The mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in July sparked a debate about the role of the European Border and Coast […]
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Frontex chief calls for better EU border intelligence after Ceuta crisis
Brussels (European Newsroom) – The European Union should improve how it detects and connects early warnings at its external borders after the mass arrival of […]
“Climate change is here, and it hurts” — interview with the European Environment Agency’s Executive Director
The hottest summer ever recorded, rivers and lakes drier than ever, and wildfires burning thousands of hectares of nature to the ground – Europe is […]
Renewables key to cutting fossil fuel use and stabilising energy prices, European Environment Agency says
Brussels/Copenhage (enr) – Increasing the uptake of renewable energy is key to safeguarding Europe’s energy security as the EU seeks to heavily reduce CO2 emissions […]
EEA chief warns climate change could make parts of Europe unsuitable for farming
Heat, drought and water scarcity could fundamentally change agriculture in parts of Europe, with some crops no longer viable in the driest areas of the […]
Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the EU’s Enlargement agenda: Interview with MEP David McAllister
In an interview with the European Newsroom (enr), the leading German foreign policy politician in the European Parliament, David McAllister, urged Ukraine to accept a […]
Fact-checking in the age of AI: a European Newsroom workshop on verification
What is disinformation? What principles drive the spread of fake content online? And what role does artificial intelligence play in this context? On May 27, […]
Bridging the Atlantic: US and German journalists discuss EU reporting at the European Newsroom
The European Newsroom (enr) welcomed a group of journalists from the United States to its offices in Brussels as part of their two-week exchange programme […]
From Dublin to Brussels: European Newsroom meets upcoming Irish EU Presidency
Ireland will take over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, 2026. In a background briefing for the European […]
EUconomy closing event: ”Cohesion is not a luxury. It is necessary.”
EU cohesion policy becomes tangible when people learn, work, access public services and cooperate across borders. This was one of the key messages of the […]
How AI is changing SEO: a two-part European Newsroom workshop
Why is my website not appearing as a top search result on Google? How do I adapt my content to make it more visible online? […]
From defence reliance to resilience: Interview with European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius
The EU has a defence clause. But does it have a plan? That was among the questions raised during an interview with Andrius Kubilius, European […]
EU regions demand targeted investment for automotive industry amid electrification push
European regions and cities demand clear rules and solid financial backing to help Europe’s ailing car industry through the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). The […]
Social media, kids, and AI: interview with European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen
Is artificial intelligence growing more rapidly than humanity’s ability to contain it? The EU’s tech chief had a stark warning for the development of AI […]
Displaced Ukrainians need clarity about their future, EU regions say
European regions and cities are calling on the EU to give millions of displaced Ukrainians legal certainty and a genuine choice between building a future […]
To enter the EU, or not to enter the EU? Interview with Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner
Migration policy is high on the European Union’s agenda. But one month after the bloc’s new rules – known as the Pact on Migration and […]
Can money keep pace with Europe’s defence ambitions? Interview with European Investment Bank chief Nadia Calviño
In an interview with the European Newsroom (enr), the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Nadia Calviño, told journalists that the bank is on […]
EU tech chief expects countries leading AI race to come around on safety
The European Union’s technology chief expects countries that oppose stricter artificial intelligence rules to change course, as AI systems are becoming more capable and harder […]
Curbs on rent rises and holiday lets can offer faster relief for tenants, says EU housing chair
Regulation could be the fastest response for tenants facing their next rent payment, Italian MEP Irene Tinagli said. Measures to moderate rent increases and restrict […]
The EU “is a champion of international rules-based order”: Interview with European Council President António Costa
“The European Union is a champion of international rules-based order,” European Council President António Costa told the enr in an interview with European news agencies […]