At a time of geopolitical turbulence and an increased risk of dependence on energy commodity supplies, both European and Slovak leaders are increasingly talking about nuclear energy.

A Slovak halt to electricity would violate EU market rules as well as the principle of solidarity. Financial penalties and lawsuits from traders over damages would be likely.

Industrial clusters in the German Rhineland, northern France and around Amsterdam are preparing for a new era. Carbon capture and storage is expected to transform carbon dioxide from a climate burden into a tradable resource.

Donald Trump can be restrained only by his own cabinet. Otherwise, the powers of the U.S. president are indeed very broad. And unfortunately for us, especially in security and foreign policy matters, Congress has gradually transferred many of its powers to the president, explains American studies expert Jan Hornát for EURACTIV Slovakia.

Members of the European Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on the “military Schengen.” They stressed that it is essential to remove obstacles to the movement of armed forces and military equipment, modernise key transport hubs, and ensure the fastest possible mobility in times of crisis. “There is still a great deal of work ahead of us, and it must be carried out as quickly as possible,” said co-rapporteur Petras Auštrevičius (Renew Europe).