The EU wasted €60M on a pointless fintech fad — but the Belgians won’t let it die – POLITICO
That is, at least, until Belgium’s digitalization minister, Mathieu Michel, decided to use the country’s EU presidency, which expires in...
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Russian influence scandal rocks EU – POLITICO
Italian European People's Party (EPP) lawmaker Matteo Gazzini, who gave Voice of Europe an interview and participated in a panel...
Snapshot: economic and financial sanctions in Belgium
Economic and financial sanctionsAsset freezesIn what circumstances may a person become subject to asset freeze provisions in your jurisdiction? What...
EU will have to seize Russian assets eventually if it wants a Ukraine win, ECB official says – POLITICO
"We’re all in the European Union, and an attack on one is an attack on everybody," he said. "Those countries...
5 questions about the EU Parliament suing the Commission over Hungary cash – POLITICO
“As a law professor, I’d say at best it’s 50/50, there’s a higher standard of proof that has to be...
EU leaders flock to Egypt to ink €7.4B economic aid, migration deal – POLITICO
The EU-Egypt deal coincides with an uptick in irregular migration to the bloc of wealthy countries. Following a lull in...
Europe starts war machine to wean itself off US weapons – POLITICO
The EU’s executive branch insists it is not overstepping. Defense "must remain a national responsibility,” Breton told French media Monday....
If you’re not green, you’re not wanted – POLITICO
FRANKFURT ― A top European Central Bank official stunned employees by saying people who don’t buy into the institution’s green...
EU member state calls threat to seize Russian money ‘communist’
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto during a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels, Belgium on January 22, 2024 © Getty...
EU capitals fear Russian retaliation and cyberattacks after asset freezes – POLITICO
The EU's unrelated effort to funnel cash to Ukraine from its central budget faced serious political resistance, prompting governments to...
