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This is the official account of the European Newsroom (enr). 23 European news agencies, 22 languages.

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The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) may have come and gone, but climate change – and global targets to mitigate its negative impact – are here to stay.

Watch our video to find out where the EU’s climate ambitions stand👇
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Why the EU's climate targets matter for the planet – and the economy
YouTube video by European Newsroom
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December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The European Union remains sidelined from high-level efforts to end Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.

Within the 27-nation bloc, proposals to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine have also hit a dead end.

Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇
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December 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki publicly criticised the Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling on same-sex marriages.

He described it as “brazen interference” in the family law order of EU member states.

Read PAP’s article in Polish 👇
europeannewsroom.com/pl/morawieck...
Morawiecki o wyroku Trybunału Sprawiedliwości Unii Europejskiej: bezczelna ingerencja w porządek prawa rodzinnego
Mateusz Morawiecki ocenił, że wyrok Trybunału Sprawiedliwości Unii Europejskiej głęboko ingeruje w sprawy państw członkowskich Unii Europejskiej.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has been the president of the European Council for exactly 1 year today, since December 1, 2024.

Curious about his first year in office?

Read Lusa's article in Portuguese👇
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Vinte e duas cimeiras europeias e internacionais no primeiro ano de Costa em Bruxelas
A 01 de dezembro de 2024, Costa tomou posse como presidente do Conselho Europeu, sendo o primeiro socialista e o primeiro português no cargo
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December 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Yes to forests, no to red tape.

On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved a proposal to simplify and delay the implementation of the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) by one year.

Read #enr_EU’s Key Story for the details👇
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Strike two: EU deforestation law faces fresh setback as businesses warn of economic fallout
Protecting forests should be in everyone’s interest. But the EU’s deforestation rules pit member states, environmentalists and interest groups against each other. For now, those in favour of simplific...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The European Parliament in Strasbourg has called for banning social media for everyone under 16 years old, unless they have the consent of their parents.

Read @belgaenglish.bsky.social's article in Dutch👇
europeannewsroom.com/nl/europees-...
Europees Parlement wil sociale media verbieden voor jongeren onder 16 jaar
Het Europees Parlement heeft in Straatsburg met een ruime meerderheid aanbevolen om de toegang tot sociale media te verbieden voor jongeren onder 16 jaar, tenzij ze de toestemming van hun ouders hebbe...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The US wants the EU to ease digital rules affecting tech giants like Google and Apple, while the EU seeks relief from steep tariffs on steel. Who will give ground first?

Read #enr_EU’s Key Story for the details👇
europeannewsroom.com/us-puts-the-...
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that same-sex marriages lawfully concluded in one EU member state must be recognised in all EU countries.

Read TT's article in Swedish👇
europeannewsroom.com/sv/samkonade...
Samkönade äktenskap måste erkännas i hela EU
Samkönade äktenskap måste erkännas i samtliga EU-länder, slår EU-domstolen fast. Äktenskap som har ingåtts i ett annat land ska kunna registreras i de länder där de inte tillåts.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Facing pressure from member states and industry, the EU scrambles to regain its competitive edge and reduce layers of regulation.

The bloc’s flagship digital rules are next in line for simplification.

Read #enr_EU’s Key Story for the details👇
europeannewsroom.com/simplificati...
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Adequate living conditions in old age: the European Commission urged EU countries to promote complementary mechanisms to their pension systems.

Read more in Lusa’s article in Portuguese 👇
europeannewsroom.com/pt-pt/maria-...
Maria Luís Albuquerque defende “condições de vida adequadas na velhice” para as próximas gerações
A Comissão Europeia pediu hoje aos países da UE para adaptarem os seus sistemas de pensões para promover mecanismos complementares - como seguros de reforma e planos de poupança reforma (PPR) -, pouco...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The EU went to the COP30 climate talks with ambitious goals, but consensus is elusive – and its signature carbon pricing plans are proving particularly unpopular.

Want to delve into the 30th Conference of the Parties?

Read more in #enr_eu's Key Story👇
europeannewsroom.com/carbon-tax-o...
November 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In an interview with the European Newsroom, German MEP Nela Riehl (Volt, Greens/EFA) called for greater accountability of companies that provide social media platforms and use AI, in line with EU rules.

Read the full article👇
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November 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Bulgaria's economic growth over the next two years will be larger than the European Commission expected in spring. In 2026, the nation will also become the 21st country to adopt the euro.

Read BTA’s article in Bulgarian 👇
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Еврокомисията повиши прогнозите си за икономическия растеж в България за настоящата и следващата година
ЕК предвижда инфлацията в България да достигне 3,5 на сто през 2025 г.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
From Munich to Rome in six hours? The European Commission launched a plan to develop a high-speed rail network across all Europe by 2040.

Want to know about your country? Read #enr_eu's Key Story 👇
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November 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The European Parliament voted in favour of the 2040 climate goal – a 90-percent reduction in CO2 emissions – partially thanks to negotiations by the Danish EU presidency.

Read Ritzau’s article in Danish 👇
europeannewsroom.com/da/eu-parlam...
EU-Parlamentet bakker op om 2040-klimamål på 90 procents reduktion
EU-Parlamentet har ved en afstemning torsdag vedtaget sin position på EU's 2040-klimamål.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The government of EU candidate North Macedonia and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement to open an EIB representation office in the country.

Read MIA's article in Macedonian👇
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Потпишана спогодба за отворање на претставништво на ЕИБ во Скопје
Од денеска, ЕИБ ќе биде уште поблиску до државните институции, локалната самоуправа и македонските компании – давајќи им поддршка за реализација на нивните развојни инвестиции и проекти. Поблиското пр...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Less red tape and support for small farms: EU member states and parliament reach compromise on agriculture.

Read dpa’s EU coverage here 👇
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Negotiators reach deal to cut bureaucracy for EU farmers
Less red tape and support for small farms: EU member states and parliament found compromise on agriculture.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
According to the EU’s statistical office, Eurostat, the value of agricultural production in the EU fell by 0.9% in 2024 compared to 2023. This is the second consecutive year of a "slight decline".

Read EFE’s article in Spanish 👇
europeannewsroom.com/es/el-valor-...
El valor de la producción agrícola en la UE cayó un 0,9 % en 2024
El valor de la producción agrícola de la Unión Europea (UE) fue de 531.900 millones de euros a precios básicos en 2024, lo que supuso un descenso del 0,9 % frente a 2023, según informó este viernes la...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The EU Commission has issued its 2025 report on enlargement, commending countries leading the way towards EU membership but criticising others lagging behind.

From the Western Balkans to Ukraine and Moldova — here’s where every candidate stands👇
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November 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
“My Voice, My Choice”, a European Citizens’ Initiative by a Slovenian NGO for safe and accessible abortion for all women in the EU, was endorsed by the European Parliament’s FEMM Committee.

Read STA’s article in Slovenian 👇
europeannewsroom.com/sl/odbor-evr...
Odbor Evropskega parlamenta podprl pobudo za varen splav v EU
Odbor Evropskega parlamenta za pravice žensk in enakost spolov je podprl evropsko državljansko pobudo My Voice, My Choice za varen in dostopen splav za vse ženske v EU.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Rights for LGBTIQ+ people and rules for same-sex civil unions and marriages vary widely across the European Union and its member states.

How is the situation in your country?

Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇
europeannewsroom.com/slovakia-cur...
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Austrian Industrial Association (IV) is urging the Austrian government to change their opposition, as of September 2019, to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Major countries, like France and Poland, are still in favour.

Read APA’s article in German👇
europeannewsroom.com/de/austro-in...
Austro-Industrie drängt auf „Ja“ zu EU-Mercosur-Pakt
Österreich gehört mit Blick auf den EU-Mercosur-Pakt bislang zu den "Nein"-Sagern. Die Regierung in Wien verweist auf einen entsprechenden Parlamentsbeschluss aus dem Jahr 2019, der ihr eine Zustimmun...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
EU and Chinese officials will meet today in Brussels to try to find a solution to an ongoing dispute over the trade of rare earth minerals.

But meanwhile, what is the EU doing to become independent of China's resources?

Read #enr_eu's Key Story👇
europeannewsroom.com/eu-races-to-...
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Following previous progress and the country’s unwavering commitment to EU membership, the last chapter of Albania's negotiations with the EU is expected to be open within the year.

Read ATA´s article in Albanian 👇
europeannewsroom.com/sq/pritshmer...
Pritshmëri për hapjen e grup-kapitullit të fundit të negociatave të Shqipërisë me BE brenda vitit
KPSA përshëndeti më tej rreshtimin e plotë të Shqipërisë me politikën e jashtme dhe të sigurisë së BE-së, veçanërisht në reagimin e saj ndaj sfidave globale, dhe ndikimin pozitiv të vendit për stabili...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
MEP @michabloss.bsky.social said a 90% reduction of CO2 emissions in the EU is the "bare minimum what should be done for the climate" and called for more "political courage" to deliver.
October 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM