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Meloni bashes Brussels for financial flexibility amid energy crunch

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has begun pressing in Brussels for greater fiscal flexibility to curb rising energy costs. With general elections scheduled for 2027, a surge in energy prices could undermine public support for her government.

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Sixteen EU countries seek more regional funds in long-term budget

Along with more funds for regional policies, agriculture and fisheries, the member states are calling a new debate on 'own resources' and repaying Recovery Fund loans with new common debt.

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EU weighs limited fiscal flexibility on energy after Meloni push

EU weighs fiscal flexibility measures to tackle the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis after Meloni push, but warns of limits of expansionary policy

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Merz doubles down on opposition to ‘Draghi-style’ common debt proposal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated his opposition to issue additional joint debt to strengthen European competitiveness during a speech in Aachen on Thursday, in response to Mario Draghi’s acceptance speech for the Charlemagne Prize.

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Split over market supervision threatens EU competitiveness plans

Despite intensifying debate in Brussels on reaching agreement over more harmonised rules for capital markets supervision, member states remain divided, risking delays to Europe’s competitiveness agenda.

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EU finance ministers urge caution amid Trump tariff threats

EU finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday sought to downplay US president Donald Trump’s fresh tariff threats. Some viewed his announcement as yet another post on social media by the US President.

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Why is Europe's break from Visa and Mastercard facing resistance?

The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way.

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European Parliament demands €200 billion extra for EU budget

The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU long-term budget, calling for a 10% increase and pushing for EU-level taxes. MEPs say they are ready for tough talks as money talks intensify for 2028-2034 cycle.

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Euronews explains: What are eurobonds and why is it dividing the EU?

What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for the EU.

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EU leaders vow to boost security and economic ties with Middle East

Leaders from Lebanon, Egypt, Syria and Jordan as well as the secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, were in Nicosia to meet their European Union counterparts on the sidelines of an EU summit.

Europe Today

EU set to unlock €90 billion for Ukraine after Hungary power shift

Also on today's newsletter: Luxembourgish Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel and former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin joined us.

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EU considers freezing Serbia's €1.5 billion funds over rule of law

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warned MEPs about concerns including pressure on the judiciary, restrictions on media freedom, and a crackdown on protests in Serbia, alongside broader political tensions linked to its closer ties with Russia.

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European Parliament proposes 10% increase in EU long-term budget

EU lawmakers in the Parliament’s Budget Committee adopted their negotiating position on the 2028–2034 multiannual budget on Wednesday, proposing a 10% increase compared with the European Commission’s €2 trillion proposal.

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Tighter EU migration controls fail to curb departures from Africa

Despite Brussels touting fewer migrant arrivals, tighter asylum rules and African deals have only temporarily diverted irregular routes, with new passages to Europe possible in 2026.

Europe Today

Trump sharpens threatening rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: US President JD Vance travels to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán for the general elections. UN Goodwill Ambassador and actress Kristin Davis talks about the war in Sudan.

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Serbia looks for pipeline plot culprit as Vance's Hungary visit nears

Serbia has opened a probe into the attempted pipeline sabotage after explosives were found near Kanjiža, as military intelligence suspects a migrant with training, raising the temperature before a key election in Hungary on Sunday.

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Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switch’ for global stablecoins

Germany and Italy have proposed creating an EU regulatory framework for stablecoins to strengthen financial market safeguards, shifting the discussion from the technical to the political level.

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G7 pledges to take 'all necessary measures' to safeguard energy market

G7 countries said they are ready to take “any necessary measures” to preserve stability in the energy market through coordinated action. However, no specific measures have been announced at this stage.

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EU Parliament unblocks key political hurdle in digital euro talks

After months of political gridlock in the European Parliament, EU lawmakers have overcome a key obstacle to the digital euro, bringing the proposal closer to approval.

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EU strikes political deal on customs reform

The new customs reform is designed to adapt the bloc to rising trade volumes amid US-related uncertainties and new trade deals with South America and Australia.

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