Agreement could be reached by year-end
Stakes are higher than ever before
Ministers to vote on financial penalty later
Portfolio's exclusive interview with minister responsible for the use of EU funds
Gigantic funds at stake, three scenarios show
Decade-long problems might lead to cut of EU funds
The government will have three months to respond
Op-ed by Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, European Commission
Commission to 'strike down' with Charter of Fundamental Rights
EC fine lower than reported