The French president echoed a speech in the same venue by Jacques Chirac, calling for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defence.

Don’t let the very necessary fight against King Gas consume all the oxygen in the room. Europe can't fix its gas woes overnight, but there are other levers it can pull.

Constitutional Court finds controversial migration decree does not violate rights, despite criticism from humanitarian groups.

The interior ministers of Italy, Greece and Malta, along with EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner were part of the delegation.

Despite its early involvement in nuclear fusion research, the European Union is facing growing concerns about its ability to lead in this potentially transformative energy technology.

The Dutch government aims to address complex vaccine trends. Families from migrant backgrounds likely to see vaccine awareness push.

Brussels' residents make an average of 2.7 journeys a day, and walking is their favourite way of getting around.

Bulgaria becomes the 21st EU member to adopt euro after the EU's green light.

Europe’s early lead on the ‘holy grail’ of energy is being eroded by the US and China. Can a new Commission strategy change the situation?

Seven Swedish Security Service agents responsible for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s protection were found to have left their activity logs public, exposing the prime minister's whereabouts.

The ruling is a blow to Friedrich Merz, who pledged to end Germany's Afghan visa programme "as far as possible".

The European Commission president also warned that Brussels’ relationship with Beijing will only improve if China ceases its “unyielding support” for Russia and transforms its export-oriented economy.

Media reports allege €4.3 million in EU funds was misused by the far-right Identity and Democracy group from 2019-2024.

While Merz's Christian Democrats are in favour of compulsory service, the SPD remains sceptical.

This will force pro-EU groups to work together for a deal before the next United Nations' climate summit, the liberal lawmaker Pascal Canfin said.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about Macron’s meeting with Starmer, the censure motion scorecard against Ursula von der Leyen, and the Greens rushing to secure the 2040 target.

The European legal framework requires its Member States to pay full regard to animal welfare standards when formulating and implementing policies. Yet, when it comes to chemical safety, the EU’s flagship regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), still relies heavily on animal testing, despite its stated commitment to making this a “last resort.”

Struggling domestically, the French and British leaders both appear more assured on foreign affairs – and both need a migration deal to lift their fortunes.

Slovakia opens the trial of the man accused of shooting PM Robert Fico, as terrorism charges and political tensions dominate a case that has shaken the country.

Despite public vows, Spain’s pledge to enforce a full arms embargo on Israel remains a half-loaded promise.