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Energy markets are on edge as Iran tensions disrupt shipping and threaten supply shocks. EU foreign ministers and energy ministers meet in Brussels to discuss what the bloc can actually do to protect global energy flows — and whether it has the tools to act. Meanwhile, Norway is positioning itself as a reliable energy lifeline as the geopolitical turmoil puts security of supply back in focus. And the U.K.’s Brexit minister is in town as the EU asks Britain to lower the tuition fees it charges students from the bloc before Brussels and London can move forward with a “Brexit…
France held the first round of its 2026 municipal elections on Sunday, with nearly 48.7 million voters called to the polls across around 35,000 villages, towns and city boroughs. The vote was also marked by a high abstention rate. Analysts point to several possible reasons, including growing distrust in politics and broader democratic fatigue among voters. Around two-thirds of French villages, towns and smaller municipalities are expected to elect their mayor in the first round, often often due to there only being one candidate listed, or limited competition. The picture is far more uncertain in France’s largest cities, where the…
US President Donald Trump is piling the pressure on the UK to back his war in Iran – but how long can Sir Keir Starmer hold his nerve? Barrels of oil continue to be above $100, and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut – all as Mr Trump casts doubt on the future of NATO for nations not co-operating with him. Ahead of a key PM speech later today, Sam and Anne examine the diplomatic fallout and assess how the prime minister will navigate an increasingly fraught relationship with Mr Trump. Plus, what does all this mean for people back…
Military strikes and rising tensions have made it harder to ship goods through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage that handles about one-fifth of the world’s oil and large amounts of liquefied natural gas. Tanker traffic has dropped sharply due to security concerns, insurance costs are up, and some big energy facilities in the Gulf have stopped production. As a result, global energy markets reacted sharply: oil prices have jumped, and natural gas prices, particularly in Europe, are rising as traders fear prolonged supply disruptions. A severe energy crisis is pending. The European Union imports most of its energy,…
“It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,” Trump said. “If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO.” Trump said allies could contribute naval assets such as minesweepers — vessels Europe has far more of than the U.S. “Whatever it takes,” he said when asked what help Washington expects. In recent days, he has namechecked China, France, Japan, South Korea and the U.K. as countries he expects to assist in the Gulf.…
Published on 16/03/2026 – 9:18 GMT+1 On today’s show: Euronews’ EU Editor Maria Tadeo reports on the latest developments and reactions to the US-Israeli war on Iran, with the impact of the conflict to Europe’s energy system expected to be front and centre in today’s meeting of EU foreign ministers. A live connection with Associated Press’ Philip Crowther, who joins Europe Today from the Strait of Hormuz with the latest updates. Interviews with Oana Țoiu, Romania’s Foreign Minister, and Lana Nusseibeh, United Arab Emirates Minister of State. Our Stefan Grobe looks into the news indicating that Manfred Weber, President of…
9:21 GMT+1 Palestinian civilian killed in missile attack on Abu Dhabi, authorities say A Palestinian civilian was killed in a missile attack early on Monday in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi, authorities said.The Abu Dhabi Media Office said a missile fell on a civilian vehicle in the al-Bahyah area. The death raises the toll to seven people in the UAE since the US and Israel fired the war’s opening salvo on 28 February. Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving a missile falling on a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahyah area, resulting in one casualty…
Die Preise an den Zapfsäulen kennen nur eine Richtung: nach oben. Weil die tägliche Preisobergrenze allein kaum Entlastung verspricht, diskutiert die Koalition nun über eine Spritpreisbremse. Eine neue Taskforce aus Kartellamt, Mineralölkonzernen und Politik berät heute auch dazu. Rasmus Buchsteiner analysiert, warum Schwarz-Rot trotz ökonomischer Skepsis unter politischem Druck steht und wieso die Pläne in der Regierung auf weniger Gegenliebe stoßen als im Parlament und in den Ländern. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview fordert Thüringens Ministerpräsident Mario Voigt ein Aussetzen der CO2-Bepreisung. Voigt erklärt, wie er die daraus resultierenden Milliardenlöcher stopfen will und warum Pragmatismus jetzt vor Ideologie gehen muss, um den politischen…
Published on 16/03/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Travelling with the little ones does not always give the whole “relaxed holiday vibe” for parents. From struggling in airport queues, carrying all the extra essentials and dealing with the odd tantrum, even a short one- or two-day trip away can take the stress levels up a notch. Now that the Easter and summer holidays are on the horizon, many parents will be searching for the ideal place where they can take their kids away for a family break. With this in mind, travel booking platform LateRooms has created a new “Family Breaks Index”,…
The criticism comes as von der Leyen faces a growing rebellion from Spanish socialists from Sánchez’s party, who form an important part of her own dominant coalition in the European Parliament. Senior lawmakers last week condemned comments from the Commission president in which she declared “Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old-world order, for a world that has gone and will not return.” Representatives for von der Leyen declined to comment. Von der Leyen has measured her criticism of the U.S. and Israel, saying that the Iranian regime deserves to fall but urging diplomatic solutions to the…