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Von der Leyen presents €1.8 billion Moldova growth and investment plan
Est. 3minThe EU's announcement comes amid economic instability caused by Russia's war in Ukraine and ahead of next week's elections.

European citizens initiative on psychedelic therapy to begin in January
Est. 4min“I feel like the main progress will be de-stigmatising the taboo around psychedelics," Théo Giubilei, the founder of PsychedelicCare

EU telecoms tower firms unify their voices ahead of legislative debate
Est. 5minTower companies are facing similar issues regarding price regulation, competition by land aggregators, permit granting, and electromagnetic fields exhaustion.

Child sexual abuse material regulation still at stalemate, despite assurances for encryption
Est. 3minWhile some states have shifted their views, this will not be enough to counter opposition from France and Germany.

Germany, Kosovo happy following CEFTA, Serbia trade breakthrough
Est. 3minThe development comes amid long-stagnated EU-backed talks between Kosovo and Serbia.

Algeria bars France from wheat import tender as relations sour
Est. 3minAlgeria is one of the world's biggest wheat buyers and for many years France was by far its largest supplier. Now it's Russia.

Budget cuts threaten Sámi minority languages
Est. 2minImmediate action and investment are needed to save the languages.

Germany braces for recession in 2024
Est. 3minThe good news is that inflation is falling, and real incomes are rising.

Olaf Scholz fuels anti-EU resentments, EPP vice-chair says
Est. 5minIn today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Poland and Czechia rejecting the idea of long-term checks at internal borders, the Portuguese parliament condemning Israel for declaring UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres 'persona non grata', and so much more.

Bulgarian president warns of election fraud ahead of upcoming vote
Est. 3minThe European Commission and other institutions have been made aware.

EU envoys approve up to €35 billion for Ukraine, bypassing Hungary
Est. 3minThe agreement helps bypass Hungary's refusal to extend the renewal period for the regime holding Russian frozen assets from six to 36 months.

Portuguese MPs condemn Israel’s treatment of UN’s Guterres
Est. 3minGuterres has simply defended international law, politicians said.

Portuguese EU Commissioner’s pick comes clean regarding business interests
Est. 3minShe said she has no financial conflicts of interest.

Germany to ask Georgia to withdraw ‘foreign agent law’ to resume EU accession
Est. 3minThe resolution will increase pressure on Scholz ahead of next week's EU leaders' meeting.

Italy’s seven-year budget plan approved amid criticism
Est. 4minItaly's public debt stands at €2.9 trillion.

EU future on the agenda as Germany’s Scholz meets Council President Costa
Est. 3minAs president-elect presents his priorities, he will listen closely to fellow social democratic ally Scholz

Biden, Netanyahu speak, Israel vows lethal retaliation against Iran
Est. 5minThe 30-minute call was the first known chat for Biden and Netanyahu since August and coincides with a sharp escalation of Israel's conflict with Iran and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah.

Olaf Scholz fuels anti-EU resentments, EPP vice-chair says
Est. 5minSome have accused Scholz of fuelling anti-EU sentiments.

Berlin, Brussels ready to scrutinise Barnier’s draft budget plan
Est. 5minThe French prime minister's 2025 budget must reduce the deficit and restore confidence in financial markets.

European mayors oppose Commission plans to centralise EU funds
Est. 6min“We should not punish regions for the mistakes of the national governments,” one mayor said.

Romania adds eggs and poultry meat to Ukraine import licence list
Est. 2min"It is our duty to protect Romanian production".

Commission defends budget spending after EU auditors flag ‘substantial errors increase’ in 2023
Est. 5minThe fact that billions of euros were not spent following EU or national rules “does not mean that the money is effectively misspent," ECA president said.

Lithium quest sucks EU into internal Serbian tensions
Est. 5minThe EU risks thwarting its own values as its recent partnership with Serbia on raw materials is not going as planned.

Germany urges EU to introduce fast-track asylum procedures earlier
Est. 3minGermany wants member states to implement the EU migration pact as fast as possible