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Spain violated EU rules by meddling in banking merger, says Brussels
Warning comes as European Commission pushes for more bank mergers to boost European financial sector’s fire power.
Brussels slashes the EU farm budget, calls it a win. Farmers call it a declaration of war.
EU approves Germany’s mega spending plan
Brussels dismisses Italy’s security fears over UniCredit merger
How Europe can modernize to meet an energy-intensive future
Gunman in Libya shoots at British diplomatic staff as danger builds
Labour MPs challenge UK fiscal watchdog after welfare debacle
Israel’s close EU allies express ‘concern’ over plan to move displaced Palestinians into sealed-off zone
The foreign ministers of Austria and Germany, among Israel’s closest allies in Europe, also expressed hope that a ceasefire in Gaza is within reach.
Bigger threats, messier politics: How things now change for von der Leyen
Thursday’s no-confidence vote marks the start of a tougher era in the European Commission president’s dealings with opposition groups.
Von der Leyen wins vote of no-confidence but warned this is her ‘absolute last chance’
European Commission president defeats far-right plan to bring her down.
There’s a new hope for the euro, but the dollar empire is striking back
A new U.S. law threatens to cement the dominance of a shape-shifting dollar over the euro — and every other currency.
Trump banking cop threatens global financial security, warns top US Democrat
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wants Randal Quarles sacked from the global watchdog, warning he will unwind post-2008 reforms.
The AI energy crunch: Meeting the data center surge
The rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and machine learning is driving unprecedented demand for electricity. How can the UK tackle this challenge?
EU comes to Moldova’s defense against Russian hacking
Europe is working to send a “cyber reserve” to help Chișinău ahead of elections in September.
How the Omnibus proposal misses the mark for investors
Sustainability isn’t just about values — it’s about long-term value creation and competitiveness.
Ursula von der Leyen amputates the Green Deal to save its life
Last year’s European election reshaped EU politics. The Commission president must acknowledge a new alternative right-wing majority even as she fights to preserve her signature political achievement.
Germany pledges to hit 3.5 percent defense spending target by 2029
Berlin confirms sweeping defense overhaul ahead of NATO summit, with constitutional moves and €153B earmarked for military spending in 2029.
Israel savages EU over ‘outrageous and indecent’ human rights review
Relations between Brussels and Israel hit a new low as European ministers gather to discuss whether to punish Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Has Bulgaria gamed its inflation numbers to qualify for the euro?
An 82.8 percent plunge in state-set hospital fees helped Sofia make the grade to join the single currency.
G7 leaders: ‘Iran can never have a nuclear weapon’
Tehran “is the principal source of regional instability and terror,” declare G7 leaders in a joint statement.
EU urges Trump to ditch trade war as G7 kicks off
Europe can’t increase defense spending if it has to fight a trade war at the same time, Council President António Costa says.
Baltic countries team up on mass evacuation plans as Russian threat grows
“Clear procedures are crucial, as is the rapid exchange of information,” says Lithuanian interior minister.
Bulgaria won’t ‘do a Greece’ when it joins eurozone, central bank chief promises
Dimitar Radev, the governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, says national authorities must align and adapt to wider eurozone conditions.
Zelenskyy says he regrets that Oval Office blowup, but he’s still pushing Trump
Ukraine’s president, in an interview, says more Russia sanctions from the U.S. could push Putin into peace talks.
7 reality checks on Britain’s sunshine spending review
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s finance minister, laid out four years of government spending with a smile. Will it last?
Trump administration prepares to ease big bank rules
The proposal would represent the latest policy win for the banking industry, which has been closely scrutinized since the 2008 global financial meltdown.
EU farm ministers vow to fight Brussels’ budget shakeup
“The single fund would be the end,” Portugal warns, as EU agriculture ministers resist a Commission push to overhaul farm and regional funding.
Council of Europe hits back at EU leaders calling to ease migrant expulsions
Secretary-General Alain Berset warned that courts must not be “weaponized” for political gain.
Global trade rules must evolve to tackle persistent imbalances, says Bank of England boss
BoE governor says U.S. has a point on trade and calls for WTO reform and regulatory vigilance amid shifting global order.