EU countries commit to joint drone, missile and warship development
Defence spending is set each €326 billion (1.9% of EU GDP) in 2024, but despite the increase in military spending, national efforts alone are not enough for the EU to….
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Who is Vox leader Santiago Abascal?
This article was originally published in Spanish Santiago Abascal, president of the Vox party, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Spanish politics with a nationalist and….
Bank of England hails warmer EU relations after Starmer’s reset pledge
A shift in trade patterns with Europe has weighed on the UK economy, Governor Andrew Bailey said. ADVERTISEMENT Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has hailed the prospect of warmer….
Poland’s agriculture ministry records ‘reservations’ over Mercosur deal
As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers reservations over the Mercosur agreement. It should please France which….
Enlargement health check: Which EU hopefuls are fittest?
A recent “checkup” on EU candidate countries reveals how well the nine hopefuls align with the bloc’s health standards. ADVERTISEMENT Countries aspiring to join the EU have significant work ahead….
Europe’s greenhouse gas output down over 8% in a year
Latest reports show the EU is bucking a global trend for continuously rising emissions, but still not on track to meet its own climate action targets. ADVERTISEMENT The EU’s climate….
Chinese carmaker SAIC to sue EU over new 45% tariffs, stoking trade tensions
State-owned carmaker SAIC Motor said it will take Brussels to the European Court of Justice to “protect its legitimate rights and interests,” as the ongoing trade row escalates into products….
EU to hike VAT on Airbnb, Uber after Estonia drops veto
The Baltic nation had repeatedly blocked an attempt to impose up to 25% value-added tax on online platforms offering short-term rentals and ridesharing. ADVERTISEMENT EU diplomats have agreed a reform….
WHO to survey EU healthcare workers’ mental wellbeing
The WHO and the EU have partnered to launch a survey aimed at assessing the impact of mental health challenges on healthcare professionals, as well as possible policy measures to….
Leaked budget plans spark fears for EU health budget
Stakeholders and lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the fate of the EU budget pot dedicated to health, which may either be merged with other funds or worse, disappear, according to….