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Briefing: ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green

Strategic angle: Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: From mall to torture site: The debate over El Helicoide's future in Venezuela

Strategic angle: Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela's most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?

Strategic angle: The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Venezuela interim president replaces top military commanders in sweeping reforms

Delcy Rodriguez implements major changes in military leadership following US intervention.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Missile Strikes Near Russian TV Crew in Lebanon

Strategic angle: A missile hit close to a Russian state TV crew during a live broadcast, injuring the reporter and cameraman.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: How UK–Europe Trade Is Driving the Next Generation of Manufacturing

Strategic angle: Exploring the cross-border collaboration in manufacturing that shapes Europe's future.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: 'There's a lot of ways that this could escalate and get worse': Iran war rattles energy markets

Strategic angle: Dan Marks discusses the implications of Israel's attack on Iran's South Pars natural gas field for global energy markets.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Norway Crown Princess Admits Manipulation by Epstein

Strategic angle: Mette-Marit acknowledges her lack of awareness regarding Epstein's past in a recent interview.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's decision could jeopardize crucial financial assistance for Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

Politics

Ten EU countries revolt over carbon rules threatening industry ahead of key summit

Ahead of a key European summit, 10 EU countries are challenging the bloc's climate policy, citing risks to industry.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: After a year of Trump's cuts to foreign aid, has humanitarian funding suffered?

Strategic angle: The US slashed humanitarian aid in 2025, with many EU countries following suit to redirect funds domestically and to crises closer to home, such as in Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

Politics

Europe Today: EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels as Iran war enters third week

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: A Mexican teen migrant dies in a Florida jail holding ICE detainees

Strategic angle: Royer Perez-Jimenez is the second person to die in ICE custody this week.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Drone defense in the Iran war: What can Ukraine offer?

Strategic angle: As the Iran war continues apace, Ukraine's hard-won expertise in countering drone swarms is sparking interest around the world.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Europe and Japan signal readiness to secure Hormuz as tanker traffic resumes selectively

Strategic angle: The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Food for thought: The Mafia sits at the table, but who is paying the bill?

Strategic angle: The well-known Italian restaurant, founded by an Aragonese family, has been controversially ordered by a court to change its name, but can a commercial claim clash with memory or common sense?

Editorial Staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: 'It was the decision of one oligarch' - Bulgarian PM Gyurov walks back Board of Peace participation

Strategic angle: Bulgarian PM says Board of Peace participation was not cleared by parliament and joining was the result of political maneuvering by 'one oligarch'.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Penguins are ingesting worrying amounts of white plastic. Could switching colours protect them?

Strategic angle: Researchers set out to discover why seabirds appear to be attracted to white plastic over other colours.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Middle East crisis may divert millions of tourists to Europe

Strategic angle: The blow to tourism in the Middle East and Gulf opens up both an opportunity and a risk for Europe.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: The Iran oil shock: Who pays the most fuel tax in Europe?

Strategic angle: Fuel prices across Europe are soaring, with taxes making up more than half of the cost at the pump in many countries.

Editorial Staff Mar 20