EU eases farm subsidy access
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On Monday, EU leaders agreed to reduce bureaucracy and inspections for farmers across the bloc, easing access to subsidies to calm protests and parliamentary opposition.
by Steve Peers
Proposed European Parliament position on the proposed EU Returns Regulation (on expulsion of irregular non-EU migrants): www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume...
A centrist take; MEPs on the right and left will propose amendments, then the EP will negotiate the text of the law with Member States
A centrist take; MEPs on the right and left will propose amendments, then the EP will negotiate the text of the law with Member States
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Proposed European Parliament position on the proposed EU Returns Regulation (on expulsion of irregular non-EU migrants): www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume...
A centrist take; MEPs on the right and left will propose amendments, then the EP will negotiate the text of the law with Member States
A centrist take; MEPs on the right and left will propose amendments, then the EP will negotiate the text of the law with Member States
Reposted by Steven H. Seggie
EU to set up a new spy unit under Ursula von der Leyen
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen
Body to collate material from national agencies and improve its operational use
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
EU to set up a new spy unit under Ursula von der Leyen
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
"The move is opposed by senior officials at the EU’s diplomatic service, who fear it will duplicate the unit’s role and threaten its future"
The half-crazy von der Leyen is now verging to full blown madness setting up her own Brussels-grown CIA... www.ft.com/content/b8a3...
EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen
Body to collate material from national agencies and improve its operational use
www.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The half-crazy von der Leyen is now verging to full blown madness setting up her own Brussels-grown CIA... www.ft.com/content/b8a3...
Reposted by Steve Peers
The European Parliament’s centrist political groups are backing down on a threat to vote against a key part of the EU’s long-term budget, following concessions made by the European Commission.
EU Parliament backs down on threat to reject long-term budget
EU countries are also satisfied with the Commission’s concessions, despite initially opposing the plan.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The European Parliament’s centrist political groups are backing down on a threat to vote against a key part of the EU’s long-term budget, following concessions made by the European Commission.