Politics

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

EU talks deportation hubs to stem migration
Est. 5minThe meeting on 10 October comes only a few months after the European Union adopted a sweeping reform of its asylum policies.

Spain’s Sánchez to ask early implementation of EU pact on migration
Est. 3minSanchez's pleas to Brussels come amid an increasing humanitarian crisis at home.

Orbán’s unexpected praise for France’s new interior minister raises eyebrows
Est. 3min“I have a lot of respect for him," Orbán said.

Showdown in Strasbourg: Von der Leyen v Viktor Orbán
Est. 3minViktor Orbán expressed frustration over what he perceived as a "political party clash" as he faced criticism while presenting Hungary's Council priorities.

‘Scandalous’ election campaign in Bulgaria brought to attention of EU institutions
Est. 4minKyuchyuk said Peevski aims to “reload” his power to continue to control the country's democratic institutions.

EU aid diverted to benefit European firms, report finds
Est. 4minThe report calls for greater transparency in the Global Gateway's implementation, along with Parliamentary scrutiny.

Son of Osama bin Laden barred from returning to France after deportation
Est. 2minInterior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he had signed an order banning Omar Binladin from France after the judiciary confirmed the legality of a prior deportation order issued on grounds of national security.

Meloni looks to bridge gap between EPP and Patriots
Est. 4minIn today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Slovakia's Fico calling for tigher controls on the media, Czechia aiming to be one of the EU's top 10 economies by 2040, and so much more.

Commission signals patience wearing thin with Bulgaria on recovery plan
Est. 2minThe European Commission is showing signs of losing patience with Bulgaria, which has dragged its feet for more than two years in adopting reforms to continue payments under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan.

Fico lashes out at Slovak media, calls for stricter controls
Est. 3minSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD/NI) lashed out at major media outlets at a press conference on Tuesday, accusing them of undermining his government and hinting at new possible measures against them, including creating a national media authority.

Czechia aims to be among the EU’s top 10 economies by 2040
Est. 2minAs Czechia recovers from years of high inflation, newly appointed Industry and Trade Minister Lukáš Vlček has presented an ambitious economic strategy to become one of the EU's top 10 economies in terms of GDP per capita by 2040.