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A majority in the lower chamber of the British parliament, the House of Commons, has voted in favour of making assisted dying accessible to the terminally ill in England and Wales. The law allows adults with less than six months to live access to medical assistance in ending their lives. The decision will now be put to a panel of experts. The national press is divided.

The move deals a further blow to the Green Claims directive, which is already under pressure from the Commission.

Big Tobacco argues that extra taxes will push up black market trade, but not everyone agrees.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about the Iran conflict looming over NATO and EU summits this week, Europe’s far-right transnational revolutionaries, and so much more.

Optimising heating is crucial for reducing Europe’s emissions. A new study shows that replacing fossil fuels with renewable sources, especially biomass, is a cost-effective way to decarbonise. The upcoming Heating and Cooling Strategy should prioritise this opportunity.

Most Slovaks want to remain in NATO, a new poll shows, undercutting Robert Fico’s claim that the country would be better off staying out of military alliances.

A new poll shows most Poles doubt president-elect Karol Nawrocki will maintain good ties with Kyiv, amid his opposition to Ukraine’s EU and NATO bids.

Pedro Sánchez secures NATO deal letting Spain cap defence spending at 2.1%, dodging pressure to match higher targets.

Voting data shows the German Free Voters are drifting away from their Renew Europe group in the European Parliament.

Originating from rocks used in phosphate fertilisers, cadmium is a carcinogenic heavy metal that accumulates in soil and crops through agricultural use, making food the main source of human exposure.

State media reported around 60 people were injured.

An internal EU review of the trade agreement with Israel says there are "indications of a breach" of the human rights commitments set out in the deal.

The EU maintains its mantra that diplomacy should take precedence over military action.

American involvement marks a serious escalation in the war in the Middle East.

Fishing communities that have stewarded the waters for generations are being punished by the current fisheries management system in the EU.