Euronews is launching a new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, designed to bring viewers across the continent up to speed on the most important developments shaping the European political, social, and economic landscape.
Broadcasting live from Brussels each morning at 8:00 CET, the 15-minute show promises sharp analysis, exclusive interviews, and real-time updates on the stories defining Europe.
The programme opens this week amid a dramatic escalation between the European Union and Elon Musk, founder of X (formerly Twitter), who has declared that the EU should be “abolished” after regulators hit his platform with a $140 million fine.
The European Commission argues the penalty is justified, pointing to several violations of the bloc’s landmark Digital Services Act, the sweeping legislation aimed at combating online harms, disinformation, and illegal content across major tech platforms. It is the first-ever fine issued under the DSA and signals the EU’s determination to enforce stricter digital oversight.
To unpack the implications of this unprecedented move, Euronews’ EU editor Maria Tadeo will join chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon on set, offering insight into the growing friction between Brussels and Musk—a clash that has intensified repeatedly over content moderation and legal compliance
Reporter Jakob Janas will also provide context with a detailed look at the history of confrontations between the tech billionaire and EU institutions.
Monday’s programme also features a special interview with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled leader of the Belarusian democratic movement. Tsikhanouskaya rose to prominence after running against Belarus’s longtime authoritarian ruler Alexander Lukashenko in the disputed 2020 presidential election.
Forced to flee to Lithuania to avoid imprisonment, she has become one of the most influential voices advocating for democratic reform, political freedoms, and international pressure on the Minsk regime—particularly regarding its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Speaking to Europe Today, she outlines the challenges facing Belarusian civil society and the urgency of maintaining global attention on her country’s struggle.
Meanwhile, EU justice ministers are convening in Brussels to discuss the long-delayed implementation of the EU migration pact, a framework aimed at balancing responsibility-sharing and border management across the 27-member bloc.
The meeting follows another deadly tragedy in the Mediterranean after 17 people lost their lives attempting to reach Crete this weekend. The incident has renewed calls for coordinated EU action and safer legal pathways for vulnerable migrants.
Correspondent Aida Sanchez reports from the ground, detailing how the latest loss of life is shaping political debate and influencing member states’ positions ahead of critical negotiations.
Europe Today, presented in English with live translated subtitles in 11 languages, marks a significant expansion of Euronews’ commitment to delivering accessible, multilingual coverage.
With its concise format and high-calibre reporting, the programme aims to become an indispensable part of Europe’s morning news routine, capturing the continent’s most pressing realities as they unfold.