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From Ukraine to AI: The EU’s big challenges for 2026

From global diplomacy and trade to defence and rapid technological development, the EU has its work cut out as it navigates the transition into a year of high-stakes challenges.

EU postpones Mercosur trade deal amid member states resistance and farmer backlash

After 25 years of talks, the EU-Mercosur deal has been postponed again until January after Italy demanded safeguards for the EU agricultural sector, just days before it was planned to be signed. The decision emerged amid divisions in Brussels: Germany backs the deal, France opposes it and farmers across Europe are protesting.

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China introduces import tariffs on EU dairy products

Trade tensions between China and the European Union have entered a new phase as Beijing moves to impose provisional tariffs on selected European dairy products.

EU countries vote for more relaxed genetic engineering regulations

On Friday, a majority of EU countries voted in favour of a relaxation of the rules on the sale of genetically modified food without special labelling in the future.

EU agrees to provide Ukraine with €90 billion

EU leaders meeting in Brussels agreed on a plan to finance Ukraine in its defence against Russia’s war of agression for the coming years.

EU agrees to new rules to deport asylum seekers to third countries

Amid pressure from right-wing and populist forces, the EU has taken the next step to tighten its migration rulebook.

EU calls on Western Balkans to step up reforms for membership

Geopolitical tensions are driving EU enlargement forward. In the Western Balkan region, Albania and Montenegro are making rapid progress towards membership.

EU rights award given to jailed journalists from Georgia and Belarus

The European Parliament awards the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to two imprisoned journalists from Georgia and Belarus.

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Evropská komise oznámila, že ČR vyplatila 114 milionů eur na pomoc po povodních

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The European Commission announced that the Czech Republic has paid out 114 million euros in flood relief

Maia Sandu anunţă prioritatea absolută a politicii interne şi externe a Republicii Moldova: Aderarea la UE

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Maia Sandu announces the absolute priority of the Republic of Moldova's domestic and foreign policy: Accession to the EU

Surpêche de maquereaux : l'UE dénonce un accord entre Royaume-Uni et Norvège

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Mackerel overfishing: the EU denounces an agreement between the United Kingdom and Norway

“EU4InclusiveTeaching”, mbi 15 mijë mësues u trajnuan në mësimdhënie gjithëpërfshirëse

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“EU4InclusiveTeaching”, over 15,000 teachers trained in inclusive teaching

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Why the EU’s climate targets matter for the planet – and the economy

The European Union aspires to be a leader in climate action. Although it pushed for more concrete action at the UN talks in Belém last month, the political climate within the 27-nation bloc is not conducive to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?

The combustion engine has been subject to controversy in EU lawmaking for years. Will the EU’s 2035 ban be upheld, or will it fade away?

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Europe in Brief

China introduces import tariffs on EU dairy products

Trade tensions between China and the European Union have entered a new phase as Beijing moves to impose provisional tariffs on selected European dairy products.

EU countries vote for more relaxed genetic engineering regulations

On Friday, a majority of EU countries voted in favour of a relaxation of the rules on the sale of genetically modified food without special labelling in the future.

EU agrees to provide Ukraine with €90 billion

EU leaders meeting in Brussels agreed on a plan to finance Ukraine in its defence against Russia’s war of agression for the coming years.

EU agrees to new rules to deport asylum seekers to third countries

Amid pressure from right-wing and populist forces, the EU has taken the next step to tighten its migration rulebook.

EU calls on Western Balkans to step up reforms for membership

Geopolitical tensions are driving EU enlargement forward. In the Western Balkan region, Albania and Montenegro are making rapid progress towards membership.

Videos

Why the EU’s climate targets matter for the planet – and the economy

The European Union aspires to be a leader in climate action. Although it pushed for more concrete action at the UN talks in Belém last month, the political climate within the 27-nation bloc is not conducive to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?

The combustion engine has been subject to controversy in EU lawmaking for years. Will the EU’s 2035 ban be upheld, or will it fade away?

View more videos

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Key Stories

From Ukraine to AI: The EU’s big challenges for 2026

EU postpones Mercosur trade deal amid member states resistance and farmer backlash

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Upcoming Events

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Europe in Brief

China introduces import tariffs on EU dairy products

EU countries vote for more relaxed genetic engineering regulations

EU agrees to provide Ukraine with €90 billion

EU agrees to new rules to deport asylum seekers to third countries

EU calls on Western Balkans to step up reforms for membership

EU rights award given to jailed journalists from Georgia and Belarus

The following articles are translated with artificial intelligence (Beta)

The European Commission announced that the Czech Republic has paid out 114 million euros in flood relief

Maia Sandu announces the absolute priority of the Republic of Moldova's domestic and foreign policy: Accession to the EU

Mackerel overfishing: the EU denounces an agreement between the United Kingdom and Norway

“EU4InclusiveTeaching”, over 15,000 teachers trained in inclusive teaching

Videos

Why the EU’s climate targets matter for the planet – and the economy

EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?

Europe in Brief

China introduces import tariffs on EU dairy products

EU countries vote for more relaxed genetic engineering regulations

EU agrees to provide Ukraine with €90 billion

EU agrees to new rules to deport asylum seekers to third countries

EU calls on Western Balkans to step up reforms for membership

Videos

Why the EU’s climate targets matter for the planet – and the economy

EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?

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