Draghi had a plan to save Europe’s economy. We’ve rated it, a year in – POLITICO
Joint debt: Let’s see Draghi has been a consistent advocate for EU joint borrowing of the kind carried…
One-off cost-of-living measures to be replaced in Budget 2026 – The Irish Times
One-off budget measures designed to ease cost-of-living pressures are to be replaced by longer-term solutions, the Minister for…
Insurance reform ‘needed to stop legal bills driving up cost of compensation claims’, industry says – The Irish Times
Insurers are urging the Government to engage in insurance reform aimed at reducing the cost of claims. In…
Donohoe warns of tax vulnerability after steep drop in August receipts – The Irish Times
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has warned about the dangers of relying on high levels of corporate tax…
Waking France up to the boomer pension timebomb – POLITICO
Compared to other items on the budget, pensions are particularly hard to adjust, said Hippolyte d’Albis, an economist…
South Korea triples AI budget to $7bn amid intense global competition
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s government has proposed a big jump in AI spending. (Nikkei montage/Source photos…
Beef or salmon? A disappearing menu choice as restaurateurs battle rising prices – The Irish Times
“Beef or salmon?” – the most classic of Irish culinary choices. For decades it has been a critical…
Japan faces record 7 trillion baht debt repayment, straining fiscal capacity
Japan’s ballooning debt burden pushed the yield on new 10-year government bonds to 1.62% on Tuesday, the highest…
‘Last chance’ looms to hit 2030 climate action targets, Wind Energy Ireland warns – The Irish Times
Budget 2026 is the last chance for Government to boost investment in time to make a difference to…
Burke announces ‘market diversification’ plan in response to tariffs – The Irish Times
The Government has announced a new “market diversification” strategy to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on Irish…
People Who Secretly Struggle Financially Usually Have These 11 Things Missing From Their Homes
Considering financial struggles and concerns have the power to affect a person’s psychological well-being and mental health, it’s not…
The Big Beautiful Bill’s Ugly Choice: Internet or Food?
Sold to voters as a way to cut “waste, fraud, and abuse,” a more honest assessment of the…