Frugals vs. Friends of Cohesion: EU Budget Battle Intensifies
Six fiscally conservative EU countries are demanding major cuts to Brussels’ proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028–2034, setting up a difficult fight over Europe’s future spending priorities. The 27 member states want to have a decision by the end of the year.
October 30, 2026
EU KIDS Act Propose Age-Dependent Restrictions on Social Media Use
The European Commission proposes an age-dependent use of social media for kids and teenagers in the EU.
October 29, 2026
EU to Enable Frontex to Monitor Migration Disinformation Online
The EU wants to extend Frontex's responsibilities by enabling it to identify and flag disinformation about migration and border control on social media.
October 28, 2026
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China’s Economic Power and China 2.0: Relaxation or Trade War?
The EU trade deficit with China grows higher every day. As Germany and France take harder stance toward China, how will China react?
October 28, 2026
EU climate policy: EU Warns on Climate Costs
Brussels is urging Europe to invest more in climate adaptation now, warning that delaying action will leave governments facing much higher costs from increasingly severe extreme weather.
October 27, 2026
Infantino Under Fire, but Support for Him Grows Before Reelection
The European Commission has warned that FIFA's planned sale of commercial rights linked to the FIFA World Cup could violate EU competition law.
October 24, 2026
The EU Backs ICC After US Sanctions
The EU has joined growing international criticism of US pressure on the International Criminal Court after Washington sanctioned its president and a senior prosecutor.
October 22, 2026
EU Arctic Strategy Puts Security First
The EU’s new Arctic strategy strengthens security cooperation as geopolitical competition and melting ice reshape the region, while retaining climate and community priorities.
A Reshape of EU Diplomacy?
Germany is pushing a fundamental reform of the EU’s diplomatic service, arguing that internal rivalries and declining influence are weakening Europe’s ability to act internationally.
October 21, 2026
EU Agrees on ‘Return Hubs’ for Rejected Asylum Seekers
The EU reached a provisional agreement (01.06.2026) allowing member states to transfer rejected asylum seekers to return centres in third countries outside the bloc, marking a significant tightening of European migration policy.
October 8, 2026
Greece: EU Problem Child in 2015, Growth Model in 2025?
Greece’s recovery, supported by tourism, reforms and EU investment, offers lessons on rebuilding economic strength and trust in the state after crisis.
October 4, 2026
Data centers, the European way: the Commission prioritises transparency and sustainability
The European Commission has proposed a common EU rating system for data centres to increase transparency about resource…