Romania’s President Iohannis is optimistic about forming a pro-European coalition government, with discussions ongoing between the PNL, PSD, UDMR, and minorities. The departure of far-right parties from negotiations has eased the process, but challenges remain due to disagreements over budget measures. A re-conduct of the presidential election is likely in early 2025 following a court ruling on interference suspicions.
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Belgium scrambles to reach Nato defence spending goal
Belgium is set to increase its defence budget to 2% of GDP in response to NATO's spending goals, but faces challenges in meeting a potential new target of over 3% amid concerns for its welfare system. Budget Minister Vincent Van Peteghem indicated that the government will utilize temporary funding measures and creative accounting, including classifying certain infrastructure investments as military spending, to reach this goal, while also planning to privatize state assets and implement spending...
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