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We hope you enjoyed your summer vacation or staycation depending on how COVID-19 affected your plans.

In Brussels, the summer was hot not only in terms of the weather. In July, it took European leaders four days and nights to find common ground on the next EU long-term budget. In this edition, we decipher the figures for you and unveil how the EU budget machinery works.

Autumn has started with a focus on the Mediterranean. In the last two days, the President of the European Council Charles Michel has visited Greece, Cyprus and Malta, ahead of the special European Council meeting to be held next week.

Enjoy the reading!

date:  11/09/2020