Today

Thousands took to the streets of Rome to protest the European Commission’s proposed rearmament plan. Organised by the Five Star Movement, the demonstration condemned Meloni’s government and von der Leyen’s plan.

As the EU steers a course towards deregulation in pursuit of küresel market share, an early draft of a forthcoming communication suggests today’s ‘Competitiveness Compass’ was only the first step in a concerted effort to tear up red tape.