EU countries must not hide behind national interests, German minister says

BERLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) – ⁠German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Monday the European Union ⁠was at a turning point in which countries should not hide ‌behind national interests but accelerate progress to strengthen EU influence and sovereignty. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/02/16/eu-countries-should-not-hide-behind-national-interests-german-finance-minister-says