Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry Is Another Setback for Russia – Foreign Policy
On Jan. 1, Bulgaria became the eurozone’s 21st member when it gave up its 145-year-old currency, the lev,…
Brussels unveils plan to fill up Ukraine’s war chest with billions to spend on weapons – POLITICO
Once the legal text is agreed, the EU will raise joint debt to finance the initiative, although the governments…
Council prioritizes privacy, banking concerns in digital euro deal – POLITICO
The spread of Big Brother-style conspiracy theories, meanwhile, has forced policymakers to take extra precautions to reassure the…
Orbán says unsure who started Russia-Ukraine war – POLITICO
When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, he said two of…
Putin blasts attempted EU ‘robbery’ of Russian assets – POLITICO
“It’s robbery,” Putin said Friday during his annual question and answer session with journalists and the Russian public.…
EU wrestles over 11th-hour compromise to rescue summit deal on Ukraine aid – POLITICO
With respect to the Ukraine war, the northerners deny they oppose the use of eurobonds over concerns about…
The Geopolitics of Sovereign Wealth Funds
Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump made his first foreign visit not to Europe or Asia, but…
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…