Brussels, my love? Is von der Leyen ready for bruising budget battles?
Published on 19/07/2025 – 7:00 GMT+2 •Updated 7:01 ADVERTISEMENT It was a lacklustre victory for Ursula von der…
Inside the battle over the EU’s budget – POLITICO
The €2 trillion question: Inside the battle over the EU’s budget – POLITICO Skip to main content
The great European vanishing act – POLITICO
While her staff had probably penciled in a week of “strategic recovery” on a discreet Greek island, the…
Iceland to launch talks on defence partnership with EU, von der Leyen says
Published on 17/07/2025 – 20:57 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that…
Merz rules out company tax and joint borrowing in EU budget – POLITICO
The EU is also becoming too reliant on joint debt, the chancellor said, explaining it’s “permissible as an…
You’re on your own – POLITICO
However, Regions and Cohesion Commissioner Raffaele Fitto attempted to defend the proposal during a hearing in the European…
Germany rejects von der Leyen’s €1.8 trillion EU budget plan – POLITICO
The Commission, among other items, presented three new taxes targeting electric waste, tobacco products and high-turnover companies to…
EU’s dream of one startup regime risks shattering into 27 pieces – POLITICO
For decades, startups have complained about the varying sets of rules governing incorporation, hiring and taxation in each…
Is €1.2T enough to save Europe? – POLITICO
Other analysts say Brussels must be even more ambitious if the EU is to meet the moment. According…
EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump’s 30% tariffs
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 30% tariffs on…