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…
Why an Italian banking battle is sowing division in Giorgia Meloni’s government – POLITICO
Tajani is also national secretary of Forza Italia, the party founded by the late Silvio Berlusconi. Silvio’s heirs…
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…
Maria Luís Albuquerque on financial services — live updates – POLITICO
Time to get nerdy about financial services. Portuguese Commissioner-designate for the sector, Maria Luís Albuquerque, faces her turn…
What Boris Johnson can teach the EU about restoring nature – POLITICO
“In theory it sounds really good, but in practice it’s very, very complicated. You’re trying to measure something…
France’s credit-rating outlook cut to negative by Moody’s – POLITICO
The ratings agency affirmed France’s credit rating at Aa2, noting that this was supported by its “large, wealthy…
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast ahead of budget – POLITICO
“Growth is projected to have accelerated to 1.1 percent in 2024 and is expected to continue doing so…
Parliament approves EU loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine – POLITICO
The EU’s involvement falls within a broader G7 initiative to hand out $50 billion to support Ukraine’s war-battered…