EU’s “growing debt” could put increasing pressure on future budgets – auditors warn
By Martin Banks The EU’s financial watchdog has warned that the estimated level of error in EU spending “remains too high.”
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ECONOMY
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October 3, 2026 Greens welcome “new momentum” for UK re-joining the EU.
By Martin Banks The European Greens has welcomed what they call the “new momentum” for Britain to rejoin the EU.
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EUROPE
September 23, 2026 EU messaged to Ukraine: “Europe is stepping up”
By Martin Banks EU member states have prolonged restrictive measures targeting those “responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.”
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EUROPE
September 22, 2026 EU told: “strongly support Member States’ efforts to combat poverty”
By Martin Banks The EU and its member states are being urged to do more to combat poverty in Europe.
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EUROPE
September 17, 2026 New EU move to protect children online
By Martin Banks Key new moves are being taken by the EU to boost the online safety of children.
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EUROPE
August 31, 2026 EU is “watching the digital landscape closely”
By Martin Banks The EU Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act.
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WORLD
August 24, 2026 EU tells Ukraine: “We will continue to provide as much support as necessary”
By Martin Banks EU chief Antonio Costa has paid tribute to all those who he says are “standing strong in defending their homeland on the front lines and across Ukraine.”
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EUROPE
August 21, 2026 EU speaks out against “hatred and intolerance”
The EU has spoken out in support of “all those who have suffered under totalitarian and authoritarian regimes.” This comes on the eve of the Europe-wide Day of Remembrance of the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes on 23 August. Ahead of the Day, senior EU political figures have issued a strongly-worded statement against […]
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EUROPE
August 19, 2026 EU aid announced for two stricken parts of the globe
By Martin Banks The EU is stepping up aid to help tackle crises on two continents, in Africa and South America.
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EUROPE
August 18, 2026 EU support to help tackle major fires in Belgium and Spain
By Martin Banks EU support to help tackle major fires in Belgium and Spain
