EU Parliament vs. Germany in the battle of the budget – POLITICO
“Never underestimate the Parliament,” its president, Roberta Metsola, warned in a press conference after the vote, insisting lawmakers…
Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare – POLITICO
“Energy costs are cascading into food, transport and housing, hitting lower- and middle-income households hardest,” Seamus Boland, president…
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…
France and Greece call for delaying Covid debt repayment and for more EU bonds – POLITICO
The Greek prime minister was on the same page. “What sense does it make right now to go…
With its scapegoat gone, Europe is forced to finally get honest with itself – POLITICO
Honeymoon’s over That’s not to say they didn’t find some common ground. A few voiced optimism about the…
After toasting €90B loan, EU leaders face up to the morning after – POLITICO
As European heads of state and government dined together on Thursday in the Cypriot resort of Ayia Napa,…
5 things to watch out for at EU’s crisis summit – POLITICO
“The longer things go on, the less bold any changes to the budget will be,” said an EU…
France freezes €6B spending this year because of Middle East crisis – POLITICO
Finance Minister Roland Lescure was quick to insist that the freeze would not inevitably lead to spending cuts,…
How to survive in NYC on $50,000 a year — or less
In a city where rent devours your paycheck and a casual night out can cost as much as…
Tories pledge to lobby government for London funding
Barnet Conservative leader Peter Zinkin talks to Joe Ives, Local Democracy Reporter Barnet Council’s Colindale office and (inset)…