European FOMO while Trump-XI summit wraps in Washington Good morning. Angela Skujins here on Friday newsletter duties. Let’s dive in. Euronews · Sep 25
The AI battlefield: Europe embraces the ‘new normal’ Good morning. It’s Thursday, and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s agenda: exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) on Europe’s battlefield, keeping the international justice system accountable, and how to stop the world’s islands from sinking. Euronews · Sep 24
Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' Russia Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn, authoring today’s newsletter along with my colleague Angela Skujins, who’s live on your screens this morning. Today: how a Russia sanctions showdown is leaving a bad taste, and why Brussels is facing mounting pressure to address the energy crunch. Euronews · Sep 23
The trials and tribulations of finalising an EU sanctions package Good morning. Angela Skujins holding this Tuesday's newsletter pen, where we dive into the battle lines that continue to be drawn over Russian sanctions, and why a Mediterranean minister is calling on EU cash to set-up return hubs. Euronews · Sep 22
‘A disaster’ – Merz’s migraine-triggering electoral defeat Good morning. Angela Skujins on newsletter duties this week, with our attention split between Germany, the United States and Belgium this Monday morning. Let's go. Euronews · Sep 21
Energy crunch and inflationary fears loom over EU finance talks Hello, this is Mared Gwyn holding the newsletter pen in Brussels. This morning: Eurozone finance ministers gather amid mounting economic pressures, and EU ambassadors make another push to break the Russia sanctions deadlock. Euronews · Sep 18
France ties EU sanctions renewal to prisoner release Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: why France is holding up the renewal of the EU’s sanctions list, and a teaser of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech. Euronews · Sep 15
Welcome to Riga and the Baltic military-industrial complex Good morning. Angela Skujins penning this Friday newsletter from the bitter Baltics, where I’ve just spent the last few days immersed in beetroot soup, battlefield tactics and the scintillating spirit of the rīdzinieki, aka Rigan people. Euronews · Sep 11
‘Migration is very much back on the agenda,' EU diplomat forewarns Good morning. Angela Skujins here on newsletter duty, writing this while I watch the sun rise over the tarmac at Brussels Zaventem airport. I came here outrageously early because Europe Today never stops, and neither does this newsletter! Euronews · Sep 9
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: The sick man of Germany? Good morning. Angela Skujins here, penning this newsletter, where an election in the German region of Saxony-Anhalt — an area unknown to many before Monday — is serving as a dark omen for the country’s embattled leader, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Euronews · Sep 8
Alternative for Germany's victory, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's nightmare Good morning, readers. Angela Skujins here holding the pen for this week’s newsletter, where a seismic regional election in Germany’s east has seen the far-right, anti-migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) sweep to power, with the blow ricocheting as far as Berlin. Euronews · Sep 7
Kyiv to EU: 'Think outside the box' on Russia's frozen assets Hello, it’s Friday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, Ukraine’s Finance Minister shares his thoughts on plans to channel Russia’s immobilised state assets to Kyiv. We also break down the brewing crisis in the Black Sea. Euronews · Sep 4
Spanish government in turmoil as Ceuta crisis deepens Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. This morning, a warning from the Lithuanian Foreign Minister on the escalating threat from Moscow. But we start with the deepening crisis facing the Spanish government. Euronews · Sep 3
Europe jolted by the Kremlin’s ‘hybrid’ escalation Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, we bring you an exclusive sit-down interview with the EU’s trade chief on his quest to rein in the EU’s ballooning trade deficit with Beijing. But we start with the escalating tensions between Europe and Moscow. Euronews · Sep 2
Euronews · Aug 31 A cold shower from the north as Iceland rejects EU membership talks Good morning, readers. We’re back. Europe Today is live on your screens from 8.00 CEST every weekday — and back in your inboxes from 8.30. I’m Mared Gwyn, with you today and for the rest of the week.
Euronews · Jul 24 The EU is walking a tightrope between the world's major hegemons In today's newsletter: Trump announces tariff threats from across the transatlantic, while Euronews speaks with an MEP fresh off a trip to China, and analysis on what happened with the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia.
Euronews · Jul 23 The EU versus Big Tech, and sanctions package approval In today's newsletter: A potential fine is on its way for a US technology company in breach of the bloc's digital fairness rules, and the EU's 21st package of sanctions finally gets over the line amid criticism from a Baltic head of state in exclusive comments to Euronews.
Euronews · Jul 22 Brussels’ double deadlock In today's newsletter: EU ambassadors aim to end the impasse on the 21st package of sanctions for Russia and whether to crack down on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, and more.
Euronews · Jul 20 Sweet, sweet Spanish victory In today's newsletter: The FIFA World Cup magic comes to an end, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds court on competitiveness, and various European capitals face ministerial reshuffles.
Euronews · Jul 17 A Greek tragedy, and a postcard from Djibouti Hello, I’m Mared Gwyn with the final newsletter of the week. Today I take you from Greece to Djibouti, and provide exclusive insights into a closed-door Brussels meeting addressed by Jared Kushner.
Euronews · Jul 16 Drones, military gains and a contentious reshuffle Hello, readers. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this morning's newsletter: the EU’s defence chief tells Euronews Ukraine’s military successes could force Putin to the negotiating table, and why President Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle is raising eyebrows.
Euronews · Jul 15 Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar.
Euronews · Jul 14 Newsletter: Push for sanctions on Russia goes to the wire Good morning, readers. This is Mared Gwyn. In this Tuesday morning newsletter: the final push to get fresh sanctions on Russia over the line, exclusive lines from an interview with the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, and another packed day of enlargement talks.
Euronews · Jul 13 Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government.
Euronews · Jul 10 Newsletter: Money talks, but first listen to Lagarde In today's newsletter: An exclusive interview with EBC President Christine Lagarde, the Spanish proposal of €850 billion of EU common borrowing, and ambassadors race to the 21st sanctions package against Russia finish line.