Funds

The Cube

Is Brussels threatening to freeze funds for AfD-voting German states?

Claims circulating online allege that the EU is threatening to block funds intended for the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, after the far-right AfD party won a recent election there. However, there's no evidence that this is the case.

1 October 2026

Europe News

Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law'

The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access, after PM Péter Magyar's government met EU rule-of-law conditions. Brussels froze the funds in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government.

23 September 2026

Economy

New investment funds in Spain involved in biggest property deals

The lack of transparency around property ownership here makes it hard to track how much big landlords hold, who is entering the market and how the business looks in real time.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Hungary takes one more step to normalise relations with Brussels

Hungary has formally notified Brussels it has met its rule-of-law conditions, a step that could unlock €4.2bn in EU funds and restore access for researchers and students who were left out of European programs.

9 September 2026

Business

BlackRock tops $15tn: Where does the financial giant put it all?

BlackRock has become the first asset manager to oversee more than $15 trillion (€13tn), nearly three times the nominal annual output of Germany, the EU’s largest economy. Here is how the money is spread.

17 July 2026

Business

AI chip tax windfall in South Korea could support housing and jobs

South Korea plans to channel a surge in tax revenue from its booming AI chipmakers into a new state fund, backing everything from semiconductor infrastructure to housing and jobs for young people.

6 July 2026

EU.XL

Why the EU needs to rethink its budget to match its priorities

Experts warn that the EU’s next long-term budget needs “fundamental rethinking” and offers little real new spending power as Europe faces growing demands on defence, climate, and Ukraine.

14 May 2026

Economy

Government shutdown could be longest ever, warns House Speaker Johnson

With Congress and the White House in stalemate, some are eyeing the end of the month as the next potential deadline to reopen the government.

14 October 2025

Earth News

€17.5m EIB funding to expand EV charging network in Greece and Cyprus

Funding supported by InvestEU will add 2,200 new EV chargers by 2029, boosting green mobility across Greece and Cyprus.

8 September 2025

Business

Europe’s M&A market is alive and kicking - in spite of the odds

Geopolitical unrest and trade uncertainty are complicating mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Despite the volatility, battle-hardened executives are pushing ahead with dealmaking.

5 August 2025

USA

House backs Trump's massive public media and foreign aid budget cuts

The US House approved Trump's plan to cut $9 billion (€7.7bn) in public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting his signature. The bill passed 216-213.

18 July 2025

Europe News

European Commission goes on the offensive against NGO accusations

The European Commission on Saturday denied German media reports that it had signed ”secret contracts” with environmental NGOs to promote the bloc’s climate policy.

7 June 2025

Climate

What do European aid cuts mean for climate funding goals?

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.

30 March 2025

Markets

High or low risk? Here's where DIY investors are putting their money

Investment platform AJ Bell has released its January list of most popular ISA investments among do-it-yourself (DIY) investors - here are the findings.

15 February 2025

Earth News

US states fight a New York law that makes fossil fuel companies pay

New York is being sued by 22 other US states who say its climate change damage fund may 'cause an energy crisis'.

7 February 2025

Culture news

FireAid: Benefit concert announced for LA wildfire victims

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Disney and LA sports organisations have also pledged money and started raising funds for the victims of the LA wildfires.

13 January 2025