Europe in Brief
Our ‘Europe in brief ’ presents the European coverage of the participating news agencies in the European Newsroom. In their best of stories, all agencies give an overview of the predominating topics of the week. Looking at their countries, the participating agencies shed light on how EU politics are perceived there. Thus, each individual article gives a country-specific perspective on EU politics. Taken all together, they provide a truly pan-European picture.
Every enr agency selects their top stories of the week, based on their EU coverage. To read any of the articles, please select the respective language from the menu. For more EU news, please contact the agencies.
ECB finds big eurozone banks robust, but warns of geopolitical risks
Capital requirements for 2026 remain stable, but risks from geopolitics, digitalization, and competition persist.
European start-ups urge reforms to boost homegrown digital sector
Ahead of the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty in Berlin, international tech associations are calling for concrete steps to increase the continent’s competitiveness and autonomy in the digital sector.
EU working on 20th package of sanctions against Russia
The EU is preparing its 20th sanctions package against Russia. No specific details about the measures have been disclosed. Actions against the Russian shadow fleet and additional energy companies are possible, according to Brussels diplomats.
EU is providing Ukraine with new aid tranche of almost €6 billion
The EU is releasing nearly 6 billion Euro in additional funding for Ukraine. The money is being provided as loans and through the so-called Ukraine Facility. Meanwhile, the debate over the use of frozen Russian assets continues.
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Šefčovič showed American partners that the EU is fulfilling its part of the trade agreement


Kos: The Western Balkans belong to the EU on an equal basis


Macut in Tirana: I insisted on opening Cluster 3 and the remaining chapters


Italy leads the front against the single fund for the CAP


The EU does not rule out that COP30 could end 'without an agreement' (European Commissioner)


In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement reminds us of the end of the war, but also of the challenges that remain


Steelmakers: Czech Republic should create a plan to help steelworks, similar to Germany


Stier: The countries of the Western Balkans now have an opportunity, they need to seize it


Several countries are being taken to court for emissions


The 22nd Conference of Parliamentary Committees for European Integration (COSAP) held in Sarajevo - Meeting concluded without a joint statement


Mickoski: The essence is that we are not evaluated on reforms and steps, but rather on bilateral issues and disputes


Kallas: military mobility crucial insurance policy for EU


Belgium opposes the use of frozen assets for Ukraine


Brussels opens proceedings against Spain, Germany, and Latvia over firearms regulation


Costa and Von der Leyen: no peace deal without Ukraine


The summit 'Our Road to the EU' is held in Tirana, Kos: Two decisive years for the success of the Growth Plan


The European Commission has initiated legal proceedings against Slovakia for amending the constitution


EU and South Africa establish new partnership for sustainable trade


De Wever: "Never agree" to access Russian assets without strong guarantees

