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EU structural financial indicators: end of 2025

+++ Federal politics +++: Heated debate about Warken's cash savings package in the Bundestag

Merz warns of new EU debts in the Bundestag +++ Bundestag extends Bundeswehr deployment in Bosnia +++ Left examines constitutional complaint against heating law +++ The news blog.

Asylum: EU tightens asylum rules – reform in force

Stricter rules at the borders, more consistent deportations: The EU asylum reform is intended to provide relief - also in Germany. But how exactly is this supposed to work?

Migration: EU tightens asylum rules - reform comes into force

Stricter rules at the borders, more consistent deportations: The EU asylum reform is intended to provide relief - also in Germany. But how exactly is this supposed to work?

BluOr Bank - Deposit

Hello everyone, I’m considering a fixed-term deposit with BluOr Bank. The rates look attractive and it appears to be an EU-regulated bank, but I’ve never heard of them before. Has anyone here used them? I’m particularly interested in how the maturity process went, whether funds were returned on time, and if you experienced any issues with withdrawals or customer support. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! submitted by /u/Nuno552 [link] [comments]

IMF warns Eurozone: “If you hardly have any money, don’t waste it!”

The head of the Monetary Fund appeals to the Eurogroup to keep money together in difficult times: “Don’t spend money you don’t have!” The EU Commission wants to further relax the budget rules.

Climate policy: The EU must weaken the CO₂ price to save it

Without emissions trading, the EU can abandon its climate targets. However, without relief for companies and consumers, the CO₂ price has no future.

Climate policy: EU curbs rise in CO₂ price

The EU wants to reduce emissions with high CO₂ prices. This is met with resistance from industry and consumers. Now Brussels is giving in.

Hardly any savings: Strong criticism of the new EU budget proposal

Almost two trillion euros for the European Union? Germany is calling for a modern and lean EU budget. But the federal government is largely alone in this.

A ‘no-go box’: Frugals smash Cyprus’ EU budget proposal

'This shows exactly how not to proceed,' the Dutch minister of finance said

Migration: New EU asylum rules put Meloni's Albania centers to the test

Faster deportations, safer external borders? The new CEAS asylum rules come into force. Meloni's deportation centers in Albania are now also allowed to open. But their benefits are unclear.

Student in Italy, moving to Vienna in year, but I just started working and want to save up.

Hi guys. So I think I have a bit of a niche situation here. I am a student from Turkey, in Italy. I recently got a work permit (software engineering and salary about 2000 net monthly) and I am slowly working my way towards a long term residency in the EU this way. I live in Bolzano. But I am super bored of Italy and also this small city, I want to move to Vienna and will be doing so at the end of my work contract, which is a year from now. I just received my first salary though, and I want to st

Migration: What the EU asylum reform should bring

In Europe, stricter rules apply to asylum seekers. More effective procedures should prevent those seeking protection from moving on in the EU. What the new system brings must be proven in practice.

Corona: EU Commission threatens defeat in the dispute over Corona contracts

In the dispute over corona vaccine contracts there was already a defeat in court in 2024. Now a European Court of Justice advocate general is speaking out against the appeal. The pressure in the debate is growing.

Meloni demands EU rebate for Italy

Scrap rebates or Italy will demand the same 'privilege,' the country's leader tells MPs

Chinese firefighting equipment makers target untapped EU market

Thailand reassessing joining CPTPP alongside EU trade deal, minister says

Have trade tensions scuppered EU-China talks ahead of tough Brussels decisions?

An EU-China dialogue on digital matters has been postponed as tensions between the two sides threaten to boil over. The meeting, initially scheduled for June 23 in Beijing, will no longer take place, with no immediate date set for a follow-up, people familiar with the situation confirmed. The Financial Times reported on Thursday that the talks had been abruptly cancelled by Beijing, along with a second meeting involving a senior EU official, as bilateral ties deteriorate on a near-daily...

Climate policy: EU agrees on stricter price controls for new CO2 market

Rising CO₂ prices should be slowed down more quickly in the future – with more free certificates. The EU is tightening the rules in the new emissions trading ETS2.

Cooperation: South Korea urges EU to make concessions on new steel tariffs

South Korea is pushing the EU for exceptions to the planned new steel tariffs. President Lee warns of disadvantages for domestic producers in competition with other suppliers.

+++ Federal politics +++: Merz warns in the Bundestag about new EU debts

AfD leader Weidel attacks Merz +++ Greens demand tougher sanctions against Russia +++ Further reform talks with unions and employers agreed +++ The news blog.

No budget deal without new EU-wide taxes, Costa tells leaders

António Costa is convening a two-day summit in Brussels next week

Energy: EU wants to avoid price jumps for refueling and heating

From 2028, fuels will also be included in the EU greenhouse gas certificate trading system. To ensure that this does not end in price jumps, the EU is adopting climate protection rules.

Wages: Little collective bargaining coverage – Germany is lagging behind EU requirements

Collective agreements bring advantages for employees. But Germany does poorly when it comes to collective bargaining - and the federal government still lacks an action plan.

Analysis: Almost 50 percent more money for EU lobbying

Large tech, chemical and energy companies as well as associations are spending more and more money on lobbying in EU institutions. Activists see this as a threat to democracy.

Emissions trading: EU agrees on stricter price controls for new CO2 market

Out of concern about rising energy costs, the EU agreed to relax ETS2. What price control should look like.

European Union: EU countries consider reforming the foreign service

According to a report, Germany and France want to curb the influence of EU Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas. The diplomatic service should therefore be reformed.

+++ US customs policy +++: Trump questions trade agreements with Mexico and Canada

USA reaffirms tariff cap for EU and Japan +++ USA proposes 25 percent tariff on Brazilian imports - Lula outraged +++ Trump reduces tariffs on metal products +++ The news blog.

Criticism from the Böckler Foundation: Little collective bargaining coverage: Germany is lagging behind EU requirements

Wages, special payments, vacation: collective agreements bring advantages for employees. But Germany does poorly when it comes to collective bargaining - and the federal government still lacks an action plan.

Possible Move from the US, Looking to Learn

Hello Everyone, Apologies in advance if this post breaks any of the rules of the subreddit, please let me know if changes need to be made. I'll start with some context before asking my questions: I'm an Italian citizen (29M) that came to live to the U.S when I was around 15, because of my parent's work. Fast forwarding to about 2 years ago, when I started working as a Software Dev and started putting money in the stock market and my 401k here in the US (I'm not sure what the equivalent is in EU)