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Until Europe’s leaders learn to leave their local feuds at the door, Brussels will not be able to deliver results at the pace the current world demands.

The deal includes safeguard clauses allowing trade restrictions if EU markets – or even individual member states – face disruptions.

The European Commission framed the data as a “powerful” mandate just days before publishing its 2040 climate goal proposal.

"You can't change geography – Turkey will always be a neighbour state to the Republic of Cyprus," the Cypriot president said.

“You grow it or you mine it”, as the saying goes. Simple as it may sound, it highlights a fundamental reality of our life – nearly all critical resources come either from earth below or the soil above. As potato and apple farmers in the EU, we stand proudly on the side of growing.

Europe’s startup scene is dynamic, ambitious and growing – but when it comes to shaping the rules that govern it, the continent’s most innovative voices remain sidelined.

Greece is pushing ahead with a transitional compensation scheme for innovation, while also focusing on developing data infrastructure.

Media can’t claim independence if a government or public donor is an outlet’s primary or even a major source of funding.

Romania prolongs its licensing scheme for Ukrainian agri-food imports through 2025, citing farmer protection and national food security concerns.

Seville hosts world leaders for a high-stakes UN summit aimed at rebooting global finance rules to meet 2030 sustainable development goals.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about who gets to steer the Eurozone, Orbán attacking Brussels after Budapest Pride, France claiming its latest Russia sanctions are the toughest yet.

Will the revised ELV Regulation deliver the binding targets needed to secure a truly circular and competitive automotive industry?

Trade in goods is still hindered by long waiting times at Balkan borders due to poor transport infrastructure and double cross-border checks. Addressing this requires a larger investment than that set out in the New Growth Plan.

Czech President Pavel says NATO leaders urged Trump to ramp up economic pressure on Russia during a private summit dinner, but the US president remained cautious.

Some 40% of Poles believe the June presidential election may have been rigged, reflecting deep polarisation as the ruling coalition demands a recount and EU institutions question the court handling complaints.

The trilogue process doesn't have the benefit of being codified in law. It is a custom that has arisen because the alternative would probably drag on for years. But lately, several governments haven't quite been playing the game.

In Lisbon and across Portugal, hundreds marched demanding rent controls, legislative intervention, and urgent action on a crisis they say is forcing them to choose between food and shelter.

Italy faces mounting scrutiny at the ICC after quietly flying a Libyan war crimes suspect back to Tripoli, prompting accusations of obstructing international justice.

The EU's generous subsidies come with little oversight and risk skewing the media market for independent players

It was never going to be easy for Europe and China, but with a third person raising tensions, this marriage of convenience is being tested to new limits.