If you won’t seize Russia’s cash, open your wallets – POLITICO
“The lack of fiscal discipline [in some EU countries] is so high that I don’t believe that eurobonds…
Brussels eyes €25B more in Russian state assets across EU – POLITICO
“The legal feasibility of extending the Reparations Loan approach towards such assets has not been assessed in detail,”…
Debt-ridden Italy fears impact of guarantees for €140B loan to Ukraine – POLITICO
As a result, Belgium wants all EU capitals to guarantee the loan should the Kremlin’s lawyers prove successful…
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,…
What if Macron resigned? Even the nuclear option won’t save France. – POLITICO
“We’ll carry on deepening the deficit, nothing will happen and the situation will just get worse,” he said.…
Britain can’t defuse its pensions time bomb – POLITICO
With Kendall and Bell imposing so many stipulations on the commission, it’s been hamstrung before it’s even got…
Slovakia will block EU sanctions on Russia that hurt Bratislava’s interests, Fico says – POLITICO
Slovakia will block any European Union sanctions against Russia that damage the country’s interests, Prime Minister Robert Fico…
Blow for UK’s Reeves as IMF slashes growth forecasts – POLITICO
The latest figures put Britain’s GDP growth this year lower than Canada (1.4 percent) and the U.S. (1.8…
Inside the Industries Enabling Dirty Money in London
London, you may be aware, is the place to be if you’re a shadowy individual with piles of…