Showing 121 to 132 of 138 results
EU Auditors Report €9 Billion in Errors; Accountability Concerns Remain
The European Court of Auditors found errors in nearly 6% (€9 billion) of 2023 EU spending, leading to a negative statement; however, the European Parliament is likely to grant discharge to the European Commission, highlighting systemic accountability issues.
EU Auditors Report €9 Billion in Errors; Accountability Concerns Remain
The European Court of Auditors found errors in nearly 6% (€9 billion) of 2023 EU spending, leading to a negative statement; however, the European Parliament is likely to grant discharge to the European Commission, highlighting systemic accountability issues.
Progress
44% Bias Score
EU Explores Fiscal Rule Changes to Boost Military Spending
The European Commission is considering modifying fiscal rules, potentially activating an escape clause similar to the COVID-19 response, to allow increased military spending among member states, facing internal divisions within Spain's government.
EU Explores Fiscal Rule Changes to Boost Military Spending
The European Commission is considering modifying fiscal rules, potentially activating an escape clause similar to the COVID-19 response, to allow increased military spending among member states, facing internal divisions within Spain's government.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Scholz Rejects Joint EU Debt for Defense Spending
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected joint EU debt for defense investments at a recent summit, contrasting with proposals from other countries and the EU Commission, which estimates €500 billion is needed for additional investments over the next 10 years.
Scholz Rejects Joint EU Debt for Defense Spending
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected joint EU debt for defense investments at a recent summit, contrasting with proposals from other countries and the EU Commission, which estimates €500 billion is needed for additional investments over the next 10 years.
Progress
52% Bias Score
EU to Explore Financial Flexibility for Defense Spending
During an informal EU summit prioritizing European defense, the President of the European Commission announced plans to increase budgetary flexibility for defense spending, potentially involving changes to lending practices and private sector engagement, driven by geopolitical concerns and requests ...
EU to Explore Financial Flexibility for Defense Spending
During an informal EU summit prioritizing European defense, the President of the European Commission announced plans to increase budgetary flexibility for defense spending, potentially involving changes to lending practices and private sector engagement, driven by geopolitical concerns and requests ...
Progress
56% Bias Score
EU's Frugal Alliance Fractures Amidst Ukraine War
The war in Ukraine and a potential US retreat from NATO are causing cracks in the EU's frugal alliance, with some members like Denmark advocating for increased defense spending and EU-wide initiatives, while others remain opposed to joint debt for defense, creating uncertainty for the upcoming 2028-...
EU's Frugal Alliance Fractures Amidst Ukraine War
The war in Ukraine and a potential US retreat from NATO are causing cracks in the EU's frugal alliance, with some members like Denmark advocating for increased defense spending and EU-wide initiatives, while others remain opposed to joint debt for defense, creating uncertainty for the upcoming 2028-...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Ukraine Urges EU Budgetary Commitment for Eastern Enlargement
Ukraine's foreign minister advocated for EU budget allocation (2028-2034) to support its enlargement process, estimating costs at 0.17% of EU GDP for nine candidate countries; this follows discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting varying opinions on the speed and fairness of in...
Ukraine Urges EU Budgetary Commitment for Eastern Enlargement
Ukraine's foreign minister advocated for EU budget allocation (2028-2034) to support its enlargement process, estimating costs at 0.17% of EU GDP for nine candidate countries; this follows discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting varying opinions on the speed and fairness of in...
Progress
36% Bias Score
EU Court Upholds €320 Million Deduction from Poland's Budget over Judicial Reform
The General Court of the European Union ruled that the European Commission acted lawfully in deducting €320,200,000 from Poland's EU budget due to Poland's non-compliance with rulings on judicial reforms deemed to undermine the separation of powers, rejecting Poland's appeal and upholding the Commis...
EU Court Upholds €320 Million Deduction from Poland's Budget over Judicial Reform
The General Court of the European Union ruled that the European Commission acted lawfully in deducting €320,200,000 from Poland's EU budget due to Poland's non-compliance with rulings on judicial reforms deemed to undermine the separation of powers, rejecting Poland's appeal and upholding the Commis...
Progress
36% Bias Score
EU Leaders Seek Unified Defense Strategy Amid Ukraine War
EU leaders held an informal summit in Brussels to discuss bolstering Europe's defense capabilities, focusing on addressing equipment shortages, exploring funding options (including potential EU debt), and improving cooperation with allies like the UK and US amid the war in Ukraine and uncertain US s...
EU Leaders Seek Unified Defense Strategy Amid Ukraine War
EU leaders held an informal summit in Brussels to discuss bolstering Europe's defense capabilities, focusing on addressing equipment shortages, exploring funding options (including potential EU debt), and improving cooperation with allies like the UK and US amid the war in Ukraine and uncertain US s...
Progress
16% Bias Score
EU Seeks National Defense Spending Increases Amidst Budgetary Challenges
EU leaders, failing to agree on common defense spending, tasked the European Commission with exploring ways to increase national investments and utilize flexibilities within the Stability and Growth Pact, while also investigating alternative financing through the EIB and private banks, aiming to add...
EU Seeks National Defense Spending Increases Amidst Budgetary Challenges
EU leaders, failing to agree on common defense spending, tasked the European Commission with exploring ways to increase national investments and utilize flexibilities within the Stability and Growth Pact, while also investigating alternative financing through the EIB and private banks, aiming to add...
Progress
52% Bias Score
EU Races to Fund Military Buildup Amid Russia's War and US Pressure
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and US pressure, the EU is urgently seeking funding for increased military spending, exploring options including joint debt, while balancing transatlantic ties and fostering a stronger European defense industry; leaders meet in Brussels to discuss this.
EU Races to Fund Military Buildup Amid Russia's War and US Pressure
Amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and US pressure, the EU is urgently seeking funding for increased military spending, exploring options including joint debt, while balancing transatlantic ties and fostering a stronger European defense industry; leaders meet in Brussels to discuss this.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Fissures Emerge in Frugal EU Alliance as Geopolitical Landscape Shifts"
Facing geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine, traditionally frugal EU member states, especially Denmark, show cracks in their united front against increased EU spending and common debt; divisions persist as upcoming budget negotiations loom.
Fissures Emerge in Frugal EU Alliance as Geopolitical Landscape Shifts"
Facing geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine, traditionally frugal EU member states, especially Denmark, show cracks in their united front against increased EU spending and common debt; divisions persist as upcoming budget negotiations loom.
Progress
40% Bias Score
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Showing 121 to 132 of 138 results