On the plight of the unbombed farmers of Eastern Europe – POLITICO
Plus, the simple fact is none of us are frontline states — yet. We shouldn’t be stealing valor…
Banking and financial services
Finance is essential for our economy and for the wellbeing of European citizens. Whether you are paying in…
Spain violated EU rules by meddling in banking merger, says Brussels – POLITICO
Brussels vs national capitals The Commission has been in talks with Spain over the case since last year.…
Joint EU debt for defense is the way to go, says Lithuanian central bank chief – POLITICO
He pointed to the continent’s struggling automotive industry as a possible beneficiary of more military investment. It is…
The EU wants to unify its fragmented financial markets. Can it finally make it happen? – POLITICO
Feedback on that strategy so far is mixed. Carmine Di Noia, director for financial and enterprise affairs at…
Germany’s energy plans to win EU endorsement as Commission unveils new subsidy rules – POLITICO
While CISAF is the latest of these frameworks, it may not be the last. The Commission can expand…
IMF Chief Highlights Europe’s Need to Enhance Productivity and Single Market – News and Statistics
Jun 19, 2025 Europe faces a critical juncture as it strives to bolster its economic growth amid global…
It’s Europe’s ‘global euro’s moment, says ECB’s Lagarde as dollar stumbles – Firstpost
ECB’s Christine Lagarde says the euro’s global moment is now, urging Europe to act boldly as US dollar’s…
Tariffs could be launchpad for Europe’s single market needs
Materials group Umicore can spend at least a month on tackling a complex array of national shipment rules…
EU officially retires its ‘no cherry-picking’ Brexit line – POLITICO
Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform, said the cherry-picking line had been “a product of…
Portugal to demand EU put pressure on France over power connectors – POLITICO
Portugal’s grid is highly integrated with its Spanish neighbor, which is how the power outage spread easily westward.…
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…