Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The EU prosecutor is investigating multiple cases related to a scandal involving Greek farm subsidies, which has already led to the resignation of four ministers. The inquiry comes amid rising concerns over the management of agricultural funds in Greece, as the government faces scrutiny over its subsidy distribution practices.
European Union countries have approved a €1.5 billion work programme under the European Defence Industrial Programme (EDIP), establishing funding priorities and project allocations. This initiative aims to bolster the production of European-made air defense systems and interceptors, addressing the critical shortages exacerbated by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran and the heightened demand for munitions in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.
The European Commission has removed the proposal for a permanent ban on Russian oil imports from its short-term agenda, originally scheduled for discussion on April 15. This decision comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly due to the war in the Middle East, which has disrupted energy markets and kept Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel. Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen stated that while the timeline has changed, the commitment to the proposal remains intact.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats secured 21.9% of the vote, translating to 38 seats in the 179-seat parliament, marking the party's worst election result since 1903. Despite this setback, Frederiksen may still pursue a third term as coalition talks begin, with the left-leaning 'red bloc' holding 84 seats and the right-leaning 'blue bloc' securing 77 seats, leaving the centre-right Moderates, led by Lars Løkke Rasmussen, as potential kingmakers with 14 seats. Voter turnout was reported at 83.7%.
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