Germany reaches agreement with EU Commission on 2025–29 spending plan
In addition to its spending plan for the next four years, Germany is expected to unveil its budget for 2026 later this year.
EU Commission launches online age verification app for kids
As the Danish EU presidency puts online safety back on the agenda in Brussels, five EU member states are testing a European Commission-launched prototype age verification app for minors.
Cohesion or cuts? EU faces tough choices ahead of long-term budget proposals
As the European Commission looks to simplify budgets before announcing its proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework next week, politicians look to safeguard their priorities.
2040 emissions target: Where the EU’s climate policy is headed
It looks as if the EU is slowly inching away from its green targets in favour of defence spending and revving up the economy. Putting the spotlight on water resources, is there any silver lining?
Fifteen EU countries are allowed to over-spend on defence
In line with one of the measures proposed in the EU Commission’s ‘Readiness 2030’ plan, the EU member states in question may now spend an additional 1.5 percent of GDP on defence without facing penalties under the EU’s strict debt and deficit rules.