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The flags of Poland and the European Union waving in the wind

Poland leads EU funding recipients with EUR 123.3 bn in long‑term budget draft

2 min read Multiannual Financial Framework, European Commission, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Social Climate Fund, czechia, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, EU Council Presidency

The European Commission (EC) published long-term budget allocation plans on 17 July, showing Poland set to receive the highest national allocation under the 2028-34 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), totalling EUR 123.3bn.

The Iberian Peninsula during the 28 April blackout in Spain and Portugal

Hungary pays neighbours to avoid blackouts: lessons from Spain’s recent energy crisis

3 min read Energy, European Commission, European Parliament, European Union, Paks 2, Portugal, Spain, Teresa Ribera, Economy, V4 & Romania, Hungary, EU

Hungary currently leads the world for share of solar energy in its energy mix, as it generated a quarter of its domestic electricity from photovoltaic panels in 2024. However, the recent massive blackout in Spain and Portugal served as a reminder of the challenges involved with high reliance on renewable