MEPs Adopt 2026 EU Budget: Focus on Competitiveness, Research and Security

MEPs adopt 2026 EU budget: focus on competitiveness, research and security

In a deal with member states, reached on Saturday 15 November, Parliament obtained an additional €372.7 million for its priorities on top of what the Commission had initially proposed in its draft budget. Parliament focused on increasing funding for programmes and policies aimed at improving people’s lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing defence challenges. Additional funding for major EU programmes To boost competitiveness and improve…

Comprehensive reforms to EU digital regulation, budget, and market competitiveness tabled

The EU decides to fix everything except the one thing everyone really worries about — actually becoming agile and competitive. The European Union (EU) has unveiled a comprehensive reform package addressing digital regulation, budget allocation, and single market improvements aimed at enhancing competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Central to these reforms is a Digital Omnibus package, which proposes substantial amendments to the GDPR,…