Energy ministers try to unblock France, Germany spat over industrial competition A stand-off between France and Germany over the future competitiveness of their industries will be the central point of discussion when EU energy ministers meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday (17 October), EU diplomats said. Tusk-ruled Poland not the pro-EU paradise Brussels is hoping for In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Austria rejecting a new compromise on EU debt reform, Sumar presenting Palestine recognition as a condition to join the future Sánchez government, and so much more. Brussels residents advised to stay indoors after Brussels terrorist shooting The Belgian federal prosecutor investigating the terrorist shooting on Monday (16 October) called on Brussels' residents to stay indoors until the threat was over, while France tightened its border with Belgium. After fraught discussions, EU countries reach deal on truck CO2 standards EU countries reached a common negotiating position on draft rules to reduce the carbon footprint of heavy-duty vehicles on Monday (16 October), following a long evening of contentious discussions. EU leaders meet to ‘synchronise’ messaging on Israel-Hamas war After a week of confusing and contradictory messaging about the bloc’s position on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, EU leaders on Tuesday (17 October) are expected to rally around a clear stance. Tuesday’s virtual summit of EU leaders, taking place at...
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