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…
Europe’s Socialists face far-right reckoning after Romania deal – POLITICO
The move exposes a gap between political red lines in Brussels and messy national realities, where the far…
Iran crisis shoves Europe’s economic woes off summit agenda – POLITICO
“Heads of state and government are right to invest significant time in the unexpected geopolitical crises that have…
Ursula von der Leyen’s dangerous budget balancing act – POLITICO
The size of right-wing and far-right groups swelled in the last election, destabilizing the centrist majority that usually…
Pro-EU party leads in high-stakes Moldovan election – POLITICO
Last year, a referendum on EU membership narrowly passed and liberal President Maia Sandu secured a second term…
Moldova’s president accuses Russia of conducting ‘hybrid war’ ahead of key elections
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned Tuesday that her country’s democracy faces a “race against…
Moldova could race ahead of Ukraine in getting EU membership boost – POLITICO
“A way needs to be found to open the first cluster,” said Siegfried Muresan, a conservative EU lawmaker…
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…
Socialists to back von der Leyen in no-confidence vote after she backs down on EU budget – POLITICO
“S&D has achieved the inclusion of ESF+ [European Social Fund] in next MFF [the EU’s long-term budget, known…
Moldova pushes for EU entry assurances as Hungary blocks Ukraine – POLITICO
That creates a potential impasse, especially given the reluctance in Brussels to leave Kyiv behind. Meanwhile, for the…