Is fossil hydrogen on its death bed?
Large amounts of fossil gas are needed to produce fossil hydrogen (Photo: National Renewable Energy Lab) The gas industry portrays fossil hydrogen — also known as ‘blue’ hydrogen  
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EU urged to step up curbs on foreign spyware
The EU has been urged to step up its actions to prevent politicians, journalists, and activists from being hacked by foreign spyware following new revelations of politicians targeted by the controversial Pegasus software. The phones of dozens of prominent Catalan…
Macron and Le Pen adopt opposing strategies ahead of election run-off
With five days to go before the final run-off of the French presidential election, the two remaining candidates are adopting opposing strategies as far-right candidate Marine Le Pen wants to be viewed as ‘presidential material’ while President Emmanuel Macron aims…
To face the Russian threat, Europeans need to spend together – not side by side
If European states are to make good on their promises to protect their interests and their continent, they will need to stand side by side, but invest together, write a group of scientific advisers to the Armament Industry European Research…
Let’s stop pretending that Viktor Orban can be replaced by elections
Viktor Orban’s control over state institutions and the media is such that opposition parties in Hungary should give up the illusion that elections can unseat him, writes Kornel Klopfstein-Laszlo. Kornel Klopfstein-Laszlo is an officer with the Open Society Foundation. No,…
Moderna Says Trial Suggests Redesigned Vaccines Protect Against Variants
Researchers combined Moderna’s existing vaccine with one designed to attack the Beta variant, and found it provided a stronger defense against several variants. A mobile vaccination team administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in Seattle last year. Moderna announced preliminary results Tuesday…
Macron talks up green credentials ahead of French election
President Emmanuel Macron promised to put the environment at the heart of his government if he is re-elected next weekend, in a speech in southern France on Saturday (16 April) designed to appeal to young and green-minded voters. Macron held…
Russian secret services tried to recruit Czech diplomats
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is…
France’s presidential rivals gird for high-stakes debate
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen traded barbs Monday (18 April) as they returned to campaigning for the French presidency ahead of a prime-time debate that is likely to prove decisive ahead of Sunday’s second-round run-off. After a brief Easter…
EU Parliament to recover funds from French election candidate Le Pen
The European Parliament said Sunday (17 April) it will try to recover money owed by Marine Le Pen over fraud allegations as the far-right leader prepares to face President Emmanuel Macron in France’s unpredictably close election run-off. French news platform…