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EU auditors flag weak oversight of €527 million Balkans transport fund

The European Commission lacked effective tools to monitor progress and relied on international lenders to oversee progress made in the transport sector in the Balkans, leading to the release of funds beyond the level of work completed, according to EU auditors.

Euronews

The hidden role of export credit in the energy transition

For most policymakers, export credit agencies (ECAs) are financial tools that boost national companies’ business endeavours abroad. But a recent research project conducted by Philipp Censkowsky, Paul Waidelich, Igor Shishlov, and Bjarne Steffen reveals the profound impact they have on the energy transition. Our study analysed 921 energy-finance deals backed…

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EU auditors question new fund backed by EU carbon border tax for polluting industries

EU auditors argue the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund, designed to channel revenues from the EU's carbon border tax to help heavy industries cope with the energy transition, may do little to drive new green investment.

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Luke Lamperti and Kate Courtney plan debuts at The Growler road race in April - North American Roundup

Applications open through April 3 for EuroCrossAcademy summer camps; Mexico's César Macías earns silver medal at Pan American Road Championships

Cycling News

EU fails to deliver on promise of local energy communities, ECA auditors warn

People living in so-called energy communities are usually enthusiastic about producing their own renewable energy, but certain complaints and frustrations keep coming up, the latest EU auditors' audit reveals. Resistance from energy generators is also blocking progress.

Euronews

The truth behind Real Madrid’s climbdown over doomed Super League

The Real Madrid president has backed down over the Super League, joining up with the European Football Clubs [EFC] once more

The Independent UK

Proposed EU long-term agriculture budget has monitoring flaws, Court of Auditors warns

The European Court of Auditors said on Monday that the upcoming long-term EU agriculture budget raises concerns about the traceability of funds.

Euronews

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EU's climate goals at risk without China's critical raw materials, EU auditors warn

Despite the EU's ongoing efforts to diversify supply chains, Chinese materials are crucial for the bloc's climate transition. China accounts for 60% of global production of critical raw materials and 90% of refining capacity.

Euronews

Damning EU report lays bare bloc’s ‘dangerous dependence’ on critical mineral imports

Auditor calls renewable energy targets ‘unrealistic’ unless ‘EU ups its game’ in mining, refining and recycling of metals such as rare earths

The Guardian - UK

Key EU transport network projects set to miss 2030 targets, EU auditors say

A new report reveals the bloc's plan to build and upgrade major roads, railways, ports, and airports is well behind on its 2030 targets, undermining trade opportunities and the decarbonisation of European transport.

Euronews

Crashes, mistakes, heartbreak - US juniors discover humble cyclo-cross rewards on slippery slopes during final Belgian block of EuroCrossAcademy

'Cyclo-cross is a mirror. It reflects strengths and weaknesses' admits Graden Daume as she and Matthew Crabbe complete European swing with Zonhoven top 20s

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'Sandy downhills were absolutely terrifying' - US EuroCrossAcademy riders Hadley Molnar and Jacob Hines conquer doubts and mistakes at Hofstade and Zolder

Second group of US juniors, this time 17-18 year olds, embark on Kerstperiode racing and training in Belgium for life lessons and cyclo-cross skills

Cycling News

Europe 2026 salary projections: Countries with the strongest pay rises

Real wage growth is projected to be slightly higher in 2026 than in 2025 in Europe, but which regions will outperform?

Euronews

EU energy ministers back new fund for cross-border infrastructure projects from 2028

The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects.

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EU auditors say impact of LIFE environmental funds 'unclear' in absence of close monitoring

EU auditors found that the environmental funds under the LIFE programme are difficult to assess, according to their latest audit. They also urged the European Commission to increase oversight as 123 new projects were recently awarded €358 million in LIFE funding.

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'I was missing the mental side' - US teens tackle technical challenges on Sven Hill and sand pits with EuroCrossAcademy and it pays off

Ava White and Emmett Davis recount training techniques learned in Belgium's Lichtaart forest

Euronews

Only nine countries doing well on municipal waste recycling, EU auditors say

The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.

Cycling News

'Aggressive racing, fight for position' take US talents Abbygail Cole and Luke Johnson from back of start grid to podiums for EuroCrossAcademy in the Netherlands

A dozen American teenagers, 15-16, take part in two-week introduction to European cyclocross environment with personal growth part of the curriculum

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Caroline Mani says farewell to UCI cyclocross career, Kerry Werner to make Nationals his retirement race - North American Roundup

EuroCrossAcademy begins block of racing in Netherlands and ROUVY offers Spotlight challenge through November 23 for five Life Time events

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'Nothing motivates people to try a new sport like the Olympic Games' - Cyclocross plays a role equation for US success at elite level

USA Cycling's Brendan Quirk explains four-year plan to 2028 LA Olympics and thinks a cycling discipline in Winter Games would be 'off the charts' in Salt Lake City

International Business Times

Pope Leo Holds First Meeting With Abuse Survivors' Group

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting Monday with a group of survivors of sexual abuse by priests, with one participant describing it as a "free-flowing" discussion about what the Church should do.

The Independent UK

Pope meets with board of global organization of clergy sexual abuse victims to talk zero-tolerance

Pope Leo XIV has met with a group of clergy abuse survivors and advocates for the first time

International Business Times

Chronic Drug Shortages Frustrate EU Pharmacists, Patients

At a drug wholesaler warehouse in Belgium, shelves are emptier than they used to be.

The Independent UK

Meet Alex Muzio, the man behind Belgium’s Brighton plotting Champions League disruption with Union SG

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Alex Muzio has transformed Union Saint-Gilloise from second-tier strugglers to Champions League hopefuls. Miguel Delaney went to meet the protege of Brighton owner Tony Bloom ahead of their clash with Newcastle

Euronews

EU medicine shortages at record levels, auditors report

Medicine shortages have been a recurring issue throughout the bloc for years, but the EU still lacks an effective system to deal with them, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

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