At the European Council, President Metsola called for a long-term EU budget that matches Europe's ambitions, faster progress on competitiveness, and continued momentum for enlargement.

Statement by leading MEPs on the long-term budget and own resources, in response to the negotiating box presented on Saturday by the Irish Presidency.

The jury of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism has shortlisted ten investigations for the sixth edition of the award.