Vladimir Putin has claimed that the Oreshnik, or hazel tree, is impossible to intercept and that it has destructive power comparable to that of a nuclear weapon, even when fitted with a conventional warhead.

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Domestic interests add to the complications for European governments, under pressure from voters to crack down on immigration.

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EU interior ministers are expected today (12 December) to rubber-stamp the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen by land.

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In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Tusk Orbán-proofing Polish private media, the division in the Italian government over the decision to scrap fines for COVID-19 vaccine opponents, and so much more. 

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The bill could lead to arbitrary decisions and inconsistent treatment of requests for information.

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“I will not forbid anyone from voting with us,” the MEP added.

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Nogueras warned there may not be a new budget for next year.

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“This amnesty is a slap in the face to science and decency."

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The decision was not well received by the opposition PiS party.

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Currently, only 3% of industrial heat processes are electrified, but studies reveal enormous potential. A full 60% of industrial heat demand could be met through existing technologies.

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In this episode, host Giada Santana and Euractiv's politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta look at the controversial migration debates at the EU level and their potential outcomes.

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The European ombudsman has few formal powers, but can highlight bad behaviour by the EU institutions.

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Becoming more efficient in how we produce and consume energy can substantially reduce our need for fossil fuels and our dependence on other countries for their supplies, bring down energy prices and raise comfort levels in our homes.

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The implementation of the pact is shaping up to be a headache for the Commission. 

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More Europeans can't keep their homes adequately warm in winter. In 2021, 6.9 per cent couldn’t heat their homes properly, it reached 10.6 per cent in 2023, according to Eurostat. It could be as high as 16 per cent.

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Death threats but no silver bullets. Net zero has become a battleground in some European cities as the quest for smart, clean mobility advances.

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This special report looks at the complexity of managing European and global forest assets, their role in achieving Net Zero, and significant economic benefits while considering the impact of the EUDR and the potential for carbon removal incentives.

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EU forests absorb around 10 per cent of total EU carbon emissions. Forests cover 40 per cent of Europe. Incentivising carbon renewal has serious Net Zero potential.

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Between January 2023 and January 2024, Poland, Greece, and Hungary recorded the most significant population decreases. But migratory dynamics and an ageing population are also creating demographic challenges.

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Polish climate minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska told a Brussels event that citizens must see the benefits of EU policies in the energy bills, as ‘anti-EU propaganda’ is making them question the union’s energy policies.

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