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Europe Today: Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni in France

Euronews Thursday 25 June 2026, 05:57 UTC 1 min read
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the French Riviera today for a major summit. On today's show: Euronews' Marcelina Burzec reports live from Poland as European leaders gather for 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, with Kyiv seeking defence and energy agreements.

The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the French Riviera today for a major summit. On today's show: Euronews' Marcelina Burzec reports live from Poland as European leaders gather for 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, with Kyiv seeking defence and energy agreements. Euronews' Sasha Vakulina reports on Ukraine’s situation on the battlefield, where Kyiv has significantly intensified its strikes on Crimea. Interview with the former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy. Euronews' Gabriele Barbati reports live from Italy as French President Emmanuel Macron meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni today. We hear from French Prime Minister and EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier about his take on 10 years since the Brexit vote Euronews' Stefan Grobe brings you the latest from the FIFA World Cup as the decisive final round of the group stage gets underway. When and where to watch Europe Today? You can join Euronews’ chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon and our EU editor Maria Tadeo live on TV and Euronews' website as well as digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram) every weekday at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, our new format brings you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. It's also available as a newsletter and podcast.
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