Türkiye kept its economic program on track despite shocks: Şimşek
Türkiye’s medium-term program has faced temporary internal and external shocks that have had a short-term negative impact, but…
France limits lifetime benefits for former prime ministers
ISTANBUL The French government’s official journal published a decree Wednesday that limits lifetime benefits for former prime ministers.…
Europe’s far right launches legal battle against EU over withheld funding – POLITICO
Equal treatment In a separate lawsuit filed mid-July, the Patriots accused the Parliament of bias and lack of…
Why Macron thinks Lecornu can save France from the abyss – POLITICO
Until now, Macron has battled to keep his key achievements untouched, notably his controversial pension reforms and long-running…
France’s credit rating cut by Fitch amid political turmoil – POLITICO
The downgrade comes as France is going through a political crisis and is struggling to cut its massive…
Russia cuts interest rates again but frictions with government remain – POLITICO
“At our meeting in October, a lot will depend on the parameters of fiscal policy that will be…
EU floats ‘creative’ new way to send billions of euros of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine – POLITICO
According to four officials briefed on the matter, Commission representatives proposed the idea to deputy finance ministers behind…
EU’s richest countries hold secret meeting in Vienna as budget talks get tribal – POLITICO
Seasoned budget negotiators argue that key decisions are taken in these cozy meetings. Last March, net payers agreed…
Nearly 300 arrested in France amid ‘Block Everything’ movement
ISTANBUL Nearly 300 people were arrested across France on Wednesday as the “Block Everything” movement brought parts of…
France’s new PM Lecornu faces baptism of fire with nationwide protests – POLITICO
While comparisons have been drawn between “Block Everything” and the Yellow Jackets, an analysis by the Jean Jaurès…