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Ursula Von Der Leyen · BrusselsThe European Union’s executive arm on Wednesday put forward a proposal for a 2 trillion euro ($2.31 trillion) seven-year budget for the bloc starting in 2028, with a significant increase in funding allocated for defense.
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EU proposes raising defense funding in 2-trillion-euro budget
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Europe · TarantoOfficial complaint submitted by The Left sparks EU investigation The Left welcomes the announcement that the European Ombudsman has launched an official inquiry into the European Commission’s handling of an infringement procedure regarding Italy’s failure to properly implement EU environmental laws at the Ilva steel plant in Taranto. The inquiry comes as a result of a complaint spearheaded by Left MEP Valentina Palmisano, together with local ac…See the Story
Ombudsman opens inquiry into ILVA steelworks
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European Union · PortugalIn the long-term EU budget this week, The Left resists ‘austerity for arms’ The European Commission is due to present the first part of its long-term budget package known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) tomorrow, 16 July. The Commission must resist its worst instincts to impose ‘austerity for arms’, ramping up defence spending at the expense of policies with a direct impact on livelihoods and public services, such as the Common Agri…See the Story
MFF: More Funds for Firepower?
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