EU Commission eyes regional dept. overhaul in spending reset – POLITICO
The debate reflects a wider shift in how Brussels manages money. While traditional cohesion funds have been managed…
EU merger shake-up exposes von der Leyen–Ribera clash of visions – POLITICO
“The global economy has changed, the global markets have changed, the different European public interests that need to…
Merz lashes out at Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy falters – POLITICO
Merz’s attacks on Brussels are part of a bid to placate German industry leaders, who blame excessive EU…
EU Commission: Blame Berlin and Paris for red tape, not us – POLITICO
Since the start of Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate as Commission president, the EU executive has put…
Von der Leyen plays down deregulation clash with German conservatives – POLITICO
Alongside German conservative leaders in Berlin Monday, however, von der Leyen sought to present a united front with…
German conservatives pile pressure on von der Leyen to dismantle Brussels ‘machine’ – POLITICO
“This EU Commission machine just keeps going on and on and on,” said Merz at a September business…
Former von der Leyen aide’s new role reflects EU competition policy shift – POLITICO
Speaking with POLITICO, Whelan denied that his role was to build a bridge between von der Leyen and…
Why Orbán’s man in Brussels is here to stay — for now – POLITICO
“He is one of the commissioners who actually reads up on the stuff,” said a European Parliament official,…
Von der Leyen drifts right with new digital deregulation plans – POLITICO
Big reforms, small concessions The Commission’s double-decker digital omnibus package includes one plan to simplify the EU’s data-related…
Von der Leyen flips the blame for crippling EU economy back onto national leaders – POLITICO
Long frustration The frustration from the European Commission has been building for a long time. The EU’s industry…
Merz is right to reject Germany’s nuclear phase-out, IEA chief says – POLITICO
Fatih Birol: I was very pleased to hear these words from the chancellor. For two reasons: First, I…
Von der Leyen’s plan to revamp EU’s €2 trillion budget is unraveling – POLITICO
A coalition of EU governments, lawmakers and farmers is now joining forces to undo key elements of the…