Excellera buys Brussels public affairs firm
Excellera, the EMEA-focused corporate affairs consultancy, has made its latest acquisition, picking up Fourtold, the Brussels-based public affairs and policy comms firm.
EU approves €201 billion budget amid tensions over climate goals and rising debt
Mace | 24th April 2025 | Brussels, International
The EU has agreed a €201 billion budget for 2025, prioritising research, health, education and climate action. Key programmes such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ receive increased funding, despite concerns over rising debt repayments. Environmental groups criticised regulatory delays on sustainability reporting, while the Commission pushes €100 billion towards clean industry. Tensions remain over balancing competitiveness with climate goals and managing long-term fiscal pressures across member states.
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