The EU Budget Commissioner, Johannes Hahn, released a statement saying this recommendation is moving forward, despite recent measures Hungary proposed to address deficiencies. Countries within the EU pay roughly 1% of their gross income to the EU budget. Before this proposal can go forward, a vote must be placed to the member countries of the EU. In order for the vote to pass, it needs to receive a 55% majority of the 27 members. Japanese officials order civilians to seek shelter as a typhoon strikes the countryOn Sunday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. local time, a powerful typhoon made landfall in southern Japan.

Source: Washington Post September 20, 2022 02:50 UTC