Brussels pitches €140 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets
Brussels believes it can issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets without engaging in outright confiscation. Read More
France’s Zucman tax: Will taxing the ultra rich really help to balance the budget?
The debate over the so-called Zucman tax on fortunes of more than €100 million is causing a stir in France, part of a wider debate in Europe on how much…
Unidentified drones spark security alert at French military base
An incident involving unidentified drones flying over the Mourmelon-le-Grand camp in France overnight on Monday led to increased security measures and an ongoing investigation, military officials confirmed. Read More
COP30: EU set to double ‘fairness’ payments offer for climate transition – leak
Bloc is set to push for double financing on climate adaptation by the end of the year, according to an official document from ongoing talks. Read More
Moldovan pro-EU president says upcoming election will ‘define country’s future’
The leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), Igor Gorsu, says Sunday’s parliamentary election could mean a continued path toward the EU or a country brought back under…
EU to release €545 million of frozen funds for Hungary prompting worry among MEPs
The European Commission said Hungary can only access the funds if Budapest guarantees academic freedom, but some MEPs fear Prime Minister Viktor Orbán can easily access the money. Read More
The EPP launches an internal scrutiny process over the membership of Vučić’s party
Developments on the ground in Serbia and possible ties with Russia put the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the spotlight. Read More
EU signs €400 million financial agreement for Palestine
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a financing facility with the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) to support the Palestinian private sector, amid rising tensions in the…
EU’s green demands are jamming trade talks with India
India is pushing back against the inclusion of a dispute settlement mechanism to enforce green standards in the trade deal currently under negotiation with the EU. Read More
At what age do young people in the EU tend to leave home?
Rising housing prices and rents are a concern for many Europeans. In southern and eastern Europe, particularly, high costs mean young people live at home for longer. Read More