EU: Towards a mammoth budget of close to €2 trillion – Which sectors are boosted?
Draft for the new 7-year budget reaches €1.98 trillion, boosting spending on defence, competitiveness and agriculture, amid tough negotiations and economic pressures - Ten crucial questions on the EU budget (charts)
“Social and Economic Decline”: Outrage in France over Bayrou’s austerity plan – Le Pen again threatens motion of no-confidence
The French Prime Minister announced, among other things, a freeze on social spending, €5 billion in cuts to public healthcare, and the elimination of two public holidays
“Green light” for 4 new strategic investments of €290 million in industry and tourism by the Interministerial Committee
The four investment projects are expected to create 316 new jobs
