EIB wants more lending firepower as it eyes bigger defense role
It’s the first time Nadia Calviño has publicly called for a formal restructuring of the lender’s gearing ratio.
Apr 30 3 mins read
Will the EU get a war budget?
The debate over the bloc’s next seven-year spending plan is already starting. And while the Ukraine invasion shapes the debate, the negotiations will be messy — and about a whole lot more.
Apr 29 7 mins read
Greedy Belgian taxman should keep hands off Russian assets, West tells Brussels
Ukraine’s allies slam Belgium’s plan to take €1.7 billion in tax. Brussels says it will send the cash to Kyiv anyway.
Apr 17 4 mins read
EU signals end of free money for poorer countries
The European Commission is pushing for the post-pandemic recovery fund not to be repeated — as well as for conditions on financing of poorer regions.
Apr 15 5 mins read