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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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Interpol announced 85 arrests in 17-country operation

Interpol conducted an EU-funded project targeting the most dangerous international fugitives involved in violence and organised crime.

NATO chief Rutte says EU does not need to break from US on defence

Rutte believes that the European Union should continue to cooperate with the United States on defence matters.

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.

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La Bulgarie adopte l'euro, accepté immédiatement dans les magasins de Sofia

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Bulgaria adopts the euro, immediately accepted in Sofia's shops

Урсула фон дер Лайен и Кристин Лагард приветстваха България за присъединяването ѝ към еврозоната

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Ursula von der Leyen and Christine Lagarde congratulated Bulgaria on its accession to the euro area

L'UE avertit Israel qu'une suspension d'ONG à Gaza empêcherait l'acheminement d'aide vitale (commisaire)

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EU warns Israel that suspending NGOs in Gaza would prevent the delivery of vital aid (commissioner)

Z novim letom ugodnejša ureditev pri čezmejnem trgovanju z elektriko

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With the new year, a more favourable arrangement for cross-border electricity trading

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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

Interpol announced 85 arrests in 17-country operation

Interpol conducted an EU-funded project targeting the most dangerous international fugitives involved in violence and organised crime.

NATO chief Rutte says EU does not need to break from US on defence

Rutte believes that the European Union should continue to cooperate with the United States on defence matters.

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.

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?

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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

Interpol announced 85 arrests in 17-country operation

NATO chief Rutte says EU does not need to break from US on defence

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

The following articles are translated with artificial intelligence (Beta)

Bulgaria adopts the euro, immediately accepted in Sofia's shops

Ursula von der Leyen and Christine Lagarde congratulated Bulgaria on its accession to the euro area

EU warns Israel that suspending NGOs in Gaza would prevent the delivery of vital aid (commissioner)

With the new year, a more favourable arrangement for cross-border electricity trading

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

Interpol announced 85 arrests in 17-country operation

NATO chief Rutte says EU does not need to break from US on defence

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

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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