EU countries move to pull plug on Russian gas to Hungary and Slovakia – POLITICO
In fact, the two countries are steadily increasing their fossil fuel payments to Moscow, according to Isaac Levi,…
EU considers withholding funds from countries that don’t fix pension systems – POLITICO
“You can’t buy pension reform,” said a deputy finance minister. “It’s going to hit the nerve of what…
Friedrich Merz’s fight to fix the German economy is already on the ropes – POLITICO
Dittrich called on the government to immediately do away with unnecessary bureaucracy and overhaul Germany’s social security system…
Clouds darken further over German economy – POLITICO
“There is no time to lose: Our country has to feel now that things are getting better,” Merz…
A New Hope for Europe’s Ailing Economies: the Military
A massive military buildup across Europe could achieve what governments have failed to do in years: jump-start a…
Eurozone ekes out growth despite trade war – POLITICO
Germany and Italy — the bloc’s two big manufacturing economies — performed less well, with GDP contracting by…
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…