Daily brief
German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz has proposed a reform of the EU budget to strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy and competitiveness, calling for a shift in spending priorities toward defense and innovation.
China Daily editorial warns the EU must heed Beijing's stern warning over trade and geopolitical tensions, urging Brussels to avoid confrontation with China.
A Belgian university has announced it will withdraw from five EU education projects involving Israeli partners, citing concerns over the conflict in Gaza.
The US has expanded charges against an individual known as 'El Jardinero' in a drug trafficking case, adding new counts of conspiracy and money laundering.
The president of the German Notary Chamber has warned against the proposed new EU Inc. legal form, arguing it could undermine legal certainty for businesses.