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Merz’s key ally and Germany's second-in-command, Lars Klingbeil, is struggling to unite his Social Democrats behind his pragmatist course, spelling trouble for the chancellor.

Pitched as a lifeline for public media, the reform aims to merge France’s fragmented landscape into a single, centralised structure.

Italy’s controversial deal to process asylum seekers in Albania may violate constitutional and EU law, according to the country’s top court – a non-binding opinion that could fuel legal challenges.

Orlen has formally severed all ties with Russian oil, ending a 12-year contract and marking a symbolic shift in regional energy security three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

A visible rise in the dynamics needed to yield a plant-based diet for Europeans is giving hope to activists that an EU action plan can produce long-term policy fruit.    

Ireland is tackling the growing problem of sexually transmitted infections now faced by most of Europe. Prevention and inclusiveness are at the centre of the new strategy, with an enhanced pharmacy role.

Maroš Šefčovič says he will do his “utmost” to reach a deal with US counterparts during talks in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday.

Until Europe’s leaders learn to leave their local feuds at the door, Brussels will not be able to deliver results at the pace the current world demands.

The deal includes safeguard clauses allowing trade restrictions if EU markets – or even individual member states – face disruptions.

The European Commission framed the data as a “powerful” mandate just days before publishing its 2040 climate goal proposal.

"You can't change geography – Turkey will always be a neighbour state to the Republic of Cyprus," the Cypriot president said.

“You grow it or you mine it”, as the saying goes. Simple as it may sound, it highlights a fundamental reality of our life – nearly all critical resources come either from earth below or the soil above. As potato and apple farmers in the EU, we stand proudly on the side of growing.

Europe’s startup scene is dynamic, ambitious and growing – but when it comes to shaping the rules that govern it, the continent’s most innovative voices remain sidelined.

Greece is pushing ahead with a transitional compensation scheme for innovation, while also focusing on developing data infrastructure.

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New EU rules aim to establish minimum conditions for breeding, selling or placing cats and dogs in shelters in order to address concerns about their welfare.

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Romania prolongs its licensing scheme for Ukrainian agri-food imports through 2025, citing farmer protection and national food security concerns.

Seville hosts world leaders for a high-stakes UN summit aimed at rebooting global finance rules to meet 2030 sustainable development goals.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about who gets to steer the Eurozone, Orbán attacking Brussels after Budapest Pride, France claiming its latest Russia sanctions are the toughest yet.