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Tue, 06/24/2025 - 20:06
"If we lose up to 15% of our weight, that can lead to a 61% remission in cases of type 2 diabetes."
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 18:29
While the vote carries no legal weight, the conservatives have recently demonstrated their growing influence over EU green policy.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 18:02
The separation of "hard" and "soft" defence spending could once again highlight shortcomings in military capabilities. But is the rush to hit GDP targets missing the mark?
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 17:41
"I don't see any particular value in keeping the money and not spending it,” Germany's new finance minister said following the unveiling of his first budget.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 17:04
The Polish presidency will start negotiations with Parliament next Monday, one day before handing the rotating presidency over to Denmark.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 16:43
Airlines say the plan will hike fares and strip passengers of choice.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 16:06
Failed pension talks push Bayrou toward possible ouster.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 15:35
Jansen’s main national priority will be concluding a multisectoral healthcare agreement, while her EU priorities are yet to be determined.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 15:09
Pedro Sánchez’s troubles mount as a judge calls for a Supreme Court probe into his justice minister over alleged corruption tied to the PM’s wife.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 13:30
The vote escalates a spat over the Commission's sidelining of MEPs on its SAFE scheme – leaving the final decision with President Roberta Metsola.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 12:20
“The Liberals didn’t choose the obvious candidate – they chose me,” Mohamsson said, promising to “exceed the odds.”
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 12:00
Rural Buildings: The Overlooked Challenge in the Energy Transition Europe’s energy transition is well underway, but one segment remains stubbornly underserved: rural and off-grid buildings. While urban areas benefit from district heating and deep electrification, rural buildings are too often...
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 09:44
Babiš, a billionaire and leader of the populist ANO movement, has consistently described the case as politically motivated.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 07:22
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about the anti-greenwashing updates, a foiled assassination plot against Zelenskyy, Romania's new government, and so much more.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 07:00
As the EU shapes its next Consumer Agenda, it must guarantee the right to choose between digital and paper communication. Without this safeguard, millions risk digital exclusion. True digital progress must be inclusive, consent-based, and built on choice.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 06:00
European countries have long counted army wages and infrastructure financing into their national defence spending.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 06:00
There is an urgent need for someone, somewhere, to get a grip if the upcoming defence spending bonanza is to achieve what is required of it.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 06:00
Bruno Retailleau has two years to make his case for his brand of conservatism.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 05:54
Romania’s new PM Ilie Bolojan pledges harsh reforms to slash the deficit, after parliament approves his austerity-driven cabinet backed by a four-party coalition.
Tue, 06/24/2025 - 05:50
Slovakia signals support for new Russia sanctions, but only if Brussels offers guarantees on energy security and €20B in potential arbitration risks.
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