Stagnant Britain is becoming like France, says World Bank chief economist
His ambition to cut taxes is predicated on a need to get welfare spending down and increase public sector productivity....
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Here’s why Germany’s economy remains the most distressed in Europe
France and Germany's economies are the worst-performing in Europe, while the UK is seen as doing moderately well. On the...
EU demands answers on money-for-views version of TikTok
BRUSSELS — TikTok has been given 24 hours to respond to the European Commission over a version of the app...
Europe’s global plans all require money no one has – POLITICO
“The big risk is that we won’t have enough money at all for the green transition,” former Italian Prime Minister...
Does the EU have what it takes to fight China on green tech? – POLITICO
“First off, the FSR targets only individual companies. After one company withdraws, another might just compete in the next tender....
Londongrad forever? Why the UK may never seize Russian assets – POLITICO
LONDON ― In politics, reality rarely matches rhetoric. And the reality is Britain will probably never seize Russia’s money. Plenty...
EU’s Russiagate hits German far right – POLITICO
The AfD is just one of several parties in Europe with pro-Russian views. Others include Hungary's Fidesz, France's National Rally,...
The EU wasted €60M on a pointless fintech fad — but the Belgians won’t let it die – POLITICO
That is, at least, until Belgium’s digitalization minister, Mathieu Michel, decided to use the country’s EU presidency, which expires in...
Macron loses his touch as the ‘Mozart of finance’ as France’s deficit balloons
Not only is the government overspending, debt levels in Europe’s third-largest economy are now only dwarfed by Greece and Italy...
French President Macron regrets the Senate’s vote to reject the EU-Canada trade deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday he “regrets” the Senate’s vote to reject legislation to ratify a...
