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In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about France pre-ordering 90 million COVID-19 vaccines, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov confirming that gas from Azerbaijan will be entering the country as of January 2021, and so much more.

Croatia will be one of the biggest recipients of EU recovery aid, Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said during a video-conference on the EU Recovery Plan organised by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Commission Representation in Croatia and EURACTIV’s...

Withdrawing the proposal for a reform of the EU's farming subsidies programme is off the table, the European Commission assured farm ministers after its executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans hinted at this possibility, saying the programme could be better aligned with environmental objectives.

Parents who want their children to go online “have no reason to panic” as they could always choose this option, Serbia’s Education Minister Branko Ružić told the public broadcasting service (RTS) on Monday, adding that schools appear to be the...

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša, who has publicly backed Donald Trump, told MPs during a Q&A session in parliament on Monday that he is happy to congratulate whoever is elected US president. Read also: Slovenian PM congratulates Trump despite unfinished...

Cage chicken farming will be banned in the Czech Republic as of 2027, after the Czech parliament’s upper chamber approved the new legislation on 13 November. Read also: Six million fewer chickens slaughtered weekly in EU after Mercosur pact Though...

The construction of the Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) pipeline has progressed significantly despite restrictions due to the pandemic, said Greek construction group AVAX, which won the tender to build the gas pipeline. AVAX announced that besides the pandemic and the...

About 49% of Finns say they would be ready to take the COVID-19 vaccine if and when it becomes available, according to a survey conducted among people aged 15 to 74 in late September/October. Read also: Rising vaccine hesitancy jepardises...

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s hopes of being able to focus on EU-UK trade talks ahead of Thursday’s crunch EU summit were dealt a blow as Johnson provoked a new row with the Scottish government after describing devolution in Scotland...

The government has reportedly pre-ordered 90 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from several suppliers for the first half of 2021 and reserved €1.5 billion within the framework of the 2021 Social Security Budget for that purpose, according to information revealed...

Following a meeting with Germany’s 16 state leaders, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced a further meeting to be held on 25 November to discuss a further tightening of coronavirus restrictions, as well as a longer-term plan to combat the virus that...

When available, the COVID-19 vaccines will be administered on a voluntary basis and free of charge for anyone living or staying in Belgium, the country’s various ministers in charge of health agreed. The goal will be to vaccinate at least...

Peaceful demonstrations are a fundamental right, but certain rights can still be restricted during a public health emergency, a European Commission spokesperson told EURACTIV, commenting on the ongoing debate about the treatment of public gatherings in member states. EU lawmakers...

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday (16 November) said the United States must join forces with other world democracies to present a united front in global trade policy as a counterweight to China.

While focusing chiefly on wind power, the European Commission’s upcoming offshore energy strategy also seeks to boost other ocean energy sources like wave and tidal, according to a draft policy document seen by EURACTIV.

Europe’s youth have called on EU leaders to stop putting the blame on them for the second wave of the pandemic.

The EU is to sign a contract with German pharmaceutical company CureVac for another potential Covid-19 vaccine, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday (16 November). The deal, to be signed Tuesday, brings to five the number of...

Taxation will not escape the European Union's plans to curb planet-warming emissions, and levies should be revamped to reflect climate and environmental costs, the head of EU climate policy said on Monday (16 November).

A European space rocket failed minutes after taking off with the loss of both satellites it was carrying, its operator said Tuesday (17 November).

President Vladimir Putin on Monday (16 November) approved the creation of a Russian naval facility in Sudan capable of mooring nuclear-powered surface vessels, clearing the way for Moscow's first substantial military foothold in Africa since the Soviet fall.