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The European Commission wants to open up part of its proposed 2 trillion euro EU budget for 2028-2034 to nuclear energy, a move likely to divide the bloc's member states, which Germany immediately rejected.
The European Commission says it’s protecting farmers with a smaller but ring-fenced budget. Europe’s farmers say the cuts betray a post-World War II
Brussels was expected to finalise its probe into the social media platform before the EU’s summer recess but will miss this deadline, according to three officials familiar with the matter. They noted that a decision was likely to follow after clarity emerged in the EU-US trade negotiations. “It’s all tied up,” one of the officials added.
The European Commission unveiled a record €2 trillion budget—its largest ever—signalling significant changes and reductions to EU agricultural funding compared to the current 2021–2027 period. The proposal confirmed earlier reports that agricultural subsidies and regional development funds would be merged into a single mega-fund worth €865 billion.
Friedrich Merz has repeatedly said that his goal as chancellor is to position Germany as a leader in Europe. But less than three months after assuming power, it is becoming clear that one of his main strategies for doing so is through opposing the EU – and in particular,
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a proposal for a long-term EU budget that she says will total $2.3 trillion
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It follows a complaint from local campaigners, accusing the Commission of indifference to the plight of Taranto residents and the environment. View on euronews
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President Trump threatens to raise tariffs, claiming the European Union won't buy U.S. cars or food — but 2024 trade data shows otherwise.
President Donald Trump has announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico starting Aug. 1.
Draft EU proposal mandates sourcing fruit, vegetables, and milk from within Europe for school food, under the 2028 CAP overhaul focused on domestic production