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A new row has erupted between France, Germany and Spain over nuclear energy, with Paris furious about a lack of support from Berlin and Madrid for its efforts to have nuclear-derived hydrogen labelled as 'green' in EU legislation, sources said.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Belgian parties facing backlash over their temporary Iran deportation ban proposal, Austria wanting harder migration lines adopted at the EU summit, and so much more.

SpaceX has taken steps to prevent Ukraine's military from using the company's Starlink satellite internet service for controlling drones in the region during the country's war with Russia, SpaceX's president said Wednesday (8 February).

This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast we are discussing migration and more specifically, pushbacks. The topic is back on the priority list for EU leaders meeting on the 9th and 10th of February with the aim of reaching...

Following an initiative of the European Socialists and Democrats (S&D), the EU Parliament will discuss for the first time at a plenary session the critical situation of the rule of law and the wiretapping scandal that has shaken Greek politics....

Instead of nagging, the EU should take lessons from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by stopping “punishing” its own industries and starting to help them drive decarbonisation, a high-ranking source from Europe’s aluminium sector told EURACTIV.

French Senators on Tuesday (7 February) gave their final approval to the Renewable Energy Acceleration Bill, marking another step in France's attempt to catch up with its failed 2020 target on renewables.

The United States, Britain and Australia carried out joint air drills on Wednesday (8 February) over the Nevada desert and beyond as part of an effort to simulate high-end combat operations against Chinese fighter aircraft and air defenses.

NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Rob Bauer praised Albania for its contribution to regional and international security, particularly regarding the eastern flank of Alliance territory. Albania has been a member of NATO since 2009, and it has remained a strong...

Two ministers from former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov’s government and the former CEO of state company Bulgargaz are under investigation for allegedly generating millions in losses after Russia cut gas ties with Bulgaria last year.

Croatian state oil transportation company Janaf slapping a several million-per-year raise to its oil transit fees has made it difficult for Slovak oil refinery Slovnaft to rid itself of Russian crude.

Czechia opposes the European Commission’s Euro 7 emission standard, which intends to reduce nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions that are emitted by vehicles, said Transport Minister Martin Kupka, who wants to discuss the issue with Commissioner Thierry Breton on Friday.

Poland has purchased second-hand vehicles worth €2.24 billion as part of its bid to modernise the military, following a big increase in spending since the war in Ukraine started, according to the WNP.pl portal. Warsaw ordered 189 K2 tanks and...

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the centre-right opposition Partido Popular had a heated exchange in parliament Wednesday over reforms that were adopted since Sanchez’s government entered office, with the opposition reiterating its calls for Sánchez to resign. While being one...

International prosecutors said they had found "strong indications" Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the use in Ukraine of a Russian missile system which shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) over the east of the country in 2014.

The implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan must be accelerated, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Wednesday, announcing that he will also receive Prime Minister António Costa for an update next week. The president made these comments...

Staff shortages and long waiting lists for treatment have prompted the Italian government to allocate €125 billion to the national health system, announced Health Minister Orazio Schillaci on Wednesday. Healthcare facilities in all parts of Italy are complaining of a...

Trucks represent less than 2% of Europe’s vehicles but cause 25% of road transport emissions, and their electrification is key to meeting the EU's climate goals. Decision makers, energy regulators, and grid operators should move quickly to optimise the charging infrastructure, writes Julia Hildermeier.

Terrorist threats against Sweden have increased, the Swedish Security Service warned in a press release on Wednesday, citing the burning of the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in February as one of the main reasons. According to intelligence services, Sweden...

Asylum State Secretary Nicole de Moor heavily criticised the request for a temporary suspension of deportations to Iran that was put forward by political groups from the majority and the opposition on Wednesday. Asylum issues resurfaced in the public discourse...