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“It wasn’t a deal that President Donald Trump made with Ursula von der Leyen – it was Trump eating von der Leyen for breakfast."

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about transatlantic stability coming at a price, NGOs defying Brussels over a lobbying clause, Merz pushing Netanyahu for a ceasefire, and Orban threatening to block the EU budget

As Pedro Sánchez lands in the Canary Islands for his annual summer retreat, the turbulence rocking his government is still waiting for him on the mainland

Slovakia’s new military course wins some praise, but camo-clad politicians spark ridicule

Romania’s deputy PM for tax reform quits just weeks into the job after admitting to bribing a tax inspector – the same agency he was appointed to clean up.

Duda to meet with parliamentary Speaker Szymon Hołownia after claims of pressure to block swearing-in of PiS-backed president-elect spark talk of attempted “coup”.

The agreement came after a face-to-face meeting between Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump in Scotland

Von der Leyen urges Ukraine to keep anti-corruption bodies independent after controversial bill sparks backlash

Germany looks set to avoid an EU deficit procedure as defence spending gets leeway under new fiscal rules

Greece requested assistance from EU partners, with Czech crews already deployed and two Italian firefighting planes expected to arrive Sunday, according to the fire brigade

This is not the first time Orbán has threatened to withhold support for the next EU budget

The French probe follows two complaints filed in January, alleging the platform’s algorithm may have been used for foreign interference in French politics

Moldovans, Ukrainians and EU citizens visiting these countries, will enjoy roaming free telecom from 1 January 2026, thanks to both countries joining the roam like at home area.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1435 of 15 July 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/891 concerning restrictive measures  in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1429 of 15 July 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Haiti.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1397 of 15 July 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

The Council adopted the second assistance measure worth €15 million under the EPF that will benefit the Albanian Armed Forces.

The Council adopted first assistance measure worth €10 million under the EPF to strengthen the operational readiness of the Djiboutian Navy.