Economics
Politico: Saudis Warned G-7 Over Russia Seizures With Debt Sale Threat
Warning made to EU states, said people familiar with matter Move underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing diplomatic clout Read HERE
Politico
EU politics
Politico – Inside von der Leyen’s charm offensive ahead of knife-edge vote on her future
The European Parliament confirmation vote on a second term for Ursula Von Der Leyen as European Commission President is likely to be held on 18 July. It will be a secret ballot, so we will […]
EU politics
Politico – France and Italy denounced by European Commission for overspending
Austerity is back, just in time for the French election. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Politico – NATO should flex its nuclear muscles, Stoltenberg says
The madness goes on – where will it end? Read the full article HERE.
EU politics
Politico – Von der Leyen needs 361 votes to keep her job. Good luck with that.
Everyone appalled by the Gaza genocide should pressure MEPs not to vote to give Ursula Von Der Leyen a second-term as European Commission President. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Politico: Le Pen to Meloni: Let’s team up and form EU Parliament’s No. 2 group
The far right is projected to perform well in next week’s EU election, but is politically fragmented. Read HERE
EU politics
Politico: Give Ukraine long-range missiles to hit Russian targets, German minister “Butcher” Baerbock says
Amid heavy Russian attacks on Kharkiv, the West must send long-distance missiles, said Annalena Baerbock. Read HERE
Corruption
Elisa Braun – EU prosecutors threaten to sue Commission in spending spat
Von Der Leyen cut the budget of the prosecutors which are investigating her for corruption, and now the prosecutors are threatening to sue the European Commission for undermining their capacity to conduct investigations. In ‘Politico’. […]
EU politics
Politico – EU agrees €3bn raid on Russian assets to buy weapons for Ukraine
There seems to be little understanding among the EU political class about the signal this sends to governments and Central Banks across the world – that your money is not safe in Europe. Read the […]
EU politics
Politico – Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back
The European Commission President’s path to a second term may not be as straight-forward as it first seemed. Read the article HERE.