Growth
Q&A: Europe’s chance to shape the future of global trade
The question isn’t whether globalization will continue, but who will lead it and on what terms, says BMW’s Frank Niederländer. With geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the world …
How the Omnibus proposal misses the mark for investors
‘Goodbye Trump, hello Asia’ is the EU’s new trade strategy. Will it work?
Keir Starmer’s disillusioned MPs finally find their voice
Stars align for drugmakers in final straight of EU pharma package
Merz criticizes EU trade talks with US as ‘far too complicated’
Putin warns his officials not to allow recession
Why short-term rental bans won’t solve overtourism in Europe
European cities are failing to address the root cause of overtourism: hotels. As cities restrict local families from hosting, hotel capacity keeps growing.
ORLEN strengthens CEE’s energy independence
Energy security, strategic investment and environmental responsibility are the three pillars of ORLEN Group’s 2035 strategy. To realize this ambitious plan, the group is allocating up to €90 billion.
Europe’s central banks are all cutting rates, even as tariffs tie the Fed’s hands
And it’s driving Trump mad.
Has Bulgaria gamed its inflation numbers to qualify for the euro?
An 82.8 percent plunge in state-set hospital fees helped Sofia make the grade to join the single currency.
UK industrial strategy aims to cut factory energy costs
The U.K. has some of the highest electricity prices in Europe for industry.
CEE takes bold step into AI future with Action Plan
AI Chamber launches an ambitious regional AI Action Plan to boost AI innovation, unlock €100B in growth, and position CEE as Europe’s AI hub.
Heat energy is gold for Europe’s global competitiveness
Capturing and using natural and waste heat: how heat pump technologies are transforming ‘free energy’ into security, savings and growth.
EU resurrects banking practice that caused the 2008 financial crisis
Securitization allows banks to repackage and resell debt, famously explained by actress Margot Robbie in a bubble bath in the film “The Big Short.”
Bulgaria won’t ‘do a Greece’ when it joins eurozone, central bank chief promises
Dimitar Radev, the governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, says national authorities must align and adapt to wider eurozone conditions.
The battle for the soul of Britain’s Green Party
With a leadership race in full flow, should the left-wing outfit fight from Westminster — or tap into the grassroots?
Finally, the German economy is showing signs of life
Two of the country’s largest research institutes now see faster growth over the next two years.
7 reality checks on Britain’s sunshine spending review
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s finance minister, laid out four years of government spending with a smile. Will it last?
Rachel Reeves favors health as she unveils UK spending priorities
Britain’s center-left finance minister allocated more cash for police, the health service and communities outside London.
EU countries sideline experts in dash to slash green rules
Diplomats warn that leaving experts out of policy discussions on simplifying green regulations will do more harm than good.
Leveling up 2.0: Rachel Reeves makes her pitch to Britain’s left-behind voters
Reeves will attempt to convince voters outside London that she has their backs with Wednesday’s spending review.
Costa hints EU could penalize Israel over Gaza offensive
Diplomats are weighing up plans to downgrade ties despite opposition from some capitals.
ECB cuts again as it heads into an uncertain future
The central bank expects big spending programs at home to offset weaker demand for eurozone exports.
Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither
The U.K. Treasury has run out of road for delaying nuclear decisions, according to Whitehall and industry insiders.
EU frees up billions in Covid cash for defense spending
Defense projects can now apply for a chunk of the remaining €335 billion — initially earmarked for climate and digital investment.
How AI and copyright turned into a political nightmare for Labour
How an initially uncontroversial data bill became a political football — and radicalized Elton John.
Bulgaria prepares to join the euro — but Poland couldn’t be less interested
The election of a Euroskeptic populist as Poland’s president means Europe’s great economic success story will show even less interest in joining the eurozone.
Keir Starmer eyes India trip to sign trade deal
The U.K. PM has touted the deal as part of his success on the international stage since it was agreed in early May.
Britain prepares for war (just don’t ask about the cost)
A stark official report says “state conflict has returned to Europe” — but a fight is raging over the cash-strapped Keir Starmer government response.