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Macron calls on US, Europe to lift sanctions on Syria
Syria’s new leader was in Paris to lobby for support from the international community.

Macron to meet al-Sharaa in Syrian leader’s first trip to Europe

Mediobanca rebels at Rome’s efforts to force it into a shotgun marriage

Battle over top Italian insurer Generali pits oligarchs against Milan elite

Trump: ‘No intention’ of trying to fire Fed’s Powell

Trump’s trade war will have ‘profound impact’ on UK economy, says Reeves

Commission livid as ECB warns of crypto apocalypse under Trump
With Trump back in power, World Bank walks a tightrope on climate
The bank’s messaging on climate represents a delicate balancing act between the institution and the U.S., its largest shareholder.
Trump tariff war puts UK financial stability at risk, Bank of England warns
The global risk environment has deteriorated and uncertainty has intensified, the central bank’s Financial Policy Committee said.
UK banking system ‘resilient’ amid Trump trade war, assures Rachel Reeves
Britain’s top finance minister holds talks with Bank of England chief — and tells parliament she’ll act in “national interest.”
EU agonizes over using its trade ‘bazooka’ to hit back at Trump’s mega tariff
As the European Commission plans levies of up to 25 percent on many exports from the U.S., it holds an olive branch in one hand and its Anti-Coercion Instrument in the other.
Trump’s tariffs could face more than one legal challenge
At issue is a nearly-50-year-old law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, that Trump is citing to impose tariffs.
Why five judges could blow a hole in Labour’s economic plans
Banks would be able to afford a possible £30 billion bill if the Supreme Court finds them guilty of paying hidden commissions. But Britain’s economy may not.
Bessent opens door to Russian return to major international banking system
“I think this is premature to discuss the terms of a deal before we have a deal,” Bessent said.
No Plan B? Labour’s Project Growth still isn’t paying off
British chancellor unveils latest fiscal update Wednesday as Labour MPs press for a Plan B.
Meet the Mafia-busting MEP taking the fight against organized crime to Brussels
Giuseppe Antoci battled the Italian mob. But can he take on EU policymaking?
Turkey scrambles to stop financial rout
Emergency measures as Ankara tries to stave off yet another financial crisis.
Belgian FM: EU should fight fire with fire in Trump’s trade war
Targeting Big Tech could be among the EU’s options to hit Washington where it hurts, Belgium’s foreign minister says.
Trump has a new European leader coming to his doorstep
Mark Carney, Canada’s likely next prime minister, continues to be held in high regard across the Atlantic, where he spent the better part of the last decade.
Merz won the German election. Here’s what it means for Europe.
POLITICO breaks down what the conservatives’ victory means for EU policy and cooperation ― from nuclear weapons to cannabis.
US deregulation drive is ‘dangerous,’ French central bank chief warns
The push by the Trump administration creates a “big risk” for financial stability, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau tells Alternatives Économiques magazine.
How France’s man in Brussels almost got fired by Barnier
The former prime minister wanted to sack France’s envoy to the EU, Philippe Léglise-Costa, and replace him with former Europe Minister Clément Beaune.
Brexit reset tested as Brussels and London fight about finance
Two decisions by British watchdogs, both of which have a direct effect on the EU, blindsided Brussels and threatened to derail healing wounds.
Farage offers Trump tips to take on the banks
Debanking went stateside in November, but has a well-trodden history in Britain after Farage was kicked out of Coutts bank.
We need a Draghi report for banking, say EU’s 3 biggest countries
Report should include a list of “concrete” policy recommendations for the sector which the European Commission would then implement.
London snubs Brussels by putting Trump first on banking
Britain blindsided the European Union just before Trump took office by parking a host of banking reforms — and directly pointing to uncertainty in the US.
Italian banking battle escalates as UniCredit quietly buys Generali shares
UniCredit acquires stake of less than 4 percent in Generali Group, according to people familiar with the matter.
Britain tells regulators to go easy on regulation, actually
The chancellor has turned to the obvious people to really get growth going: pencil-pushers.
Poland and EU hawks push for Russian LNG ban
Ten countries are pushing for tough new restrictions — but Hungary and Slovakia are expected to oppose them.
Germany’s Baerbock cautions on Syria as EU signals sanctions relief
Syria’s transitional government “sounds good so far,” Germany’s foreign minister told POLITICO — but actions speak louder than words.
Starmer banks on AI as his big economic plan falters
Rishi Sunak positioned the U.K. as a world-leader on AI safety. Keir Starmer is adopting a more boosterish stance.