Rome gloats as France becomes Italy and Italy becomes France – POLITICO
Italy’s budget deficit is projected to come in at 3.3 percent of gross domestic product this year, while…
Von der Leyen sued for defamation by MEPs who tried to bring down Commission – POLITICO
The case was filed at the EU Court of Justice, which has yet to rule on whether it…
Europe’s far right launches legal battle against EU over withheld funding – POLITICO
Equal treatment In a separate lawsuit filed mid-July, the Patriots accused the Parliament of bias and lack of…
Ursula’s Fight Song — who’s singing along? – POLITICO
“Europe is in a fight.” With those words, Ursula von der Leyen set the tone for her State…
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…
Do what I told you, Draghi implores Europe’s leaders – POLITICO
“The Draghi report has become the economic doctrine of the EU, and everything we’ve proposed since has been…
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union will expose EU’s divisions – POLITICO
“This was a bad summer for Europe,” said Bas Eickhout, co-chair of the Greens in the Parliament, a…
First Chinese delegation in 7 years to visit European Parliament – POLITICO
During both meetings, MEPs and members of China’s National People’s Congress will address the topics of Russia’s war…
Star couple tests France’s tolerance for reporter-politician relationships – POLITICO
“My relationship is no secret, but we keep our activities very separate. From Emmanuel Macron to Marine Le…
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…