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News | European Court of Auditors

Budget: Court of Auditors criticizes handling of EU funds

Despite a falling error rate, the Court of Auditors criticizes the legality of expenditure in the EU budget as inadequate. At the same time, it warns against the structure of the new multiannual financial framework.

By Janos Allenbach-Ammann

Directive for political advertising
News | Election campaign

Political advertising: Commission presents guidelines

In future, political advertising will be subject to strict transparency rules. The Brussels authority now wants to answer open questions in a comprehensive document. However, experts are critical of the plan.

By Till Hoppe

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Global Gateway Forum: Hardly any EU heads of state present

The EU Commission is hosting the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels from Thursday to strengthen its global infrastructure strategy. Despite a packed program with international guests, participation from the EU member states remains low.

By Amelie Richter

EVP Henna Virkkunen at the weekly College meeting of the von der Leyen Commission, 07/10/2025
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Apply AI Strategy: AI is to be used in all industries

The new AI strategy is intended to support companies and science in the application of AI. In this way, the European Commission wants to strengthen competitiveness and help Europe catch up in the global AI competition.

By Corinna Visser

Talk of the town | European Parliament

Von der Leyen coalition: EPP and Social Democrats de-escalate

The tensions between the two largest political groups in the EU Parliament have recently also called the heads of state and government into action. The group leaders are now sending conciliatory signals. The platform should not fail because of the sustainability omnibus.

By Till Hoppe and Markus Grabitz