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In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Denmark and Italy seeking support to rein in the European human rights court, a Commission letter raising questions over the timing of the Czech nuclear contract, and so much more.

The move fulfils part of a compromise deal aimed at securing its entry into the Schengen Area.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has officially confirmed that the blaze was an act of arson orchestrated by Russian intelligence.

The former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's visit has become a flashpoint in Taiwan-China tensions and Lithuania's domestic politics.

Supporters of a young far-right candidate say they are sick of the 'endless war between the two main parties'.

Friedrich Merz's election victory raised expectations of a German U-turn on defence. His first week in office has left people wondering what he'll deliver.

Relaxing 'ESG' criteria for defence companies could free up more private investment in areas like ammunition production.

The Commission is proposing five new cohesion policy areas, including defence. Critics argue that traditional territorial cohesion priorities now face the risk of a generational policy pivot.

Europe needs a unifying goal to tackle the surging youth mental health crisis. The ‘Z Zurich Foundation’ has published a report detailing how the wellbeing of the young can be front and centre of EU policy.

The EU’s Industrial Carbon Management Strategy has spurred some new investment, but the sector is still waiting for overdue deliverables promised by the Commission.

Biosolutions are central to Europe’s green transition, offering scalable, nature-inspired alternatives to traditional industrial methods. This Special Report takes a closer look.

Maintaining the status quo is not viable if Europe wants a thriving economy, according to MEP Morten Løkkegaard.

Euractiv publishes the document asking Czechia to hold the signature of the €16 billion deal

After campaigning on the delivery of the German-Swedish cruise missiles, the new chancellor suddenly backs 'strategic ambiguity'.

Now in their 17th round, this latest volley of sanctions is hardly going to put a dent in Russia’s war economy. For that the EU would do better closing the loopholes in its existing sanctions.

Whether Germany will flout the EU's fiscal rules to boost defence spending will "be clarified in the next few weeks," said new finance minister Lars Klingbeil.

Ireland’s Health and Safety Executive has criticised a new report revealing the country’s shocking last place in Western Europe for new oncology drug access.

The aim, Italian sources said, is to start a conversation on how the human rights convention is interpreted, one that better reflects the “challenges of modern irregular migration.” 

Europe’s fuel industry is accelerating aviation’s climate transition, surpassing early SAF targets. As production increases and prices decline - despite recent misleading claims - European policymakers must recognise fuel manufacturers as strategic allies, playing a vital role in achieving climate neutrality across transport sectors.

"We had very robust discussions. Both sides showed great respect to what was a very positive process," said Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary.