The Darkening Skies Over Europe’s Economy
“I love Europe,” newly inaugurated U.S. president Donald Trump proclaimed to the World Economic Forum in Davos last…
7 ways the US is beating Europe – POLITICO
We didn’t need him to tell us that. The numbers speak for themselves. Sure, Europe’s cities are unmatched,…
Christine Lagarde discussed leaving ECB early to run Davos forum, founder says – POLITICO
The most recent discussions they had on the subject, he added, were in early April in Frankfurt, “to…
UK economy grew 0.7 in Q1, but will slow again as trade war bites – POLITICO
The Bank of England said last week that, while it expected a solid performance in the first quarter,…
Trump’s trade policy offers the EU an unexpected opportunity — if it can grab it – POLITICO
This is particularly true of countries that share similar values and interests with the EU, such as the…
Blow for UK’s Reeves as IMF slashes growth forecasts – POLITICO
The latest figures put Britain’s GDP growth this year lower than Canada (1.4 percent) and the U.S. (1.8…
UK chancellor will double down despite growing opposition – POLITICO
Furthermore, in an unwanted backdrop to Wednesday’s upcoming statement, the U.K.’s GDP fell by 0.1 percent in January,…
Does Merz have what it takes? – POLITICO
Scholz had his moment in February 2022. His Zeitenwende (turning point) speech, delivered just a few days after…
Britain’s Rachel Reeves needs a growth miracle – POLITICO
Heathrow won a Supreme Court battle for expansion in December 2020, but costs have ballooned since and it…
Knives are out for Britain’s boxed-in finance minister – POLITICO
“It does underscore how much the U.K. is one part of a much wider, interlinked global phenomenon,” she…
Play up economic success, China’s ideology tsar Cai Qi tells propaganda chiefs
“[Officials] should adhere to the correct orientation of public opinion, strengthen economic promotion and management of expectations, improve…
How you gonna fix Germany? – POLITICO
The current German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and his center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), on the other hand, are…