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Deal on 2026 EU budget
The Council and European Parliament have struck a deal on the 2026 annual budget. Next year’s budget will focus on the EU’s priority areas and address the current geopolitical context.…
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Von der Leyen Presses Belgium to Unlock €140B Ukraine Loan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is meeting Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever in Brussels to break a deadlock over a €140 billion Ukraine loan backed by frozen…
Europe
Scotland’s WhatsApp Scandal and FOI Reform
Industrial-scale message deletion puts transparency to the test Scotland is confronting a major test of its transparency framework. Revelations that senior officials deleted WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic have…
Europe
Eight in ten workers find a job thanks to support from EU fund
More than eight in ten dismissed workers have found a new job within 18 months of receiving European Globalisation Adjustment Fund support, according to a new report. This EU fund…
Europe
EU takes action to limit influx of small parcels
Parcels worth under €150 are currently exempt from customs duties in the EU. This leads to unfair competition for EU sellers and environmental concerns. The Council has now agreed to…
International
Russian citizens lose property in Bulgaria due to fraudulent schemes
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bulgaria reported that it periodically receives reports of Russian citizens who have become victims of various fraudulent practices related to real estate in…
Europe
10 years since Paris terror attacks
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attacks that took place across Paris on 13 November 2015, killing 132 people and injuring many more. Commemorations are taking place…
Europe
Media advisory – Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget) of 14 November 2025
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Europe
Stronger measures to protect our democracy and civil society
The European Commission’s new European Democracy Shield and civil society strategy will protect our democracies and civil society from the threat posed by foreign interference and disinformation. Find out more.…
Europe
Deal to simplify EU agriculture rules | News
The provisional agreement reached by MEPs and the Danish Presidency of the Council will alleviate some of the administrative and regulatory burdens on farmers during the current common agricultural policy…