Unions fear new rules will be unevenly applied. Lobbyists fret they deprive them of face time.
The money will be disbursed via an EU fund called the European Peace Facility.
Commission rebukes Hungary and Poland for democratic backsliding despite talks to unlock funds.
It's the latest tangle between the EU and its interpreters, who are angry over health problems arising from listening to poor digital connections.
Leaders avoided the question this week, but the EU will ultimately have to decide whether to change how it makes key decisions.
Despite Putin's denial of Ukraine's right to exist, the EU grants Kyiv candidate status.
EU's diplomatic wing wants to buy Upper East Side property with 'leather-wrapped wallpaper.'
Kyiv's demand for 'candidate status' sets off fierce, fractious debate.
Final decision rests with European Council.
A resolution approved Thursday could put the issue on the agenda for an EU leaders' summit later this month.