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The EU's agriculture commissioner, Christophe Hansen, has warned against prioritizing military spending over the €387bn Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), emphasizing the importance of food security in the current geopolitical climate. As negotiations for the next budget begin, there are proposals to merge the CAP with other funds, which has faced strong opposition from farming groups concerned about potential funding reductions. Hansen insists on the need for a dedicated agriculture budget while addressing environmental demands and...

Poland’s stock market, particularly the WIG index, has surged 28.6% this year, driven by a significant influx of foreign capital due to its robust economy and low valuations, making it less vulnerable to the US-China trade war. The anticipated economic boost from Germany's fiscal stimulus and Poland's projected 3.3% growth rate further enhance investor sentiment, especially with pro-EU reforms underway following the return of Prime Minister Donald Tusk. However, upcoming presidential elections could impact stability,...

European leaders expressed relief as centrist pro-EU candidate Nicuşor Dan won Romania's presidential election, defeating ultranationalist George Simion, who garnered 46% of the vote and positioned his party as a significant parliamentary force. However, elections in Poland and Portugal revealed the rising influence of populist movements, with anti-immigrant Chega potentially securing second place in Portugal and the pro-EU mayor of Warsaw facing a tough run-off against nationalist Karol Nawrocki in Poland. These results highlight a...

SummaryNine years post-Brexit, the Labour government's new EU agreement has sparked divisive reactions, yet it symbolizes a significant step towards closer cooperation. The pact focuses on security and defense, allowing the UK to participate in the EU’s €150bn Security Action for Europe fund, while also introducing a youth mobility scheme and a veterinary agreement to ease agrifood exports, albeit with trade-offs like aligning with EU rules and granting fishing access to EU boats. Despite criticism...

The EU and UK have initiated a "reset" of their relationship, marked by a three-part agreement focusing on security, defense, and improved trade in agrifoods and electricity. While Sir Keir Starmer claims the deal could boost the economy by £9bn over 15 years, analysts argue it only partially addresses Brexit's economic impact, projecting a long-run GDP hit of 4%. Key elements include a veterinary agreement to ease agrifood exports and a 12-year extension of EU...

SummaryRomania’s president-elect Nicușor Dan faces urgent challenges in forming a government to secure EU funding and address a significant budget deficit exceeding 9.3% of GDP. Despite his underdog status, Dan's victory over far-right candidate George Simion marks a new political phase, emphasizing the need for administrative and economic reforms. His preferred prime ministerial candidate, Ilie Bolojan, may lead a minority government, with the viability of collaboration with the Social Democrats (PSD) still uncertain, as they...