MEPs’ salaries will automatically rise in line with inflation. The Liberals want to push through another zero increase in the general expenses allowance for 2026.
By Markus Grabitz
Europe’s digital infrastructure is essential to key areas of modern life. A Vodafone report highlights the strategic importance of stable networks to the economy and security.
By Corinna Visser
The trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states has been signed. However, there is disagreement over how soon provisional application can take effect.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
After the first round of the presidential election in Portugal, the two candidates who will go through to the run-off have been decided. The socialist Seguro is ahead of the Chega candidate Ventura.
By Markus Grabitz
Andrius Kubilius wants to strengthen the governance of Europe’s rearmament, but so far his proposals have met with little enthusiasm from the member states. Defense expert and Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky has now come up with his own proposal.
By Viktor Funk and Stephan Israel
The next summit of EU heads of state and government will focus on competitiveness. Council President António Costa has now sought advice from representatives of the energy industry as well as an experienced scientist.
By Manuel Berkel
Following failed attempts at mediation in Washington, several NATO states are increasing their military presence in Greenland. The “Operation Arctic Endurance” exercise is intended to explore conditions for securing the region, although the effectiveness of pure surveillance missions remains unclear.
By Lisa-Martina Klein, Stephan Israel and Wilhelmine Stenglin
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico traveled to Washington to sign a nuclear power plant agreement with the US. The project at the Jaslovské Bohunice site is expected to cost EUR 13 to 15 billion.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission has granted eight member states Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loans totaling EUR 38 billion for armaments projects. Disbursement is due to begin in March, and further loan plans could follow soon after.
By Stephan Israel
Representatives of EU member states have been unable to agree on officially listing the Iranian Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. According to diplomats, France, Italy and Spain are among those blocking an agreement.
By Redaktion Table
