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Poland has approved a significant military modernization budget to strengthen defense capabilities against perceived threats from Russia.

According to a pan-European household budget survey, Estonians spend 1.4% of their household budget on sports-related goods and services, slightly above the EU average.

The EU has confirmed that it does not require Finland to implement new public sector adjustments for the year 2027, impacting potential budget cuts planned for next year.

The Council of the EU has approved two legislative acts for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, while Hungary has blocked key amendments to the EU budget necessary for the loan's implementation.

Nils Ušakovs has stepped down from the board of Latvia's "Saskaņa" party to focus on his role as the EU budget rapporteur for 2027.

Sweden's EU minister Jessica Rosencrantz is engaged in negotiations to prevent a proposed 60% increase in the country's EU fees as part of the discussions on the bloc's next long-term budget.

The EU has reached a unanimous political agreement to provide €90 billion in support to Ukraine's military and budget needs over the next two years, amidst concerns of Russian mercenary activities targeting high-profile Ukrainians.

The article discusses how Europe's lack of control over critical minerals, which are primarily dominated by China, undermines the EU's military budget increase.

Hungary has vetoed a €90 billion EU loan aimed at supporting Ukraine's financial stability ahead of impending budget shortfalls.

Nine EU member states have warned Brussels against a proposal to create 2,500 new jobs as part of the new budget negotiations.

The European Citizens' Initiative My Voice, My Choice is urging the European Commission to create a financial mechanism to reimburse abortion costs for women traveling to other EU member states, sparking significant ethical and sovereignty concerns in Slovakia.

European Union states are pushing back against the European Commission's plans for a new budget that includes an increase in bureaucracy and administrative costs.

The Left Alliance has announced its withdrawal from a parliamentary agreement regarding deficit targets, citing excessive anticipated deficits.

Marcin Horała comments on the EU's SAFE program, which aims to strengthen European defense capabilities with a budget of €150 billion, highlighting Poland's significant potential share of €43.7 billion.

The article discusses the potential savings of billions of zlotys possible through the EU's SAFE program for military equipment purchases in Poland.

Finland voted against discharging the EU Commission’s responsibilities due to concerns about errors in the proposed 2024 budget.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasizes the need for a portion of the future EU budget to focus on the security of Eastern Europe's borders during a meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

The ICE plans to allocate approximately 40 billion dollars for the acquisition and transformation of existing buildings into migrant detention centers, as revealed by documents from a U.S. governor.

Kata Tütto warns that proposed changes to the EU's budget may threaten funding for local investment in regions.

The European Parliament approved a substantial €90 billion loan to assist Ukraine in meeting its financial needs for 2026 and 2027, predominantly funded by the EU budget.

The PP claims that the Government has abandoned investments and is renouncing multiple reforms to appease Brussels, highlighting cuts in the budget for recovery plans funded by the EU.

Latvian Saeima deputies have supported a resolution urging greater EU budget support for Latvian farmers, as they continue to receive the lowest direct payments within the EU after 25 years of membership.

Latvian lawmakers urged the Prime Minister and ministers to actively defend Latvia's interests in negotiations over the EU's multi-year budget for 2028-2034.

The Constitutional Court is examining the legality of the Seimas's decision to freeze the LRT budget while excluding a review of its compatibility with EU regulations.

EU ambassadors agreed on Wednesday the terms of a 90 billion euro aid loan to Ukraine for the years 2026 and 2027, providing 30 billion for budget needs and 60 billion for arms purchases.

The EU has reached an agreement to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine to cover its financial and military needs for 2026 and 2027, with the first payment expected in early April to ensure continuity of foreign aid.

Global instability has affected the EU's health budgets, weakening the fight against cancer as the EU faces challenges in prioritizing health initiatives.

The European Commission's proposal to raise up to 406 billion euros through new pan-European taxes for the next seven-year EU budget of about 2 trillion euros is seen more as a result of political balances and negotiations than as a genuine tool for achieving common European goals.

The article discusses the urgency in the EU to disburse 182 billion euros from the Recovery Fund before deadlines expire in 2026.

Seamus Boland of the European Economic and Social Committee has stated that EU member states must increase joint debt to sustain growing military expenditures, citing insufficient funds in the upcoming budget.

The EU plans to support Ukraine with around 60 billion euros for weapons and ammunition in 2026 and 2027 while also providing 30 billion euros to stabilize the Ukrainian state budget amid a looming insolvency in April.

The Croatian government has removed an agenda item concerning the repayment of funds to the EU budget, raising questions on the reasons behind this decision.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes increased support for agriculture in the upcoming multiannual budget with a dedicated fund of €293.7 billion to ensure fair income for farmers and long-term food security.

The European Commission has proposed ensuring 45 billion euros for agricultural policy in the next seven-year budget starting in 2028 to placate farmers and secure support for a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur trading bloc.

Italy, the third-largest industrial nation in the EU, faces a significant challenge in 2026 as it risks losing vital financial support from Brussels that it has relied on since the coronavirus crisis.

Italy is reportedly ready to support the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay) after receiving agricultural guarantees and potential additional resources from the EU budget.

Croatia today received its largest individual payment from Brussels since joining the EU, allowing for the redistribution of state budget funds in 2025 to secure 235.7 million euros for the procurement of howitzers and tanks.

The article discusses Europe's challenges in 2025, including Trump's tariffs, the upcoming battle over the European budget, the weakening of green regulations, the approval of an end to Russian gas imports, threats of loss of EU funds from the Fico government, and Europe's dependency on China.

The government successfully reached its budget maneuver goal, balancing the ambitions of its coalition parties despite the painful sacrifices required to exit the excessive deficit procedure by 2026.