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Brussels – The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has rejected Spain’s appeal against the European Commission’s decision to exclude 5.01 million euros linked to the improper application of a voluntary associated aid scheme for the beef sector funded by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF). This matter originates from a 2018 investigation…

Conservative critics accused her of initiating a welfare increase, financed by raising taxes on working individuals. During the traditional post-budget morning broadcast, Reeves asserted that her political legacy would not involve an expansive welfare system, despite the rise in social security spending during this parliament. “Many people have attempted to dismiss me over the last…

Ankara (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Turkey’s defence ministry said on Thursday that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia must be achieved first before any discussions can take place on possible troop deployment for a potential reassurance force. How would Macron’s reassurance force operate in post-war Ukraine?How is Turkey positioning itself between Russia and Ukraine? “First,…

Brussels – EU member state representatives have reached an agreement on a proposal to combat the online distribution of child sexual abuse materials. The EU Council has reported on this development. According to CTK sources, the Czech Republic opposed the proposal, citing concerns over privacy violations related to encrypted communication. The regulation, referred to as…

Georgia (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Georgia’s lead prosecutor has dropped the high-profile election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his associates, marking a pivotal moment in post-2020 election legal battles. The decision ignites debate on prosecutorial discretion and election integrity. Georgia Prosecutor Drops Donald Trump Case In a significant development in U.S. legal…

Die Grünen suchen nach neuer Richtung und Bedeutung. Auf dem Parteitag in Hannover möchten die Parteichefs Franziska Brantner und Felix Banaszak neue Impulse setzen, um die Partei aus der Stagnation zu befreien. Maximilian Stascheit berichtet über die Parteistimmung, Debatten zur Wehrpflicht, dem Nahen Osten und darüber, wie viel Streit die Grünen ertragen müssen, um sich…

Stuttgart (Germany) – “Europe is prepared to utilize all options to ensure the success of the automotive industry,” stated Stéphane Séjourné at an automotive sector summit in Stuttgart, amid pressures from Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The commissioner, who also serves as the vice-president of the Commission, expressed the need to “adapt the path” towards energy transition…