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A hotly anticipated speech by a top European Central Bank official at the Jackson Hole annual US central bankers’ summit in Wyoming on Saturday (24 August) failed to provide significant guidance on the European bank’s future rate path, analysts say.

Germany’s biggest solar panel producer, Meyer Burger, will not close down its plant and move to the US, the company announced on Monday (26 August).

In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Slovak shops reporting a rise in shoplifting, the government of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk promising shorter working weeks, and so much more.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said negotiations were ongoing with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Switzerland regarding the second summit on peace in a conversation with Indian journalists shared on his social media.

Money management is an essential part of modern life and yet half of EU adults lack basic financial knowledge. With the capital markets union back on the political agenda and the digitalisation of finance, now is the time for an urgent rethink of the financial literacy agenda – one that is holistic and earnestly pursues tangible measures and outcomes.

Money management is an essential part of modern life and yet half of EU adults lack basic financial knowledge. With the capital markets union back on the political agenda and the digitalisation of finance, now is the time for an urgent rethink of the financial literacy agenda – one that is holistic and earnestly pursues tangible measures and outcomes.

Political control of the police during the upcoming early parliamentary elections is proving to be a major issue ahead of the expected rotation of caretaker governments in Sofia.

A growing number of Slovak shopkeepers report an increase in petty theft following the reform of the criminal code introduced by Fico's government, which reclassified theft of up to €700 as an administrative offence punishable by a maximum fine of €331, even if repeated.

A growing number of Slovak shopkeepers report an increase in petty theft following the reform of the criminal code introduced by Fico's government, which reclassified theft of up to €700 as an administrative offence punishable by a maximum fine of €331, even if repeated.

As pressure grows in Berlin to reintroduce checks on all German borders, its neighbouring EU countries are warning the move could lead to a domino effect that could unravel the border-free Schengen area.

As pressure grows in Berlin to reintroduce checks on all German borders, its neighbouring EU countries are warning the move could lead to a domino effect that could unravel the border-free Schengen area.

The Polish government has confirmed that it will amend the Labour Code to reduce working hours - either by introducing a four-day week or a seven-hour day - before its mandate ends in 2027, Polish media reported on Friday.

The Polish government has confirmed that it will amend the Labour Code to reduce working hours - either by introducing a four-day week or a seven-hour day - before its mandate ends in 2027, Polish media reported on Friday.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's Partido Popular (PP), should speak about irregular migrants with "a bit of humanity and decency" and move away from the far-right's radical position on this hot political issue, Spanish Science, Innovation and Universities Minister Diana Morant warned.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's Partido Popular (PP), should speak about irregular migrants with "a bit of humanity and decency" and move away from the far-right's radical position on this hot political issue, Spanish Science, Innovation and Universities Minister Diana Morant warned.

Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti criticised the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), comparing it to Soviet-style planning, while outgoing Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni urged Italy to focus on the medium to long term and keep an eye on its debt.

Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti criticised the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), comparing it to Soviet-style planning, while outgoing Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni urged Italy to focus on the medium to long term and keep an eye on its debt.

As wildfires rage in Europe, authorities face a difficult choice, in their struggle to source critical fire fighting aircraft. 

As wildfires rage in Europe, authorities face a difficult choice, in their struggle to source critical fire fighting aircraft. 

French President Emmanuel Macron's quest to form a coalition capable of governing the country looks to have reached an impasse, as a backlash against ministers from the controversial LFI party and Macron's inability to appoint a majority of his own members to his coalition government are making things difficult.