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IPCC report says only swift and drastic action can avert irrevocable damage to the planet, reports The Guardian, EURACTIV's media partner.

Days before a hastily convened press conference late on Sunday (19 March) that would make the world's front pages, Switzerland's political elite were secretly preparing a move that would jolt the globe.

In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about a Czech delegation heading to Taiwan, Austria's agriculture minister saying he opposes the EU-Mercosur deal in its current form, and so much more.

Russia's successful infiltration of media in the Balkans predates a possible invasion, thanks to a network of Kremlin-aligned businesspeople, politicians, and influence agents who shape editorial policies and amplify disinformation campaigns, write Goran Georgiev and Ruslan Stefanov.

The European Commission on Monday (20 March) proposed that EU countries extend for a year an emergency measure to curb gas demand for the next 12 months, to help prepare Europe to get through next winter with scarce Russian gas.

The head of Eurohold, the largest Bulgarian holding in Bulgaria, named several Romanian officials whom he accused of fraud, corruption, money laundering and conspiring to stage a major economic and political crisis.

Vladimir Putin hosted his "dear friend" Xi Jinping at the Kremlin on 20 March, showing off his relationship with his most powerful ally just days after an international court called for the Russian president's arrest for war crimes in Ukraine.

The EU banking sector “remained strong” amid market turmoil in the US, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde confirmed on Monday (20 March), adding that she wants to see the "complete application" of Basel III bank capital requirements.

Albania is one of the unhappiest countries in Europe, ranking 91 out of 146 countries surveyed with an average happiness evaluation of 5.2 out of 10, according to data published by the United Nations in the World Happiness Index. The...

Russia continues to support Serbia and not recognise Kosovo as the EU-led negotiations to normalise relations between Belgrade and Pristina are currently underway, though experts believe that Russia has not yet made significant statements. Russian officials and media workers interpret...

According to the latest United States Department of State report published Monday, corruption and gender-based violence remain critical issues for Albania and Kosovo. In Albania, deficiencies with the independence and integrity of the judiciary, a lack of independent media, and...

Inorganic bromides are naturally present in the environment and are essential to life. They are also essential to a large variety of industries, where they are safely used. Michael Hack, Secretary General at BSEF, explains the importance of inorganic bromides and calls for a science-based and proportionate regulatory framework.

The leaders of the Serbian List – the largest party of Serbs in Kosovo – reconfirmed on Monday that they will not participate in the local elections in the northern municipalities of Kosovo. Party members resigned en mass in November...

Greece and Turkey have decided to support each other in the UN’s Security Council and the International Maritime Organisation, respectively, in what is described as a “new era” in their bilateral relations following years of turmoil that has intensified in...

Slovakia’s government, which recently lost a no-confidence vote in December, agreed to send 13 grounded Soviet  MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine last week, though many still question whether the move was constitutional. The Constitution provides that a government that loses...

Policy measures should ensure Portugal’s labour market remains attractive to investors, while reforms facilitate the entry of investors and promote competition in “key sectors”, the OECD said in a report released Monday on the regulation of foreign investment. Although Portugal...

Drug-related issues and drug policy will be a determining factor for 57% of the voters in Finland’s upcoming April elections, a new survey by the A-Clinic Foundation has found. The A-Clinic Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organisation for substance abuse prevention,...

As Sweden continues to wait for the next step in its NATO application process with no new meetings with Hungary or Turkey scheduled, Finland is powering ahead in its bid to join the Alliance. Sweden and Finland simultaneously applied for...

The UK is ready to help Poland fill any gaps in the country’s air defence that resulted from sending their fighter jets to Ukraine, British Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said on Monday. London offered to send its Challengers 2...

Over 30 justice ministers gathered in London on Monday to discuss how they can support the International Criminal Court in holding Russia accountable for war crimes it is committing in Ukraine. The ICC has been investigating war crimes in Ukraine...