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EU energy crisis costs reach €106 billion amid Middle East conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has estimated that the European Union has incurred an additional €106 billion in energy costs since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran. Her remarks highlight the financial pressure facing European economies as geopolitical tensions......

European Commission launches initiative to accelerate AI-powered scientific research

The European Commission has introduced a new initiative designed to expand the use of artificial intelligence in scientific research, aiming to accelerate discoveries, strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity and improve its competitiveness in advanced technologies. The programme, known as RAISE,......

Deep divisions threaten approval of the EU’s 2028–2034 budget

Negotiations over the European Union’s next long-term budget are facing significant obstacles, with disagreements over spending levels, funding sources and financial priorities raising doubts about whether the proposed plan can secure approval. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Parliament......

Henna Virkkunen Urges AI Companies to Strengthen Testing and Human Oversight

The European Union has warned that intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence could be undermining efforts to ensure the safety and reliability of advanced AI systems, calling on developers to maintain effective control over their technologies as their capabilities continue to grow. Henna......

European Commission declines to intervene in Morocco-Spain naval dispute near Ceuta

The European Commission has distanced itself from a dispute between Morocco and Spain over the movements of Moroccan naval vessels near Ceuta, describing the matter as a bilateral issue that should be addressed directly by the two countries. The position, reported by Spanish news agency EFE, signals......

U.S. proposes $200,000 fees on Spanish-flagged ships amid trade dispute

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has proposed imposing fees of $200,000 on Spanish-flagged vessels calling at American ports, alongside potential restrictions on selected Spanish imports. The measures, which have not yet taken effect, could intensify trade tensions between Washington and Madrid......

European Commission proposes one-year delay to methane reporting rules amid energy market pressures

The European Commission has proposed postponing certain methane-related obligations for fossil fuel importers by one year, seeking to ease pressure on European energy companies as prices rise and concerns grow over the reliability of global supplies. The proposal comes amid heightened uncertainty in......

Italy pledges continued fiscal discipline while making room for energy and defence investment

Italy’s government intends to maintain a cautious approach to public finances while preparing for potential economic turbulence, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said in Rome on Tuesday. His remarks came as the government presented its public finance planning document to the Chamber of Deputies,......

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......