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The Italian group, which already owned a stake in ProSieben prior to seeking a takeover, will have to contend with worries in Berlin

Some countries have submitted large bids, others remain discreet, and a few have opted out of the scheme entirely

With a record 3.3-kilometre span between 400-metre towers, the ambition may be just as high and, possibly, too high.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about civil servants pushing for Gaza action, a budget rift between Merz and von der Leyen, Trump threatening the EU with a 35% levy, a diplomat under investigation over a sexist blog, and ‘endemic’ police abuse in Kosovo

Tensions over the EU’s long‑term budget are the latest sign that the courtship between Friedrich Merz and Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission has entered a rockier phase

Mounting abuse allegations, ethnic tensions, and EU scrutiny are putting Kosovo’s police force – and its membership prospects – to the test

In an era defined by systemic shocks and collapsing certainties, we need to rethink who we empower. Divergent thinkers, who are often overlooked by conventional institutions, are the ones best equipped to navigate what comes next.

Europe's fertiliser industry troubles aren't just hitting farmers, explosives manufacturers are growing more reliant on foreign suppliers for a vital component

Ion Iliescu, the man who steered Romania through the aftermath of communism – and stands accused of violently suppressing its democratic awakening – died Tuesday at 95.

The Czech Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières accused the government of looking away as Israel violates international law in Gaza. Foreign Minister Lipavský shot back that diplomacy belongs behind closed doors, not in public statements.

Law and Justice (PiS) party backed Karol Nawrocki set to take office as Poland’s new president on Wednesday following a disputed election and a campaign clouded by accusations over his past conduct.

Lawmakers put pressure on Ursula von der Leyen to propose tougher sanctions on Israel

A weak negotiating position and a distracted lead lawmaker could crash our dream of airline passenger rights.

More than three years on, "sanctioned outlets are largely still active and accessible" across member states, according to the report released by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue

The US president added that he "can do anything I want" with Brussels' $600 billion worth of pledged investments

Belgium is one of around 10 countries supporting the move, but the threshold for triggering it is still out of reach

In a statement, Iberia confirmed that some passengers on a flight that landed early Tuesday reported "handwritten pro-Palestinian messages" on their meal packaging

Schmit said von der Leyen's trade deal with Trump was a “submission” and a “disaster”, and that his “biggest frustration” in Brussels was the absence of political debate on Israel and Gaza

Israeli media reported that the Israeli prime minister was expected to sit down in Jerusalem later on Tuesday with the chief of staff and the defence minister

Workers have been demanding higher wages and a collective agreement for months, but there is no consensus in sight