The standard playbook calls for a healthy dose of government spending that would inject money into the economy to fight the ongoing recession. In theory Berlin has plenty of fiscal room, with low debt compared to its European peers. But the rules it introduced — European and national — tie its hands. A slower rate … Read more
Asked by POLITICO whether Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is a green champion, Thunberg shook her head and replied “no.” The 21-year-old founder of the Fridays for Future movement was later detained as Belgian authorities moved in to break up the demonstration. Among the demonstrators gathering at a simultaneous demonstration outside the Parliament on … Read more
When you’re on holiday, the last thing you want to be doing is trying to suss out the local public transport system or waste money booking taxis everywhere. This is why a good walkable destination is perfect – and there’s one little-known place in particular that’s well worth adding to your travel bucket list. Luxembourg … Read more
After a ‘will she, won’t she’ few days, Ursula von der Leyen is on Tuesday set to unveil her top team at the European Commission. But who will get which portfolio? Stay with POLITICO for updates on the big announcement and for instant analysis of what it all means. Read original article here Denial of … Read more
Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced Monday that tighter controls will be brought in temporarily at all of Germany’s land borders in order to cut down on irregular migration and improve security. The move comes as the country’s governing coalition bids to reverse its political fortunes and hold back the far-right tide by forging ahead … Read more
The deadline for putting forward names for the next European Commission is the end of August. With that date approaching fast, and now that Ursula von der Leyen is back from her summer holiday in Germany, here are the nominees so far (remember that all of them, except for von der Leyen herself, need to … Read more
Over two thirds of European Union citizens believe corruption is widespread in their country, according to polling published Wednesday. `The Eurobarometer survey found 68 percent of Europeans said corruption was prevalent, with the highest percentages recorded among residents of Greece (98 percent), Portugal (96 percent), Malta (95 percent) and Slovenia (95 percent). The lowest percentages … Read more
The vote overshadowed a positive week for Spajić’s pro-EU centrist government. The PM described his administration as having been “really optimistic and pumped up” after overcoming a major hurdle in its EU accession talks at an intergovernmental conference in Brussels on June 26. Spajić wants to get his country into the EU by 2028 and … Read more
An diesem Dienstag finden die vorletzten Fraktionssitzungen statt, bevor die Ampel einen Haushalt für 2025 vorlegen will. Diese und die folgenden Tage müssen endlich zur Einigung zwischen SPD, Grünen und FDP führen, oder sie drohen, zum neuen Tiefpunkt der Koalition zu werden. Wo der Kanzler, seine SPD, die Grünen und die Liberalen stehen, analysiert Gordon … Read more
The money won’t be used for reimbursements, as is normally the case with the UAF, but for direct purchases of kit like ammunition and aerial defense systems. A quarter of the amount will be used for purchases from Ukrainian industries. Countries had until 11 a.m. to voice their opinion, and none cast a negative vote, … Read more
