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Udo Bullmann: Italy must show responsibility

Following the European Commission’s decision to take the first step towards sanctioning Italy for its budget plans for 2019, S&D Group leader Udo Bullmann...

Brussels calls for sanctions against Italy

It’s official. The European Commission has rejected Italy's proposed 2019 budget. Rome now has three weeks to draw up a new one. For the first...

Germany wants strict conditions for euro zone rescue fund

To help euro zone states in difficulty, Germany’s plan for a “European Monetary Fund” would set strict eligibility criteria that shut out those who...

May meets Juncker to try to finalise Brexit deal

With just over four months before Britain is due to leave the European Union, British Prime Minister Theresa May is struggling to reach a...

Poland bows to Brussels, reverses controversial Supreme Court reform

Polish lawmakers have yielded to a ruling from the European Union’s top court, passing legislation that reverses a disputed Supreme Court retirement law. The...

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