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EU's €240bn budget: Bloc's auditors blast spending errors
Error rates in EU spending have soared to a level not seen since the financial crisis, in part because of complex and overlapping programmes — and it’s not clear how Brussels will repay pandemic-era debts, the European Court of Auditors said.
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Europe News
The Global Gateway promotes only business interests, according to NGOs
Anti-poverty campaigners complain that the European Commission is promoting business interests over development in its Global Gateway, the EU’s answer to China’s multi-billion Belt and Road initiative – but officials argue a private sector focus is more efficient.
Tech News
EU countries split on image scanning for child pornography
A blocking minority of EU countries in the European Council continue to refuse to allow the scanning of messages, even if this delays the detection of child abuse material. Why are they opposed, and who are they? Can the deadlock be broken?
Economy
Germany's economic struggles deepen: A back-to-back recession looms
Germany's economic downturn deepens with a projected contraction in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of decline. Manufacturing struggles and global competition, especially from China, highlight structural issues. Growth is expected to return in 2025.
Kosovo
Three Serbs plead not guilty in trial over armed incursion in Kosovo
A total of 45 people have been charged after dozens of armed gunmen attacked Kosovo police and barricaded themselves in an Orthodox monastery in September last year, setting off an intense daylong gun battle that left three people dead.
Green News
MEPs debate green tech cars as Chinese EVs challenge EU market
While ostensibly debating the challenge facing Europe’s car industry from more technologically advanced and cheaper Chinese competitors, MEPs spent several hours squabbling over the Green Deal policy to phase out petrol and diesel cars in Europe.
