Also in this newsletter: Can Brussels block mergers outside of the EU?
Multinational raids lead to 22 arrests co-ordinated by European Public Prosecutor’s Office
From the chronic under-investment facing Birmingham to a case study in dysfunction, this series explores the infrastructure challenges facing the UK
Also in this newsletter: Why EU money is being spent on peddling fascist memorabilia
Rome and Brussels must work together to adapt spending plans
Projects such as solar-powered facility for stray animals and racetrack raise concerns about wasteful spending
European Commission delays Rome’s recovery funds by a month after questions over plans
Construction activity surges but companies face high wage demands as rollout of EU recovery funds begins
A move upstairs to Italy’s presidency looks the best way to carry on the good work
Commission makes pitch for fresh revenue streams from member states to repay pandemic recovery fund debts
Pro-European turn by new coalition government reflects shifting consensus about EU’s role
Accept new infrastructure or the lights will go out, warns energy transition chief
