In a final, 16-hour trilogue negotiation, the Belgian Council Presidency and the negotiators from the EU Parliament reached an agreement on the reform of EU debt rules. Although the outcome largely aligns with the Council's position, it is intended to create minor additional leeways for investments.
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On Tuesday evening, negotiators reached an agreement to increase the EU's budget framework until 2027. Governments prevailed with their frugal approach.
By Till Hoppe
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has relented on his opposition to the financial package for Ukraine, without major concessions from others. Chancellor Scholz, meanwhile, grapples with the arms deliveries of other EU states.
By Till Hoppe
Will Hungary's prime minister give up blocking economic and financial aid for Ukraine? Also up for discussion at the special summit is that the EU will only fulfill its ammunition pledge to Kyiv by the end of the year.
By Till Hoppe
The scenario is preoccupying Brussels shortly before the special summit on Thursday: Could its colleagues cause economic hardship for Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán if he continues to block support for Ukraine? A corresponding document from the Council is causing a stir.
By Till Hoppe
Viktor Orbán is threatening to block important decisions in favor of Ukraine. Summit President Charles Michel and the Commission hastily try to change his mind. Suddenly, EU money is even flowing to Budapest again.
By Eric Bonse
Negotiations on the mid-term review of the multi-annual EU budget are at a standstill. Commissioner Hahn is demanding a proposal from the Spanish Council Presidency as a basis for negotiations for the summit in December. Time is running out because Parliament still has to give its approval before the elections.
By Max Mustermann
€4 billion from the Covid recovery program are expected to flow to Germany by the end of the year. However, this is of little help to the traffic light coalition’s budget holders in the current crisis.
By Till Hoppe
EU budget, debt rules, industrial policy: The ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court is likely to have an impact on the European Union. How much depends on the decisions made by the Berlin coalition. A classification.
By Till Hoppe
