Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is the EU’s long-term budget plan, setting the spending ceilings, budget investments and priorities for at least five years.It ensures the EU’s investments are aligned with its political objectives, providing both stability and strategic direction for funding programmes across all Member States. At […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Many of the issues discussed in the recent EU summits have a profound impact on social and economic aspects for all the European citizens. Competitiveness is one of them and has been the focus of studies and reports in the last few months, such as the ones prepared […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Beside the discussion on defence and the support of Ukraine, the most recent EU summit showed a unanimous agreement from all leaders to boost the bloc’s competitiveness, cutting red tape and integrating the single market for energy and capital. As the 2025 Progress Report on the Competitiveness of […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The March 20, 2025, European Council summit was a watershed moment for the European Union, as migration took center stage alongside the ongoing war in Ukraine. While the summit was originally intended to focus on economic competitiveness, the escalating migration crisis and the geopolitical ramifications of Russia’s aggression […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 2 minutes As anticipated, the 2024 calls for the European Innovation Fund have been launched last december. This is the EU instrument that supports and promotes the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies by funding projects aimed at the commercial deployment of such technologies, with the goal of bringing industrial solutions […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The European Council summit on March 20, 2025, marked a crucial moment for the EU’s economic strategy as leaders tackled pressing challenges and outlined a path for growth. While initially centered on competitiveness, the agenda expanded to include Ukraine, the Middle East, and European defense, reflecting the EU’s […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The European Union is facing complex migration challenges while simultaneously advancing its defense strategy under the “ReArm Europe” initiative. These two critical issues intersect as migration management and border security are integral to ensuring the EU’s stability and security. Irregular migration has significantly declined since its peak in […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes In recent years, the European Union has faced mounting geopolitical challenges, notably the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and concerns over the reliability of the Atlantic Alliance. In response, the EU has launched the “ReArm Europe” initiative, an ambitious plan to enhance its defense capabilities. This strategy aims to […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The European Union has changed its perspective with respect to its security and defence needs as a result of the rather rapid developments in transatlantic relations since Donald Trump took office in the White House. The distance of views on the dossier regarding the war in Ukraine and […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes The European Union is taking concrete steps to increase its defense spending in response to growing geopolitical uncertainty. European leaders recognize the need for stronger security mechanisms, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made it clear that no option is off the table when it […]
