In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Slovak MEPs being divided over the EU-Mercosur, the final round of the Romanian presidential election, and so much more. 

The Economy Ministry confirmed to Euractiv Slovakia that it has long supported the deal.

Europe “needs to be more selfish towards its opponents and solidary within.”

Núñez Feijóo urged Sánchez to declare a  state of migratory emergency.

Four Portuguese citizens, two Colombians and one Moroccan were arrested.

“Too often, we define ourselves by what we oppose."

The Lega leader expressed hope that von der Leyen would change course.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean also said he would ask parliament to impose a state of emergency in the energy sector.

“That there is abuse, I dare to claim. But it’s hard to say how widespread it is."

Georgescu called the Deveselu missile shield (a Romanian NATO base) as a 'national disgrace'.

Without international intervention, Bangladesh risks descending into turmoil akin to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

The renewal of European institutions offers a unique chance to advance industrial growth, decarbonisation, and innovation. Implementing the Draghi Report's recommendations can secure Europe’s competitiveness, economic security, and decarbonised future.

It is the first launch for the lightweight rocket since December 2022, when it failed to reach orbit in its maiden commercial flight.

“In today's world we cannot afford a piecemeal approach; we need strong coordinated EU action," said Sabine Weyand, director-general at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade.

In this episode, host Giada Santana and Euractiv's senior editor Georgi Gotev break down the elections in Romania and assess the situation as the country prepares for its next chapter.

The new European Commissioner for Transport Apostolos Tzitzikostas acknowledged a critical paradox: maritime climate goals must keep Europe connected to the world while ensuring climate sustainability.

Antimicrobial resistance leads to more than one million deaths a year. One in four cancer patients is battling a serious infection – if the cancer medication works, an untreatable infection can still kill them.

Hungary's performance gap between socio-economically advantaged and disadvantaged students is larger than the OECD average. Sectoral educational strategies need urgent change.

Cobalt demand is expected to more than double by 2030, of which more than 50% will be for electric vehicles, according to the International Energy Agency. The cobalt sector's growth will also bring a boost for Europe's Net-Zero objectives.

Cobalt demand will triple by 2050 as the energy transition accelerates. Electric vehicles and consumer goods are driving the shift, and cobalt recycling demonstrates strong growth capacity.