European Parliament wins chance of bigger say in ECB vice president race – POLITICO
This would mark a break with the past, when MEPs only got involved in the process after ministers…
ECB frets at prospect of Trump ally running US central bank – POLITICO
Pressure campaign Trump has repeatedly attacked the Fed since returning to office in January, blasting Powell — whom…
European Commission makes 11th-hour offer to win Belgian backing for Russian asset loan – POLITICO
Belgium’s ultimate fear is that the €140 billion could be lent to Ukraine and then a single pro-Russian…
Belgium’s De Wever dials up opposition to Russian frozen assets deal – POLITICO
Hopes had grown in recent days that De Wever could reverse his position if the European Commission were…
How a banking deal fired up Catalan politics – POLITICO
Tensions are now at an all-time high as Barcelona and Madrid await the results on Oct. 10 of…
EU trio in G7 look for US, Japanese backup in using Russian assets – POLITICO
The next G7 meeting among finance ministers is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Washington, where policymakers will head…
EU seeks to deploy Russia’s frozen billions to boost European arms sales – POLITICO
Finance ministers will take up the debate when they meet in Luxembourg Oct. 10. A big sticking point,…
The digital euro has enraged half of Brussels. Here’s what you need to know. – POLITICO
Payments by digital euro would therefore (theoretically) be simpler than today’s digital payments. Rather than your bank having…
What if Macron resigned? Even the nuclear option won’t save France. – POLITICO
“We’ll carry on deepening the deficit, nothing will happen and the situation will just get worse,” he said.…
Britain can’t defuse its pensions time bomb – POLITICO
With Kendall and Bell imposing so many stipulations on the commission, it’s been hamstrung before it’s even got…
It’s that man again! Veteran Dombrovskis as EU economy boss will reassure Germany. – POLITICO
“When Valdis speaks, financial markets calm down,” said a former staffer of his. The Brussels bubble is rife…
Slovakia will block EU sanctions on Russia that hurt Bratislava’s interests, Fico says – POLITICO
Slovakia will block any European Union sanctions against Russia that damage the country’s interests, Prime Minister Robert Fico…