EU budget must bankroll Europe’s independence, von der Leyen says – POLITICO
The Commission has proposed a budget of almost €2 trillion. Germany and five allies — Austria, Denmark, Finland,…
Merz demands EU spend less and boost competitiveness
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday the EU needs to save hundreds of billions of euros and show…
Merz: German Economy in Major Transformation, Government Focuses on Industrial Strength and Jobs – News and Statistics
Jun 22, 2026 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the German economy is experiencing a major transformation. He…
Unbowed Orbán Returns to Brussels, Declares Patriots’ Surge Unstoppable
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made his first official trip abroad since Fidesz lost power in April,…
Berlin attacks Cypriot EU budget proposal as ‘unaffordable’ – POLITICO
“We will not agree to either an unaffordable or an unreformed multi-annual financial framework,” the official also said,…
Pedro Sanchez Voices Opposition to EU Deregulation Agenda at Socialist Event – News and Statistics
Jun 9, 2026 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has voiced opposition to the European deregulation push led by…
Erdoğan vows new reforms to strengthen Türkiye’s global competitiveness
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on May 22 that the Turkish government is preparing to roll out a…
Hungary’s Péter Magyar Continues ‘Regional Reset’ Tour in Austria
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar met Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Vienna on Thursday during his first official…
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…