MFF: Parliament calls for a larger EU budget • Table.Briefings
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU’s long-term budget. MEPs are facing sharp criticism from…
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…
MFF: Why the EU might delay repayment of debts from the COVID-19 recovery fund • Table.Briefings
Delaying the repayment of debts from the NextGenerationEU fund could provide some leeway for bridging political divides in…
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…
Hungary Maintains Opposition to EU Loan for Ukraine, Orbán Says after EU Summit
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary will refuse to support a final European Union decision on the 90…
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…
About Hungary – Minister Bóka: Next EU budget proposal would radically reshape spending priorities
Presenting an overview of the EU’s upcoming seven-year financial framework for 2028–2034, Minister Bóka said the draft indicates…
Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis – POLITICO
First, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney argued at Davos, economic strength starts at home — and “home”…
Germany rejects Macron’s call for joint EU borrowing ahead of leaders’ summit – Firstpost
“We think that, in view of the agenda [at the EU leaders summit], this distracts a little from…
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…