Budget
Missions impossible: Can Starmer’s Cabinet get behind his plan?
Ministers have been fighting the Treasury as Labour MPs grow increasingly restless.
Mark Carney says Canada will meet NATO spending target this year
Macron dissolved the French parliament a year ago. How will he surprise us again?
Trump-Musk feud threatens Republican Party’s future
Inside Westminster’s Musk-inspired DOGE wars
The Trump-Musk bromance devolves into a chaotic public breakup
Das Update zu Wadephul und Israel
NATO allies cannot rely on America for their defense, warns US defense chief
“It’s deterrence and peace through strength, but it cannot be reliance,” U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says.
Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither
The U.K. Treasury has run out of road for delaying nuclear decisions, according to Whitehall and industry insiders.
Das Update zu Bas, Bürgergeld und Bundestagsdebatten
Zwischenfall im Plenarsaal des Bundestags: Erst verweist Julia Klöckner eine Linken-Abgeordnete des Saales, weil sie ein Oberteil mit Palästina-Aufdruck trägt. Kurz danach gibt es „Free Palestine“-Rufe von …
Denmark to drop ‘frugal’ stance on EU budget to counter threat from Russia
The Danish leader argued that Europe needs more funds to bolster its defenses and counter the threat from Russia.
Budget cuts hit European Parliament communications department
“There are people scared for their jobs,” said one Parliament official.
Die Diätenerhöhung im Bundestag und die Frage nach Gerechtigkeit
Nach der größten Erhöhung der Abgeordnetendiäten im vergangenen Jahr soll es an diesem Donnerstag im Bundestag erneut um eine Anhebung der Vergütung für Parlamentarier gehen. Rasmus Buchsteiner …
Britain prepares for war (just don’t ask about the cost)
A stark official report says “state conflict has returned to Europe” — but a fight is raging over the cash-strapped Keir Starmer government response.
Das Update zum Geldproblem der Krankenkassen
Schlechte Nachrichten aus dem Gesundheitswesen: Der GKV-Spitzenverband warnt vor weiter steigenden Beiträgen – bei vielen Kassen, in kurzer Zeit. Für Gesundheitsministerin Nina Warken ein Kaltstart unter Druck. …
US imports plunge in early sign of Trump tariff impact
The numbers suggest that Trump’s policies are chipping away at the global trade deficit, which the president views as a key problem for the US economy.
Rachel Reeves has been prudent. Now she needs a purpose.
With a government-wide spending review looming, Britain’s top finance minister is being urged to give voters a compelling reason for her ‘tough decisions.’
Brits back BNPL regulation for flexible payment options
Sector regulation welcomed by consumers as new study finds Brits are prioritizing interest-free financial products and those that help them budget more easily.
Musk says he’s ‘disappointed’ with Trump-backed megabill
The billionaire’s criticism could influence the megabill’s prospects in the Senate.
Greece shuts down agency at center of probe into massive EU farm fraud
European prosecutors are investigating a multi-million euro scam in which EU funds were allegedly channeled to non-farmers.
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.
European prosecutor slams ‘attacks’ and ‘intimidation’ against Greek farm fraud probe
Staff at the Greek agency responsible for doling out agricultural funds obstructed EU prosecutors in a corruption probe.
Nicușor Dan starts nightmare new job as president of Romania
Monday’s inauguration comes at a critical time for the Eastern European nation of 19 million amid the threat of credit rating downgrades, a budget deficit crisis and a loss of faith in democracy.
EU countries resist Spain on making Catalan official language
At least seven capitals have raised concerns over the costs and political implications of the move, which Sánchez links to defense spending.
Ukraine warns EU tariffs will hammer economy and dent faith in Brussels
Imminent withdrawal of wartime trade waivers threatens Ukraine’s economic footing and feeds Russian propaganda, top Ukrainian MP warns.
Hitler serves as a warning to today’s conservatives, EU’s Manfred Weber says
The European People’s Party chief tells POLITICO he is trying to strike a balance between relying on far-right support while blocking extremists from power.
In Trump’s war on clean energy, China (and everyone else) wins
It’s a shift from the U.S. president’s first term, and is driving a fresh wedge within his Republican Party.
Das Update zu Dobrindts Migrationsplänen
Alexander Dobrindt musste heute in der Regierungsbefragung den Abgeordneten Rede und Antwort stehen. Dabei waren die verschärften Grenzkontrollen und die Migrationspolitik die Schwerpunkte. Rasmus Buchsteiner hat die …
PMQs: Badenoch and Starmer spar over winter fuel U-turn
U.K. prime minister said he wants more pensioners to be eligible for the social security payment.
Starmer U-turns on winter fuel payments
Any change to the controversial policy is likely to come at the next U.K. budget this fall.
Die Wirtschaftskrise und der Streit der Weisen
Am Vormittag wird die Konjunkturprognose vorgestellt. Wenig anderes als eine Null ist zu erwarten. Wie sich in die trüben wirtschaftlichen Aussichten auch noch Streit unter den Wirtschaftsweisen …