The war in the Gulf has brought energy risk back to the centre of European politics. As oil prices rise again and new pressure builds around global supply routes, the European Commission’s latest energy package suddenly looks less like a technical policy update and more like a strategic response to a new era of instability. […]
The proposed MFF 2028–2034 is framed as a larger, more flexible EU budget, with €1,763 bn. Its biggest impact may be structural: shifting delivery towards national plans and broader envelopes, while elevating competitiveness and security. CAP and cohesion become the main fault line because they embody the EU’s redistribution logic and political balance. By […]
The new EU budget reveals a clear political orientation. Increased emphasis on competitiveness, research, climate action, border management and strategic infrastructure points to a deliberate effort to strengthen Europe’s resilience and long-term autonomy. By Claude MOREAU – 1 MIN READ As the European Union prepares its finances for a turbulent geopolitical and economic […]
