British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels next week as part of efforts to "reset" Britain's relationship with the European Union.

The European Commission approved a decision on Wednesday (25 September) by the French government to ban disposable e-cigarettes, marking a significant step in its efforts to reduce waste and curb youth smoking. 

Discussion of the upcoming elections with representatives of Uzbekistan’s political groups and civil society.

As Azerbaijan gears up to host COP29 in November 2024, Azerbaijan authorities continue to intensify the crackdown on civil society has intensified, with the latest arrest in August making waves both domestically and internationally.

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on Thursday (26 September) ruled in favour of the European Parliament to deny former Catalan separatist leaders Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comín their MEP seats in Strasbourg in 2019.

Close to 30 EU defence companies participated in defining who could access EU funds under the European Defence Programme (EDIP), excluding the French industry's push for stricter criteria.

The use of Telegram, a messenger created by Russians, by Ukranians was cause for concern even before its CEO's arrest, but since then the debate in Ukraine over the enemy's messenger has gained new momentum.

The European Union's decision to name a Hungarian as its health commissioner has raised eyebrows in his country, which itself has crumbling hospitals and no health minister.

In a report released on Wednesday (September 25), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) revealed that the European Commission has not adequately addressed human rights risks associated with the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa.

Despite the progress we've made in advancing reproductive rights across Europe, young people and women continue to face inequalities in accessing sexual and reproductive services. With many pregnancies in Europe still unintended, this issue needs urgent attention, she warns.

The Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson demanded on Wednesday (25 September) that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "immediately fire" his ambassador to the United States.

Cyprus' president said on Wednesday (25 September) he was ready to immediately resume reunification talks over the ethnically divided island, urging regional rival Turkey to also engage in the effort.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Bulgarian employers opposing government plans to up the minimum wage, a Slovak MP being ousted of parliament over a LGBTI sticker, and so much more. 

Albania's EU accession path will be decoupled from North Macedonia's, with the first clusters of negotiation set to be formally opened on 15 October, according to a unanimous decision of Ambassadors of European Union member states on Wednesday (25 September), a spokesperson told Euractiv.

President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday (25 September) that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was struck with conventional missiles, and that Moscow would consider any assault on it supported by a nuclear power to be a joint attack.

The Greek government is planning to move on with its plan to build a new fence at the border with Turkey to prevent illegal migration with or without EU funding, while the European Commission insists that smarter solutions should be put in place.

Seasonal influenza has a significant global impact on the health of our communities and our economies. Here, Professor Peter Openshaw, outlines why prioritising childhood vaccination programmes can help mitigate this burden.

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a high-level ministerial meeting co-hosted by the EU on Thursday (26 September) is expected to push for renewed peace efforts and a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

As the EU’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act comes into force, early indications suggest that the UK could miss out on a golden opportunity to follow suit, write Steven Farmer, Scott Morton, and Mark Booth.

One of Bulgaria's main employers' organisations said it opposes government plans to raise the minimum wage in one of the EU's poorest countries, arguing that it is already too high.