As momentum around Kosovo’s bid to join the Council of Europe stagnates, stakeholders have refused to comment on reports suggesting the process is being hampered by France and Italy, two previously staunch supporters of their accession.

For 177 years, Siemens has been creating technologies to transform the everyday, for everyone. Inspired by this mission, Siemens is passionately committed to being a vital force that can turn the challenges Europe is facing into opportunities – by leveraging and accelerating the green and digital transition to foster EU competitiveness.

Prime Minister Robert Fico's government coalition has de facto seized control of the parliamentary committee overseeing the Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS), traditionally led by the opposition, leading to fears about its impartiality and ability to investigate matters such as the alleged purchase of Pegasus spyware and concerns about bomb threats to schools.

An Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed a senior Hezbollah commander on Tuesday (24 September) as cross-border rocket attacks by both sides increased fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East and Lebanon said only Washington could help end the fighting.

Amid a collapse of European heat pump sales, the new chief lobbyist for the industry says he wants to focus on making them more attractive to allow manufacturers to stand up to their competitors from abroad.

The nuclear industry's initial fears over the nomination of nuclear sceptics Teresa Ribera and Dan Jørgensen to key posts within the next European Commission have started to fade, with the industry now focusing on the positives.

The situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating, with escalating conflict across Gaza, northern Israel, and southern Lebanon. Though not officially termed a war, the intensity suggests a new regional conflict.