EU budget: Parliament revolts against Commission proposal
The EU budget Commissioner’s presentation was poorly received by MEPs: “Negotiations start on the wrong foot”, says rapporteur. Read More
New rule of law conditions proposed for next EU budget could hit Hungary
All payments under the biggest item in the seven-year budget plan could be linked to the rule of law, according to plans proposed by the European Commission. This would include…
Israel hails EU decision not to sanction over Gaza while Palestinians are ‘shocked’
The EU’s 27 foreign ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels earlier this week not to “punish” Israel for its actions in Gaza and to “keep a close watch” on…
Main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival completely destroyed by fire
Organisers say posts on social media from festival-goers claiming to have received emails saying Tomorrowland had been cancelled were “Fake news”. Read More
Future Palestinian state a place for women and respect for law, claims foreign minister
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin said any future Palestinian state will be pluralistic, with respect for any deal on a two-state solution for Israel and adherence to international law. She…
Von der Leyen unveils hugely increased ‘strategic’ €2 trillion EU budget
The new budget will be more flexible to cope with unforeseen crises. Read More
How are poverty levels around the EU as the French rate hits a 30-year high?
In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion.…
Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January
In an interview with Euronews, Plamen Ralchev says: “The euro is a lifeboat that Bulgaria should board!” The scientist at the University of National and World Economics warns against right-wing…
Russia launches fresh wave of overnight attacks targeting several Ukrainian cities
The Russian attacks comes against a US deadline set by President Trump for Russia to end its war and enter into a peace agreement with its neighbour Ukraine within 50…
Polish factory in Ukraine hit by Russian drones in deliberate attack, Poland says
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the strike on the Barlinek Group’s factory in Vinnytsia caused injuries, with two people badly burned. Read More