EU leaders try to out-bully Trump, floating world trade club without US – POLITICO
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed the bloc had to be “very innovative … sometimes maybe unpredictable —…
BBVA launches digital bank in Germany
Spain’s BBVA continues its European expansion, launching a 100% digital retail bank in Germany. Editorial This content has…
Defiant Bayrou won’t concede defeat on pension reform talks – POLITICO
Bayrou admitted that an agreement hadn’t yet been found on how to compensate workers who have physically demanding…
France to cut extra €4.7B in spending this year as debt hits new record – POLITICO
“The additional effort decided today reflects a clear determination to act without delay to meet our targets for…
bne IntelliNews – Serbia posts first trade surplus with Germany in two decades
Serbia recorded its first trade surplus with Germany in 20 years in 2024, the German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce…
Britain breaks ranks with Trump in bid to revive WTO – POLITICO
Bartels said it was not clear if the move would affect the U.S. relationship. “It is possible that…
Trump tariffs lead retail to rush returns, items back to resale market
As the cost of President Trump’s tariffs drives up the prices of goods, retailers are speeding up the…
EU leaders talk security, competitiveness, trade — live updates – POLITICO
Against the backdrop of Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, increasing instability in the Middle East and continuing doubts…
Trump vows to make Spain pay for avoiding new NATO spending target
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference, at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June…
Summit set to show how far the EU is from seizing the ‘global euro moment’ – POLITICO
However, the most obvious single step that would instantly make the euro more attractive to world investors is…