Germany’s center left is on the brink of oblivion – POLITICO
The country’s non-starting “autumn of reforms” has already turned into the “spring of reforms,” with concrete proposals on…
EPP urges EU to gear up for shifts in global balance of power – POLITICO
This means that on issues such as sanctions against Russia, one country can block agreement, as happened last…
Marseille’s drug war reshapes France’s political battlefield – POLITICO
Both Allisio and Vassal are calling for unspecified spending cuts while preserving basic services provided at the local…
Just one in 10 pensioners keeps working
Greece is making less use of both its young and its elderly population than other developed economies, despite…
Measuring Labor Market Similarities in Nearby Regions
Regions that are geographically close are much more likely to share similar economic conditions than regions that are…
Unemployment hits 14-year high as Germany waits for Merz’s stimulus – POLITICO
Indeed, the local headlines are being conspicuously dominated by national champions shedding staff. Earlier this week, Lufthansa said…
What does the falling birthrate mean for the British economy? | Business and Economy News
Last week, UK government figures showed that the birthrate in England and Wales tumbled to a record low.…
Waking France up to the boomer pension timebomb – POLITICO
“The French are not aware of the demographic situation in France, they think that France is a young…
1 in 5 Europeans will retire in poverty without urgent reform, EU watchdog warns – POLITICO
“Automatically, you will be included in the pension funds if you work. If you don’t want that, you…
Europe’s economy can’t grow without migrants, Lagarde warns – POLITICO
Lagarde singled out Germany and Spain as examples. Germany’s GDP would be about 6 percent lower today without…