Greedy Belgian taxman should keep hands off Russian assets, West tells Brussels

EIB wants more lending firepower as it eyes bigger defense role

It's the first time Nadia Calviño has publicly called for a formal restructuring of the lender's gearing ratio.

Apr 30 3 mins read

Will the EU get a war budget?

The debate over the bloc's next seven-year spending plan is already starting. And while the Ukraine invasion shapes the debate, the negotiations will be messy — and about a whole lot more.

Apr 29 7 mins read

EU signals end of free money for poorer countries

The European Commission is pushing for the post-pandemic recovery fund not to be repeated — as well as for conditions on financing of poorer regions.

Apr 15 5 mins read

€500B remains unspent from EU's Covid recovery fund

Capitals urge European Commission to slash red tape fearing that huge amounts of money won't ever be used.

Apr 8 5 mins read