Minority government bets on mix of spending cuts alongside tax rises on companies and the wealthy
Investigation into cheap wood exports follows producers’ claim the products originated in Russia
Gloomy economic data concerned Philip Lane and other policymakers, minutes of September meeting reveal
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Should Europe’s largest economy embrace the future or double down on past successes?
Country struggling to catch up on needs of its expanding population amid near full employment
Government predicts rebound in 2025 following 0.2% decline this year as it tries to address long-term structural problems
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says tariffs to be imposed in 2026 will impede energy transition
Yannis Stournaras backs two more ECB quarter-point rate cuts this year
Business leaders say Europe’s policymakers are ill prepared for just how expensive the shift is likely to be
In contrast to Berlin’s stiff opposition, many family-owned businesses are pragmatic about a bid by UniCredit
Trade retaliation comes after bloc voted to approve steep tariff increases on Chinese electric cars
Madrid wants three or more countries to be able to forge ahead when others are opposed
Dublin goes from ‘leader to flounderer’ as planning and energy supply problems lead tech groups to invest elsewhere
Member states are failing to show Beijing a united front over electric vehicles
Nine like-minded member states would be enough to break the logjams on reform
Eurozone household sentiment diverges from American counterparts, whose buoyant spending is fuelling growth
Berlin’s decision risks hampering borderless travel in Schengen area
Novo Nordisk and Schneider in demand as robust American economy defies investors’ expectations
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
Also in this newsletter: European governments ramp up evacuations from Lebanon
Finance minister says ‘everyone must contribute’, not just banks
Annual increase of 1.3% in second quarter points to gradual recovery of region’s housing market
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned
Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China and slowing EV demand
