Has Europe missed its moment? – POLITICO
Under the jackhammers on Schuman, Brussels is filling back up for the rentrée — and the fault lines…
German government adopts 2026 budget: Rearmament and social cutbacks
On Wednesday, the German government adopted the draft budget for 2026 and the financial plan through to 2029.…
French PM faces ‘moment of truth’ on Tuesday as ouster looms – POLITICO
Though France’s credit rating has not been downgraded this year, the yield on the country’s 10-year bond has…
Labour MPs challenge UK fiscal watchdog after welfare debacle – POLITICO
“We have to understand that these are useful but limited forecasts, which should help to guide our decisions,…
In German budget debate, Merz threatens Russia with war and declares himself leader of Europe
[AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi] The budget debate in the Bundestag (federal parliament) was a repulsive spectacle, clearly demonstrating the…
China faces austerity dilemma as dining crackdown risks economic hit
DALIAN, China — Efforts by the ruling Chinese Communist Party to stop public officials from splurging on lavish…
Germany’s Social Democrats reaffirm rearmament and Great Power policy
Anyone who followed the Social Democratic Party (SPD) congress in Berlin last weekend must again answer the question—“Are…
Romania risks public blowback over push to slash EU’s highest deficit – POLITICO
Expert Forum’s Nuțu said austerity measures would be “terribly unpopular” if the government doesn’t reduce unnecessary public expenditures…
Jobs massacre spreads across key industries in Germany
While the German government is pouring hundreds of billions of euros into rearmament and war, the jobs massacre…
Seven reality checks on Britain’s sunshine spending review – POLITICO
Departments also need to find “efficiency gains” averaging 4 percent by 2028/29, a total of £13.8 billion per…