EU Affairs How EU money is spent: the budget explained in numbers
The EU budget runs to hundreds of billions of euros. Here's a clear breakdown of where the money actually goes, who contributes most and who benefits most.
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Enlargement EU enlargement: which countries are next to join
Several countries are in various stages of EU accession talks. Here's the current state of play — which candidates are closest and what hurdles remain.
EU Affairs The EU budget fight: what’s at stake for member states
Negotiations over the EU's multi-year budget are always contentious. Here's what member states are fighting over and who stands to gain or lose most.
Commission State of the Union 2026: what the Commission promised
The European Commission's annual State of the Union address set out its priorities for the year ahead. Here's what was promised and how ambitious the agenda really is.
EU Affairs What a regulation vs a directive means for your country
EU regulations and directives sound similar but work very differently. Here's a plain-language explanation of what each one means for member states and citizens.
EU Affairs How the European Parliament, Commission and Council actually work
The EU's three main institutions share power in ways that confuse even seasoned observers. Here's a plain-language guide to how they actually work together.