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We could begin this opinion piece with a long explanation of the climate crisis. But you already know about it. You have read the warnings from climate bodies, and you have heard the speeches from world leaders. Sadly, you might even have witnessed the effects first hand – extreme heat, floods, drought, and wildfires are becoming ever more commonplace.

The European Union’s new climate commissioner, Wopke Hoekstra, made written commitments on Wednesday (4 October) to defend a 90% cut in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, a move that financial analysts say will send EU carbon prices above the €400 mark.

Russia has signed a deal for a permanent naval base on the Black Sea coast of the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia, its leader was quoted as saying on Thursday (5 October) , after he met President Vladimir Putin.

As EU leaders gather in Granada today, their most publicised agenda item is the situation with Armenia after Azerbaijan took control of Nagorno-Karabakh following a 24-hour military operation that ended almost four decades of tension.

This week, Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast takes a deep dive into the evolving crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. Thousands of ethnic Armenians living in the territory have been displaced following Azerbaijan’s recent offensive to regain control of the contested enclave –...

Moldova's parliament began moves on Wednesday (4 October) to prevent members of the banned pro-Russian Shor (Șor) party running in local elections for other parties or as independent candidates.

Can the Europe of 2030 be peaceful, and prosperous and lead the world in sustainability? How to achieve that goal amid multiple crises, is the question EU leaders face at their summit this week, write  Guillaume Faury, Micael Johansson and...

There were increased irregularities in the spending of the EU budget and recovery funds in 2022, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

President Joe Biden expressed fears on 4 October that US aid to Ukraine could be hurt by congressional chaos and said he will give a major speech soon to plead why it is necessary to help Ukraine repel Russian invaders.

In today's Capitals, Germany's liberal FDP also calls for a 'regulatory pause' for burdensome EU legislation, the Kremlin expresses its anger over Norway joining the EU ban on Russian cars, and so much more.

Faced with another winter of scarce gas supplies, the German government is keeping its lignite coal power plants on standby for one more season.

The COVID-19 pandemic and monkeypox outbreak of recent years underlined the need for better preparedness and monitoring, from a global as well as EU perspective, Andrea Ammon, Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) told Euractiv....

As Brussels deliberates on Georgia's eligibility for EU candidate status, a parallel debate revolves around the conditions that should be mandated for Georgia's future integration, writes Sergi Kapanadze.

Record-high September temperatures are "beyond belief" as our world hurtles towards breaching a key warming benchmark, the head of the European Union's climate monitor told AFP.

Moscow criticised Norway’s decision to ban Russian-registered private cars with nine or fewer seats – which came into force on Wednesday as part of EU sanctions against Russia – and promised a coordinated response with relevant ministries. “Including Norway in...

The EU Commission’s anti-fraud office, OLAF, has concluded its investigations into corruption in the disbursement of EU funds through the IPARD II agricultural programme in Albania, with no more disbursements scheduled until 2025. The IPARD II programme is pre-accession assistance...

Changes to Serbia’s excise tax law came into force on 1 October, raising excise duties on fuel, cigarettes, alcohol and coffee by eight per cent. However, this decision does not necessarily mean that these products will become eight per cent...

EU transport commissioner Adina Vălean launched the European Declaration on Cycling on Wednesday (4 October), signalling Brussels’ willingness to throw its political weight behind travelling by two wheels.

Read this op-ed in Romanian. The ongoing revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has drawn a spotlight that casts shadows far and wide. From the halls of the European Parliament to the stock rooms of cafes and...

Romania has weathered the economic shocks of the pandemic, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the subsequent spike in energy and food costs, but while it has managed to reduce its budget deficit significantly, it needs to do more, an IMF...