing is certain: millions of Dutch people have turned the page. They've said goodbye to the 'it can't be done' politics. They've chosen the positive forces and the politics that will help us look ahead."
"One thing is certain: millions of Dutch people have turned the page. They've said goodbye to the 'it can't be done' politics. They've chosen the positive forces and the politics that will help us look ahead."
🚨 Just in: the centrist pro-European D66 party takes the lead in the Netherlands ahead of the far-right of Geert Wilders and the left-wing coalition of Frans Timmermans, according to exit polls.
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Rob Jetten says he envisions a coalition with GroenLinks-PvdA (Greens-Socialists), VVD (liberals) and CDA (Christian Democrats). But VVD has said it will not enter a coalition with the Greens-Socialists.
Another (riskier) option for Jetten: D66, VVD, CDA and the hard-right JA21.
Another (riskier) option for Jetten: D66, VVD, CDA and the hard-right JA21.
Rob Jetten, the leader of D66, celebrates his electoral victory.
"One thing is certain: millions of Dutch people have turned the page. They've said goodbye to the 'it can't be done' politics. They've chosen the positive forces and the politics that will help us look ahead."
"One thing is certain: millions of Dutch people have turned the page. They've said goodbye to the 'it can't be done' politics. They've chosen the positive forces and the politics that will help us look ahead."
🚨 Just in: the centrist pro-European D66 party takes the lead in the Netherlands ahead of the far-right of Geert Wilders and the left-wing coalition of Frans Timmermans, according to exit polls.
Netherlands, 9:00 PM Ipsos-I&O exit poll:
Seat projection national parliament
D66-RE: 27 (+18)
PVV-PfE: 25 (-12)
VVD-RE: 23 (-1)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 19 (+14)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 6 (+3)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
...
+/- vs. Last election result
➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands
Seat projection national parliament
D66-RE: 27 (+18)
PVV-PfE: 25 (-12)
VVD-RE: 23 (-1)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 19 (+14)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 6 (+3)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
...
+/- vs. Last election result
➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands
October 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Rob Jetten, the leader of D66, celebrates his electoral victory.
"One thing is certain: millions of Dutch people have turned the page. They've said goodbye to the 'it can't be done' politics. They've chosen the positive forces and the politics that will help us look ahead."
"One thing is certain: millions of Dutch people have turned the page. They've said goodbye to the 'it can't be done' politics. They've chosen the positive forces and the politics that will help us look ahead."