Energy – Politicians across Europe are turning against cross-country grid connections, but Belgian Energy Minister Tinne van der Straeten told Euractiv that what is needed is a more direct debate instead.
Tech – Portugal, Spain and Sweden are leading Europe's transition to fibre networks, while Greece, Germany and Czechia are trailing behind, new data released on Tuesday revealed.
Economy – Relations between China and the EU are worsening – and could rapidly deteriorate when Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday.
Agrifood – The European Parliament’s right is resiting push for low-alcohol wines but EU capitals are getting practical and adapting to changing consumer tastes.
Across Europe
Romania – Revelations over the weekend that more than 60 malnourished children are living in deplorable conditions show that Romanian authorities have failed to meet their pledge to close all Communist-era orphanages by 2024.
Poland – More than half of Polish citizens oppose the government's decision to ensure the free and safe participation of Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Czechia – The Czech government announced on Tuesday that the completion of the so-called TAL plus pipeline marks the end of years of Czechia relying on Russian oil for almost half of its total consumption.
Sweden – Sweden's centre-right government and its far-right ally want to change the country's constitution to strip dual nationals involved in gang crime of their Swedish citizenship.
