Vulcan Energy says its new plant west of Frankfurt, now in its pilot phase, plans to soon produce lithium for batteries used by auto manufacturers including Volkswagen, Renault and Stellantis.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about new polls showing growing support for Czechia's populist Motorists party, billionaire Elon Musk slamming Italian judges in row with Meloni, and so much more. 

The Motorists, part of Patriots for Europe, a potential coalition partner for ANO.

President Ilham Aliyev described his country as a victim of a "well-orchestrated campaign of slander and blackmail".

Asked to name candidates using bot or troll farms, the minister declined.

Radev noted the importance of the education system in building a new consumer culture and industry. 

Chances of the bill being passed this year are not high.

Paulo Rangel discusses balancing technology, trust, and democratic values.

Climate change kills, the prime minister said.

Sweden has one of the highest per capita rates of gun violence in the EU.

There are several key areas where the two potential coalition partners disagree. 

“Why doesn’t Musk mind his own business?”

The Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of Russia, but also the chargé d'affaires of Georgia, for comments by country's prime minister it said called into question the integrity of Moldova's polls.

Primary Food Processors are essential to Europe’s food security. But we face significant challenges in today’s changing landscape. We urgently call on policymakers to implement strategies that improve sustainability and efficiency of our sector, ensuring Europe’s resilient future food supply.

While the hearing was not a failure, the EPP was not happy they got all of the information they needed.

Pete Hegseth, a 44-year old NATO-skeptic, is perhaps Trump's most surprising pick as he fills out his cabinet ahead of the 20 January inauguration

Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency, an entity Trump indicated will operate outside the confines of government.

As global leaders convene this week at COP29 in Baku, we must set our minds on a transformative agenda that promises global stability, cooperation and compassion.

The budget for Portugal's largest protected area sparked criticisms as funds focus on interpretative centres over ecological restoration.

The post-election ride might be no less bumpy than the notoriously turmoiled former "traffic light coalition".