De Vector
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News of Thursday, 8 October 2026
Politics
Three perspectives
EU auditors fear higher contributions and inadequate oversight
The European Court of Auditors warns that the proposed EU budget could bring more debt and insufficient visibility on results.
The European Court of Auditors warns of risks in the proposed EU budget for 2028–2034. According to the auditors, the combination of new borrowing, more flexible funds and limited oversight could lead to higher contributions from member states without making it clearer what the money delivers.
8 Oct 2026, 00:34
Climate
Three perspectives
Average size of animal populations falls by 73 per cent
A new WWF report signals major declines worldwide, but also recovery among species for which long-term protection works.
The average size of monitored populations of wild vertebrate animals fell by 73 per cent between 1970 and 2022. According to the Living Planet Report 2026, about half of the populations studied are stable or growing, which its authors say shows that nature recovery is possible.
8 Oct 2026, 01:34