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The new Nuclear Illustrative Programme, the first update in eight years, is also an occasion to assess the challenges facing Europe's nuclear sector.

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In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about allies cheering Germany’s Taurus announcement as Russia labels Merz a ‘Nazi’, Hungary set to oppose an EU military training mission in Ukraine, and so much more.

Talks will focus among others on the upcoming election and Washington's recent suspension of Romania from its visa waiver programme.

Romania has expressed interest in the strategically located port on the Danube.

Foreign Minister Szijjarto said his country would not agree to any part of the mission as the move crosses a line that would make the conflict more likely to spill over into Europe.

The Centre Party's nominee could reshape the country’s opposition dynamics if she adopts a clear political stance.

Allies have reacted with praise after Merz committed to greenlight the controversial delivery of German long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Farmers in France should focus on “improving quality” instead of trying to outcompete Brazilian cattle farmers, said a French senior official.

Maroš Šefčovič reiterated the EU's commitment to removing duties on industrial goods and suggested Brussels could also abolish "non-tariff barriers" to transatlantic trade.

Chappaz positioned herself against “sovereignty washing” by US cloud companies.

Failed electricity policy, not climate policy, is to blame for high energy prices - and European politicians need to get serious about working together to get them down, says energy researcher Conall Heussaff.

The age verification app is expected to launch alongside the guidelines under the DSA.

Every €1 spent on youth mental wellbeing returns €24, so why is Europe still holding back?

Belgium’s regional governments are doubling efforts to maintain its life sciences hub. Officials say U.S. tariff threats won’t shake their focus.

A strategic uranium reserve will be established to support the nuclear power plants, leveraging Kazakhstan’s global position as the largest uranium producer, holding 14 per cent of the world’s uranium reserves.

When patients understand the reasoning behind a treatment plan, they are more likely to follow it properly, remarked Petra Adámková from the Czech organisation Cancer Patients Voice.

Brussels needs to crawl out of its den and growl back at Bratislava over the ongoing slaughter of bears.

"We are confident in our compliance with all data protection requirements and have engaged extensively with the Irish Data Protection Commission on this matter," a Meta spokesperson said.

The list includes Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia.