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The €2 trillion question: Inside the battle over the EU’s budget
Trillions of euros, almost as many priorities — and just over two years to agree. The European Commission has unveiled its sweeping new seven-year budget proposal, and …
Is €1.2 trillion enough to save Europe?
Brussels on a collision course with Rome over Italian bank mergers
Dozens of Palestinians reported killed at aid station despite EU-Israel deal
Brussels pushes to block budget payouts to EU’s democratic backsliders
EU weighs suspending Israel ties over Gaza crisis
Socialists to support von der Leyen in no-confidence vote after she backs down on EU budget
‘Time to go,’ Orbán tells von der Leyen on eve of confidence vote
Hungary’s leader slams the Commission president over “competence, results, and the future of Europe.”
Von der Leyen offers big budget concession to MEPs ahead of no-confidence vote
European Commission president suggests a stronger role for regions to consolidate her support in a key vote on Thursday.
Climate change tripled recent heat deaths in Europe, scientists say
Global warming caused an additional 1,500 deaths in 12 cities during last week’s heat wave, an analysis found.
‘No progress’: Brussels warns EU countries on rule-of-law failures
‘Several’ member states show ‘positive trajectories’ but progress is ‘uneven,’ Commission’s Rule of Law Report finds.
Far-right climate delayers to lead Parliament talks on EU’s 2040 target
The Patriots for Europe group will be in charge of delicate negotiations on the next emissions-cutting milestone.
Putin’s top diplomat goads Hungary to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
Sergey Lavrov makes overture to Viktor Orbán’s government in Budapest.
European Parliament to explore accelerated Russian gas ban for 2026
Ville Niinistö, the lead MEP for the bill, also wants to explore including oil in the proposed ban.
Moldova pushes for EU entry assurances as Hungary blocks Ukraine
The 2 Eastern European nations are being considered together as prospective members — for now.
Boiling in Brussels: Climate fights and Orbán vs. Pride
Europe baked, the Atomium shut early — and Brussels finally unveiled its long-delayed climate target. Host Sarah Wheaton speaks with POLITICO Climate Reporter Louise Guillot, Chief Foreign …
Denmark pushes to suspend Hungary’s EU voting rights
Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre says Copenhagen will ramp up Article 7 proceedings against Budapest.
Majority of EU countries clash with von der Leyen over regional funding overhaul
The next EU budget is shaping up to be a “Big Ugly Bill,” said the head of the Committee of Regions.
Brussels and Kyiv mend trade ties after farmer fury over imports
Deal promises greater EU market access for Ukraine in return for aligning farm standards — and political calm at the border.
Spain accuses Brussels of ‘complicity’ in Orbán’s ban on Budapest Pride
The European Commission must be “much stronger” in confronting the Hungarian leader, say Spanish officials.
Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned of “legal consequences” for those who defy the government’s ban on Pride parades.
Orbán vs. von der Leyen: Budapest Pride takes center stage in Europe’s culture war
Dozens of prominent European politicians are heading to Hungary for Pride, but the country’s conservative government insists the parade is illegal.
US State Department adviser wanted to boost French far-right leader Marine Le Pen
Samuel Samson, a political appointee, made the explosive recommendation as Le Pen eyes the presidency in 2027, two State Department officials tell POLITICO.
EU told to present options for Israel action, says Lithuanian president
Leaders from across the bloc agree that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is intolerable, Gitanas Nausėda told POLITICO.
Pressure piles on Brussels to act against face scanning at Budapest Pride
Commission silent on criticism from lawmakers and rights groups over use of artificial intelligence.
Von der Leyen can’t go far with the far right
Socialists and liberals are rebelling against the Commission president, but she has no easy fix in working with parties further to the right.
France pushes climate delay, imperiling EU Paris accord ambitions
Publicly Paris denies the allegation, but several other countries say it has raised that position in private meetings.
The EU says Israel is guilty of human rights abuses. What does that mean for trade?
As Israel’s largest trading partner, the European Union could use its economic power to exert pressure on the country.
Hungary, Slovakia stall Russian sanctions over gas ban proposal
Still, diplomats privately express optimism that a deal can be reached.
Von der Leyen faces political crisis after groups threaten to withdraw support
Socialists and liberals outraged that EPP sided with far right in pulling greenwashing legislation and could now block EU’s law-making process.
ORLEN strengthens CEE’s energy independence
Energy security, strategic investment and environmental responsibility are the three pillars of ORLEN Group’s 2035 strategy. To realize this ambitious plan, the group is allocating up to €90 billion.