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Slovakia signals openness to 5% defence spending ahead of NATO summit, as President Pellegrini calls cross-party talks to shape the country’s stance.

With coalition talks stalled, Romania has yet to settle on a PM or deficit plan, risking billions in EU funds ahead of a key deadline.

While Moldova faces major challenges, it is making steady progress towards EU accession. Find out how the European Parliament supports the country.

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The United States said it had no part in the operation, which raises the risk of a fresh escalation in tensions in the Middle East.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about what’s at stake at the G7, why it may be the ‘worst moment’ to celebrate Schengen as the 40th anniversary approaches, and so much more.

Brussels and New Delhi claim that today’s geopolitical turbulence offers a “historic” opportunity to strengthen ties. But multiple obstacles – including Beijing – stand in the way.

Nawrocki’s picks for presidential team to reveal stance toward PiS – loyalty or independence?

Serbia is facing Moscow’s ire over arms traced to Ukraine, but experts warn Europe not to mistake it for a shift in allegiance.

Sacrifice, solitude, and big salaries are the only constants in the Brussels machine, according to a new book.

For the regenerative farming movement, agriculture is not about “imposing 0% of anything,” but about providing a transition path for conventional farmers to adopt better practices.

The European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition has endorsed its new work programme, prioritising the creation of national hubs to represent the coalition in each EU country.

Kazakhstan aims to become the first Central Asian country to comprehensively legislate for artificial intelligence, taking cues from the European Union’s pioneering AI Act.

Despite strong and welcome progress being made, the Polish pharma sector still hesitates on medical innovation competition measures.

Health systems are failing young doctors, they want patients, not paperwork, says Albert Štěrba, chairman of the Czech Young Doctors Association.

The EU called on Iran to restore full cooperation with the agency and fully implement its obligations.

We may not know how it will turn out, but the AI job revolution is a hot topic in company boardrooms.

Romania previously contested Nutri-Score for overlooking national food culture but is now backing the label.

Spain’s Socialist party chief quits amid COVID-era corruption probe.

Ukraine won’t get new NATO pledges at this month’s summit, Czech President Pavel says, as allies focus on unity and defence spending.

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