UK finds ‘nuclear power is the cheapest way’ to reduce emissions

While Germany and France are trying to reduce their reliance on nuclear power, the UK has announced a deal to build its first new nuclear power plant in almost 20 years. A risky choice, but one for which the economic rationale is clear, writes the European press.

Snail’s pace progress over high-speed railway

A high-speed rail link connecting Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia could economically revitalise eastern Europe, strengthening its EU ties and ease its reliance on Russia. Instead, the Rail Baltica project is trundling along, beset by bickering between the three neighbours.