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Czechia’s Babiš vetoes €210 billion Ukraine reparation loan
Czechia’s Babiš vetoes €210 billion Ukraine reparation loan
The comeback of the Czech conservative politician adds pressure onto the troubled EU scheme
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December 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Czechia’s Babiš vetoes €210 billion Ukraine reparation loan
Thousands to protest Orbán-linked abuse cases in Budapest
Thousands to protest Orbán-linked abuse cases in Budapest
Allegations of widespread physical and sexual abuse in juvenile detention centres roils Hungarian politics
dlvr.it
December 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Thousands to protest Orbán-linked abuse cases in Budapest
US envoy to meet Zelensky, Europe leaders in Berlin this weekend
US envoy to meet Zelensky, Europe leaders in Berlin this weekend
Meeting with European leaders comes amid US-led push for Ukraine to cede territory
dlvr.it
December 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
US envoy to meet Zelensky, Europe leaders in Berlin this weekend
EU ministers secure 2026 fishing quotas after marathon talks
EU ministers secure 2026 fishing quotas after marathon talks
Mediterranean countries blocked Commission’s proposed 65% cut in fishing days
dlvr.it
December 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
EU ministers secure 2026 fishing quotas after marathon talks
Will the next European Council seal the €210 billion Ukraine loan?
Will the next European Council seal the €210 billion Ukraine loan?
EU leaders will likely do what they did at the last summit: Kick Kyiv’s financial can down the road
dlvr.it
December 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Will the next European Council seal the €210 billion Ukraine loan?
Italy, Bulgaria, and Malta join Belgium in push for alternatives to €210 billion Ukraine loan
Italy, Bulgaria, and Malta join Belgium in push for alternatives to €210 billion Ukraine loan
Commission's move to indefinitely freeze Russian assets 'implies legal, financial, procedural, and institutional consequences'
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Italy, Bulgaria, and Malta join Belgium in push for alternatives to €210 billion Ukraine loan
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: De Wever can’t win
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: De Wever can’t win
Belgium's prime minister has been cast as Europe's most obstinate stick-in-the-mud, confounding EU colleagues and put in the same basket as Russian sympathisers. His troubles are far from over
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: De Wever can’t win
Wall of silence from FCAS partners following defence minister meeting
Wall of silence from FCAS partners following defence minister meeting
Germany's metalworkers also called for Berlin to stop working with France's Dassault Aviation
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Wall of silence from FCAS partners following defence minister meeting
US plan sees Ukraine joining EU in 2027
US plan sees Ukraine joining EU in 2027
Some countries, most notably Hungary, have consistently voiced opposition to Ukraine joining.
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
US plan sees Ukraine joining EU in 2027
INTERVIEW: The EU lawmaker taking the fight to MAGA
INTERVIEW: The EU lawmaker taking the fight to MAGA
Austrian MEP Helmut Brandstätter has emerged as the most aggressive opponent of Trump, Vance, and Musk in Brussels
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
INTERVIEW: The EU lawmaker taking the fight to MAGA
Total bids for the Commission’s SAFE loans reach nearly €190 billion
Total bids for the Commission’s SAFE loans reach nearly €190 billion
Demand surpassed the SAFE loan envelope by about €40 billion
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Total bids for the Commission’s SAFE loans reach nearly €190 billion
Cheap parcels to face €3 charge at EU border from July 2026
Cheap parcels to face €3 charge at EU border from July 2026
On Friday EU finance ministers formally agreed an interim measure to tackle the flood of cheap Chinese ecommerce packages
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Cheap parcels to face €3 charge at EU border from July 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Belgium demands ‘autonomous’ guarantees from EU for €210 billion Ukraine loan
EXCLUSIVE: Belgium demands ‘autonomous’ guarantees from EU for €210 billion Ukraine loan
Documents seen by Euractiv show that Belgium is also insisting that Euroclear “shall not be liable” for the scheme’s provision
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Belgium demands ‘autonomous’ guarantees from EU for €210 billion Ukraine loan
EU claims Ukraine loan ‘court-proof’ after Russia says will sue Euroclear
EU claims Ukraine loan ‘court-proof’ after Russia says will sue Euroclear
The news comes the day after EU envoys agreed to permanently freeze the Kremlin’s funds using a controversial emergency provision of the EU treaties
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
EU claims Ukraine loan ‘court-proof’ after Russia says will sue Euroclear
Controversial airline bailout in Spain reignited following President and CEO’s arrest
Controversial airline bailout in Spain reignited following President and CEO’s arrest
The event took place amid a wave of arrests orchestrated by Spain's Civil Guard as part of a new anti-graft operation linked to potential public procurement irregularities
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Controversial airline bailout in Spain reignited following President and CEO’s arrest
Greece hails Eurogroup win as EU funds scandals weigh on government
Greece hails Eurogroup win as EU funds scandals weigh on government
The Eurogroup played a central role in Greece’s debt crisis in the 2010s, leading to bailout loans, spending cuts and economic reforms that reshaped the Greek economy
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Greece hails Eurogroup win as EU funds scandals weigh on government
Germany blames Russia for cyberattack on air safety, election interference
Germany blames Russia for cyberattack on air safety, election interference
Germany on Friday summoned the Russian ambassador
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Germany blames Russia for cyberattack on air safety, election interference
EXCLUSIVE: Belgium demands “independent” and “autonomous” guarantees from EU countries, as the bloc frantically tries to persuade it to back so-called “reparations loan” ahead of next week’s European Council summit. https://eurac.tv/9YjO
EXCLUSIVE: Belgium demands ‘autonomous’ guarantees from EU for €210 billion Ukraine loan | Euractiv
Documents seen by Euractiv show that Belgium is also insisting that Euroclear “shall not be liable” for the scheme’s provision
eurac.tv
December 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Belgium demands “independent” and “autonomous” guarantees from EU countries, as the bloc frantically tries to persuade it to back so-called “reparations loan” ahead of next week’s European Council summit. https://eurac.tv/9YjO
Slovak ruling coalition overrides presidential veto, shuts down whistleblower office
Slovak ruling coalition overrides presidential veto, shuts down whistleblower office
Brussels, legal experts and NGOs warn that Slovakia now risks infringement proceedings or losing EU recovery funds tied to safeguarding whistleblower protection
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Slovak ruling coalition overrides presidential veto, shuts down whistleblower office
Have Your Say: EU launches consultation to modernise public procurement rules
Have Your Say: EU launches consultation to modernise public procurement rules
The European Commission invites stakeholders to contribute to a 12-week consultation on revising the EU Public Procurement Directives. Share your views and evidence via the Have Your Say portal by 26 January 2026 to influence upcoming legislation.
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Have Your Say: EU launches consultation to modernise public procurement rules
Trump sees EU as ‘adversary’, top socialist leader warns
Trump sees EU as ‘adversary’, top socialist leader warns
García stressed that Trump’s posture “requires the EU to speak out strongly”
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Trump sees EU as ‘adversary’, top socialist leader warns
Brussels is ‘systematically raping European law’, says Orbán
Brussels is ‘systematically raping European law’, says Orbán
The comments come after the EU agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian sovereign assets – removing a crucial bargaining chip for the pro-Moscow strongman
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Brussels is ‘systematically raping European law’, says Orbán
Ireland struggles with flu vaccination as hospital admissions surge
Ireland struggles with flu vaccination as hospital admissions surge
Irish government warns on low flu vaccination as hospital admissions rise, but COVID-19 ICU admissions remain low
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Ireland struggles with flu vaccination as hospital admissions surge
MAGA fine-storm
MAGA fine-storm
In Friday's edition: College of Europe, reparations loan, Moscow’s shadow fleet, Mercosur
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 6:45 AM
MAGA fine-storm
Fusion technologies generate impressive socio-economic benefits. Now is the time for Europe to show ambition.
Fusion technologies generate impressive socio-economic benefits. Now is the time for Europe to show ambition.
Boasting the largest fusion supply chain in the world, thanks to its contribution to ITER – the biggest international fusion experiment, Europe has a competitive advantage to enjoy impressive socio-economic benefits. Will it play its cards, right?
dlvr.it
December 12, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Fusion technologies generate impressive socio-economic benefits. Now is the time for Europe to show ambition.