Hungarian spy ring targeted EU officials, Commission investigation finds – POLITICO
Serafin’s investigation also failed to single out any individual responsible. “On the basis of the information gathered during…
EU and Hong Kong in talks on new financial services dialogue, envoy says
Senior officials from the European Union and Hong Kong are in talks to launch a financial services dialogue,…
EU budget chief pitches collaboration and bonds on Hong Kong leg of Asia tour
The European Union will remain open to capital from mainland China and Hong Kong even as the bloc…
Brussels should scrap plans to hire 2,500 EU civil servants, 9 countries say – POLITICO
“We expect the Commission to present ambitious, quantified proposals as a direct input for ongoing negotiations on the…
EU Commission launches probe into Slovakia over Fico’s rule-of-law crackdown – POLITICO
Brussels’ move comes amid strong pressure from lawmakers and NGOs to act against Fico’s crackdown against independent institutions…
Commission weighs appeasing Parliament on budget – POLITICO
At the center of the dispute are the Commission’s plans for changes to regional and agricultural payments, which MEPs…
EU’s richest countries hold secret meeting in Vienna as budget talks get tribal – POLITICO
Seasoned budget negotiators argue that key decisions are taken in these cozy meetings. Last March, net payers agreed…
Meet Stéphanie Riso, the EU’s budget brain and ‘toughest cookie’ – POLITICO
A French Commission veteran with scars from the eurozone crisis, Brexit and the EU’s pandemic recovery, Riso has…
You’re on your own – POLITICO
However, Regions and Cohesion Commissioner Raffaele Fitto attempted to defend the proposal during a hearing in the European…
The muddled €1.8 trillion EU budget launch that exposes von der Leyen’s weaknesses – POLITICO
To the annoyance of MEPs and parliamentary officials, Serafin arrived four hours late. The presentation was riddled with…
Is €1.2T enough to save Europe? – POLITICO
Other analysts say Brussels must be even more ambitious if the EU is to meet the moment. According…
Hungary to lose €1B in EU funds by year-end – POLITICO
Its efforts so far haven’t hit the mark. Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin said that Hungary’s moves to unblock…