US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Europe to tighten economic pressure on Russia
The United States supports achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine and expects Europe to take a stronger role…
EU economy chief urges G7 to join plan tapping Russia assets for Ukraine
The European Union’s economy commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says G7 finance leaders have agreed to work in a coordinated…
EU pressures G7 countries to loan frozen Russian assets to Ukraine – POLITICO
LUXEMBOURG — The EU will urge its G7 allies to use Russian frozen assets to issue their own…
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,…
EU clears Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026 – POLITICO
But the financial authorities have tamed inflation, which averaged 2.7 percent in the 12 months through April. Domestic…
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…
EU’s Dombrovskis Says ‘Making Progress’ in Trade Talks With US
(Bloomberg) — The European Union is continuing intensive trade talks with the US ahead of a July 9…
European Semester Spring Package 2025: Navigating Uncertainty, Driving Competitiveness and Social Cohesion
Far from a mere bureaucratic exercise, the Semester framework is emerging as the bedrock of a more deeply…
G7 nations paper over differences on tariffs and Ukraine, agree to address ‘imbalances’
BANFF, Alberta (AP) — Top finance officials from the world’s seven wealthiest democracies set aside stark differences on…
EU downgrades growth estimates after US trade war – POLITICO
In the meantime, global trade was disrupted by Trump imposing tariffs on major partners such as the EU…
EU executive plans a major reset of economy as critics fear climate will suffer
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union executive on Wednesday announced plans for a major revamp of its economic…