The Latest Breaking News from Europe

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Talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine have intensified, with France and other European powers stressing the need for robust security guarantees for Kyiv before any discussion of territorial concessions. While negotiators report progress on Western-backed assurances, deep differences remain over land occupied by Russia.

Thirty years ago this week, the Dayton Accords were signed in Paris, bringing an end to the Bosnian war, the most destructive conflict Europe had witnessed since 1945.

Down over 25% from all-time highs, European tech stocks such as Klarna and Spotify are top investments, according to Dan Ives.

The European Union is moving to dial back its total ban on cars with gas or diesel engines by 2035

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launched a pair of Galileo satellites just after midnight on Wednesday (Dec. 17), adding to the continent's geopositioning constellation.

The European Commission has presented a plan to address the housing crisis in Europe, which includes relaxing rules on economic intervention by governments.

Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division.

Most people outside of banking won’t have heard of Euroclear. It’s a Brussels-based settlement provider that enables the transfer of ownership of securities between seller and buyer. The firm is the focal point of a major geopolitical confrontation between Russia and the European Union.