Join host Giada Santana and politics reporter Nicoletta Ionta as they take a closer look at why the current debate on return hubs is worrying law experts.

Poland says its role as a hub for the transport of military supplies to Ukraine has made it a target for Russian espionage and acts of sabotage and arson.

“If we unify the founder and investor systems, we finally will be able to compete with the USA, China, or India,” said Andreas Klinger of Prototype Capital Andreas Klinger.

Swedish universities want to contribute more in preparations for the next pandemic. The focal point is a centre at the medical university Karolinska Institutet, KI, which has established a network of expertise across the country.

Diplomatic sources told Euractiv that, as happened under the Belgian presidency in June, Romania voted against the proposed text.

EU member states are free to withdraw temporary protection that they voluntarily granted to temporary residents of Ukraine, according to a legal opinion for the European Court of Justice

The deal "clearly does not seem to adhere to [the Union lawss],” said Italian MEP Cecilia Strada in an interview with Euractiv. 

The final construction plan is shorter and cheaper than initially projected – leaving regional and municipal level experts worried about being left out.

The loan will be repaid with profits from Russian central bank assets currently immobilised in the EU.

“We intend to push through everything by the end of this year," Scholz told a summit of German employers' organisations.

“Retailleau's attitude and words suggest that he is willing to ignore [the Migration Pact]".

With a new Commission, now is the time to change the way EU funds are spent so ordinary Moldovans and Bulgarians can benefit.

Developing economies of the Europe and Central Asia region are experiencing economic stabilisation despite sluggish growth. To advance, governments are being encouraged by the World Bank to invest in higher education.

"Such decision-making, which neglects our environmental responsibilities, is profoundly short-sighted in an era already marked by environmental crises," says Remi Cossetti, fisheries policy officer at Seas At Risk.

Austria's ÖVP will not file for annulment of the controversial nature restoration law, citing legal obstacles.

Individuals cannot attack people on the street for political reasons and then "come to the European Parliament and say, ‘Get me out of jail because I’ve committed grievous bodily harm as a criminal in Hungary.’ This is impossible!" said Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán.

"In this unfair fight, Moldova stands as a symbol of resilience and determination. Despite being outgunned and outfinanced, we have not given up," says Gherasimov.

Europe trails other regions on cement decarbonisation—including the US, Latin America, and Canada—because of outdated industry standards that are not are not technology neutral. This blocks innovative low-carbon technologies from the market and prevents a level playing field.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Romania cheering the outcome of Moldova's referendum on EU accession, Spain and Portugal calling for better EU-Africa relations, and so much more. 

Politicians in Bucharest are satisfied by the result.