EU subsidy fraud isn’t just a Greek problem, it’s everywhere, warns top prosecutor – POLITICO
In Greece, Kövesi’s team is investigating dozens of cases, including alleged misappropriation of EU funds in connection with…
EU aims to ‘Le Pen proof’ its budget with swift deal by 2026 – POLITICO
“At the European Council in December 2026, there will be blood on the walls,” said a senior EU…
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…
Draghi had a plan to save Europe’s economy. We’ve rated it, a year in – POLITICO
Joint debt: Let’s see Draghi has been a consistent advocate for EU joint borrowing of the kind carried…
Germany’s nightmare becomes reality as EU acquires taste for debt – POLITICO
Separately, the Commission can also hand out up to €395 billion in cheap loans to countries facing an…
EU seeks to triple entry fee for short-term visa-exempt visitors
By Vincenzo Genovese Published on 21/07/2025 – 6:30 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission has proposed bumping the fee for…
Warsaw gloats, Berlin balks as EU budget fight turns national – POLITICO
Beyond the raw totals, the Commission’s plans also indicate whom Brussels trusts to handle sensitive tasks. Germany, Greece…
EU budget plan would deal ‘devastating blow’ to nature – POLITICO
Some warn that unless clearly allocated, money will inevitably flow to industrial projects that fit with the Commission’s…
EU tells Trump to ‘share the burden’ of sending Patriots to Ukraine – POLITICO
On Monday Trump proposed a plan whereby NATO allies would finance the purchase of Patriot missile defense systems…
EU takes rule of law battle with Hungary to next level with budget proposal
Published on 18/07/2025 – 6:35 GMT+2 •Updated 7:32 ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission has intensified its rule of law…