Macron and Merz hold keys to an EU budget deal — but may be too weak to use them – POLITICO
Sealing agreement on the EU’s long-term central budget, worth approximately €2 trillion, is the biggest challenge over the…
Europe’s budget battle begins as leaders spar over China challenge – POLITICO
But while the G7 was dominated by the world’s hottest issues ― the Iran peace plan, military support…
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…
Europe’s €1.8T budget fight just got real – POLITICO
Raising taxes But EU institutions and countries such as France are calling for a more ambitious package, arguing…
29 leaders gathered in Cyprus. As usual, the summit was about one who didn’t. – POLITICO
Over dinner, leaders talked about how to make the EU’s barely used mutual defense clause — Article 42.7…
Germany shoots down Macron’s Eurobonds proposal – POLITICO
“We think that, in view of the agenda [at the EU leaders summit], this distracts a little from…
The winners and losers – POLITICO
China China has been expanding exports to Latin America, particularly Brazil, during the decades when the EU was…
France’s failure to stop Mercosur will sting Macron forever – POLITICO
Jordan Bardella, head of the far-right National Rally and front-runner for the presidency in 2027, accused Macron of…
The EU plans to raise €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine — here’s how
Reparations loan is out, joint debt is in. That is the agreement that the 27 leaders of the…
Without Mercosur, Berlin can’t pay more into EU coffers – POLITICO
“Now Europe must decide: Does it want to put the German economy back on the path to growth…
Brussels deadlocked over how to handle Brexit Britain – POLITICO
“We made an agreement in May — that should be the foundation for our conversation,” said a second…
Slovakia reportedly won’t back using frozen Russian assets for Kyiv’s military costs – POLITICO
The European Commission is struggling to overcome concerns about the financial and legal risks the move could entail,…