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Despite the dash for cash, Spain’s core settlement infrastructure continues to operate normally, says the Bank of Spain.

Acting Finance Minister Jörg Kukies also pushes for wider definition of security investment.

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting hands key ministries to CDU veterans and business figures, setting the tone for a more conservative, security-focused government.

A fight for control over a vast chunk of Italy’s debt pile tests Rome’s influence and could reshape the Italian financial system.

Capitals fear retaliation from the U.S. and are considering changing the rules to grant American companies an exemption from a crucial provision of the global tax deal.

But the Fund gives its implicit backing to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans to stabilize U.K. public finances.

Rome outwardly says it can easily reach politically unpopular defense spending targets without cutting vital services.

Trump has repeatedly called on the Fed to cut borrowing costs, which would help boost the economy ahead of a potential hit to growth from tariffs.

The Birkin bag-maker doesn’t seem as put off by the threat of U.S. tariffs as its chief rival does.

The multilateral lender thinks the U.S. will be hurt more than either Europe or China by Donald Trump’s tariff blitz.

Brussels is chockablock with people trying to influence new rules on everything from Big Tech to pesticide use. Here’s where they’ve put most of their efforts.

Washington’s embrace of crypto may endanger the European financial system, but Frankfurt and Brussels are arguing over whether to rewrite a landmark law.

Former investment banker turned Financial Services Commissioner, Maria Luis Albuquerque, is shining a light on the forces sabotaging greater integration.

There are major hurdles to overcome for the EU to retaliate against U.S. digital companies.

But the seventh consecutive cut may still not be enough to revive European economic fortunes.

U.S. president lashes his central bank nemesis for not cutting interest rates fast enough.

Carlos Cuerpo and Rimantas Šadžius are considering running for the Eurogroup presidency.

“Defense definitely requires our full attention, but so does also the sustainability of our welfare state,” says Budget Minister Vincent Van Peteghem.

Madrid is one of NATO’s worst offenders when it comes to underspending on defense.

Eastern EU countries like Poland say they are currently bearing the financing brunt.

The two sides are preparing to sign a defense pact in London next month — but wider Brexit negotiations will take longer to wrap up.

Germany’s incoming Chancellor wants zero tariffs on transatlantic trade.

UK chancellor’s trip comes amid intensifying discussions about re-arming fund proposed by Brussels — and push for British involvement.

Finance ministers gathering in Warsaw will discuss tariffs and rearmament.