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In today's edition of The Capitals, discover how villages in western Germany are shifting towards the far right, why Czechia is criticizing the "contradictory" Clean Industrial Deal, and so much more.

Meeting deadlines is important.

Unlike his predecessor, President Ilie Bolojan chose to involve the parliamentary parties in the discussions.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's recent visit to Bratislava failed to sway Slovakia's defence minister.

For Finance Minister Zbyněk Stanjura the Clean Industrial Deal also ignores the financial burden of Europe's growing defence needs.

"This amount is more than some European countries spent during the entire war," the defence minister said.

Microsoft Cloud clears EU Data Boundary, and Bluesky re-admits toe-sucking

Spain is depriving these 4,500 people of their basic rights and pushing them into poverty and social exclusion, the Council of Europe's social rights body said.

For now, Meloni's balancing act is holding, but the real test will come if Trump pivots decisively away from Ukraine.

Despite a crushing election defeat, the leader of the Social Democrats is on track to become Germany’s second-in-command

Euractiv sat down with General Robert Brieger to discuss Europe's defence priorities and EU missions in Africa.

In an interview with Euractiv, former EU commissioner for agriculture Franz Fischler warns against growing trade protectionism in the EU and urges an embrace of new bilateral trade deals instead.

The EU is on track for a 75 GW wind power shortfall, even taking into account recent policy boosts. 

A coherent strategic framework could be set by 2030, with strong political support, patient advocates underlined.

The EU’s legal case for discriminating against Chinese firms is likely stronger than it is against US firms, experts say

"The European Union was formed to screw the United States, that's the purpose of it, and they've done a good job of it."

Proposals to ease reporting requirements praised by business interests, panned by green groups

Far-right parties have become leading opposition forces in both Germany and France, and they believe they hold the democratic future of these countries in their hands.

The deal would give America a massive long-term stake in Ukraine's mineral wealth – but also in its security.

BusinessEurope urged the Commission to enact "swifter and more consistent action" to protect EU industry, while the European Trade Union Confederation said “there is no time to waste” if the EU is to stop haemorrhaging manufacturing jobs.