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Vladimir Putin has signed the changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine that were announced in September into law. According to the document, any attack by a non-nuclear power supported by a nuclear power would be considered a joint attack on Russia. The threshold for Russia to respond using nuclear weapons has also been lowered. Media assessments of what the changes mean are sharply divided.

Romanian voters are called to the polls to elect a new head of state this Sunday. Pollsters believe the right-wing populist AUR candidate George Simion could make it to a runoff vote on December 8 against the Social Democratic Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. Commentators zero in on Simion's chances of winning.

Some EU countries suggested removing any reference to market consolidation during the third working party meeting on the subject.

This is the first time Russia has used during the war such a powerful, long-range missile which can carry a nuclear warhead.

The European Union has set ambitious goals for digital transformation, energy transition, and strategic sovereignty, all of which are vital for the continent's future. European mid-market private equity is playing a critical role in helping Europe achieve these objectives.

The main sticking points -- who should pay, how much and the type of funding -- remain unresolved.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Bulgaria’s pro-Russian parties displaying open ties with the Kremlin, Italian healthcare workers going on strike, and so much more. 

In many cases, beneficiaries were registered for property of deceased Romanian citizens.

He added, "No one will stop Putin with phone calls, " an apparent dig at his German counterpart.

He noted that NATO leadership had said that the 2% target may need to be raised.

A US government source said the embassy closure was "related to ongoing threats of air attacks".

The aftermath of the disaster has turned into a political blame game.