European countries are aware of their need to rearm, but Italy’s 2026 defence budget might face cuts after the EU put Italy in an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) following its 2025 deficit of 3.1%. This scenario compromises Italy’s access to EU financing instruments for defence, and, underscores the urgent need to reinforce bilateral cooperation. France, facing similar budget difficulties, is a partner with high potential.
Farm drought (BRUSSELS) – The Commission in a Communication Thursday has clarified the use of ‘force majeure’ and exceptional circumstances for the EU agricultural sector in case of unforeseeable and…
Photo © European Union 2024 (BRUSSELS) – The EU and Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding Tuesday for a bilateral partnership to cooperate on sustainable critical…
gas- Photo Naftogaz of Ukraine.jpg (LUXEMBOURG) – The EU’s demand for natural gas fell by another 7.4 per cent in 2023, according to figures released Tuesday by the EU’s statistics…
New EU rules to curb methane emissions from the energy sector became legislation Monday, introducing new requirements on measuring, reporting…
The EU formally adopted the corporate sustainability due diligence directive Friday, imposing obligations on large companies regarding adverse impacts of their activities on…
The European Critical Raw Materials Act entered into force Thursday, with the aim of ensuring a diverse, secure,…















