A major battle is brewing over the European Union’s next seven-year budget. Germany and five other “frugal” countries want hundreds of billions of euros in cuts, while 17 mainly southern and eastern European states are pushing for more spending on farmers and regional development. At the centre of the dispute is a proposed €2 trillion budget — around 60% larger than the current one — as Europe faces pressure to spend more on defence, competitiveness and Ukraine.#EUBudget #EuropeanUnion #Germany #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #Europe #EUEconomy #EUCommission #BudgetBattle #DefenceSpending #UkraineAid #EuropeanEconomy #EUFunds
Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Saudi-backed government forces launch a new campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi movement. Yemeni forces have reportedly cut a key supply route between Taiz and Aden after advancing into Al-Safiya, while clashes continue around Taiz and along the Red Sea coast. The Saudi-led coalition says it will continue supporting the Yemeni government and counter Houthi threats, including attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and maritime traffic near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
About the Author
