Keywords: EU budget


European Commission opposes cuts to crisis funding ahead of EU budget summit

The European Commission has opposed proposed reductions to the European Union’s crisis-response funding, warning that the changes could weaken the bloc’s ability to support farmers and regions facing future emergencies. The disagreement comes ahead of a key EU summit in Brussels, where member......

Germany’s political tensions raise concerns over EU decision-making

Political uncertainty surrounding German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is prompting concern among some European governments about the potential impact on decision-making within the European Union, particularly as member states negotiate the bloc’s next long-term budget. According to Politico, cited......

Twelve EU countries challenge France over access to future defence funding

Twelve European Union countries are backing a proposal to keep future EU defence programmes open to selected non-EU partners, putting them at odds with France's push for stricter European preference rules. The disagreement is emerging as member states negotiate the bloc's long-term budget for......

European Commission considers major restructuring of the EU diplomatic service

The European Commission is reportedly examining a major restructuring of the European Union's diplomatic apparatus, including plans to redistribute some responsibilities currently handled by the European External Action Service (EEAS) to departments within the Commission. According to reports cited......

EU Budget 2028-2034: Six Countries Demand Cuts of Several Hundred Billion Euros

The battle over the next long-term budget of the European Union is intensifying. Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, and Sweden called on Thursday for a reduction of "several hundred billion euros" from the EU's multiannual financial framework for the period 2028-2034. Meeting in Berlin......

Italy to maximize EU fiscal flexibility for energy investment while limiting defense spending

Italy will take full advantage of the European Union's fiscal flexibility to finance energy-related initiatives, while opting not to fully use the available budget space for higher defense expenditure, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti announced on Wednesday. Speaking in Rome, Giorgetti said......

EU estimates Montenegro accession cost at €3.2 billion, says impact on citizens would be minimal

The European Commission has estimated that Montenegro’s potential accession to the European Union would cost approximately €3.2 billion ($3.65 billion) for the bloc, according to a statement released on Tuesday in Brussels. Despite the headline figure, the Commission emphasized that the financial......

Italy warns it May exit EU SAFE defence scheme over energy budget rules

Italy has warned that it could withdraw from the European Union’s SAFE unless Brussels grants greater flexibility on budget rules related to energy spending, according to a letter from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The SAFE instrument is an......

Michel Barnier's New Role: France's Response to Political Turmoil

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as France's new Prime Minister, hoping the seasoned conservative can stabilize the nation’s turbulent political landscape. Barnier, a prominent figure in French and European politics, replaces Gabriel Attal, who served as the youngest Prime......