Melicher: EU Aims to Shift Defense Financing Responsibilities from the US to Europe

Energy costs are considered a “national crisis,” according to Tice. Next month’s Ofgem-regulated energy cost cap is expected to rise by 4 percent, primarily due to the Middle East conflict affecting global gas markets.
Reform announced plans to eliminate charges on gas generators, including those from the U.K. Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), which aims to reduce greenhouse gas e

Mansehra, Pakistan, 3 September (Eurotoday Newspaper) – The body of Alexander Harris, a 30-year-old British-Irish trekker who disappeared while descending Musa Ka Musalla in northern Pakistan, has been found following a three-day search involving police, rescuers and local volunteers. Pakistani officials believe he may have slipped and fallen while descending in deteriorating weather.
Harris, or

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied solid evidence of Moroccan state involvement in July’s mass crossing into Ceuta, despite a police report suggesting Moroccan coordination. The event highlighted gaps in Spain’s warning system and impacted the 141 reported dead and migrants’ needs in Ceuta. Speaking to the Congress of Deputies, Sánchez said Spain would respond firmly if Morocco’s i

The escalating crisis at Germany’s largest company poses significant challenges for Merz, who vowed to reform the economy and revitalize the industrial sector upon taking office in 2025.
Instead, automotive suppliers, chemical firms, and other manufacturers are facing job losses, high energy costs, and a surge in Chinese exports threatening vital industries.
These concerns are intensifying a

Mansehra, Pakistan, 3 September (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – An Irish climber death has been confirmed in northern Pakistan after search teams recovered the body of Alexander Mark Harris from a gorge in the Siran Valley, ending a difficult operation involving more than 250 police personnel, mountaineers, forest officials and local residents.
Harris, 30, a dual Irish-British citizen who had bee

European Investment Bank

€250 million EIB Global financing agreement with Banco do Brasil enables €500million in microcredit for women-led microbusinesses in Brazil’s Legal Amazon region.
Financing aims to reach around 50,000 women entrepreneurs, boosting women’s economic empowerment and sustainable development in the Amazon.
The initiative supports the EU-Brazil Green Deal, EU’s strategic

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Geneva, 3 September (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – El Niño 2026 is expected to intensify into a very strong climate event towards the end of the year and persist until at least February 2027, increasing the risk of disruptive weather across several regions, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
The UN weather agency says forecasts indicate a near 100% probability that El Niño

Starmer stepped down from the House of Commons this week to focus more on international affairs. He resigned as prime minister earlier this year after losing support in his party, with Andy Burnham succeeding him. The date for the by-election has not been set yet.
Polanski still requires selection by local Green Party members, expected to occur next week.
In his campaign pitch, Polanski stated, “v

Birmingham, 1 September (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s maturity, squad strength and ability to manage difficult moments after Bukayo Saka’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park. The Arteta Aston Villa reaction centred on the way Arsenal controlled pressure and found a way to win a demanding away fixture.

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