Minority government bets on mix of spending cuts alongside tax rises on companies and the wealthy
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
Yannis Stournaras backs two more ECB quarter-point rate cuts this year
In contrast to Berlin’s stiff opposition, many family-owned businesses are pragmatic about a bid by UniCredit
Dublin goes from ‘leader to flounderer’ as planning and energy supply problems lead tech groups to invest elsewhere
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
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
Government is flush with cash from windfall corporation tax receipts and is expected to go to the polls in weeks
New premier says ‘colossal debts’ leave him no choice but to break with Macron’s economic policies
Decline bolsters expectations that ECB will cut interest rates again this month
Softer price pressure and weak economic activity increase chances of ECB rate cut in October
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Weak growth likely to lead central bank to lower rates by 0.25% next month rather than in December
The lower guidance comes the carmaker looks to close plants in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history
Fading enthusiasm for alternative to gas boilers piles pressure on EU’s green agenda
Structural problems mean country will struggle to return to pre-pandemic rates of economic expansion, say leading institutes
It has always been a high-tax, high-spend country, so why have things been getting worse?
World’s largest chemicals group to cut capital expenditure and plans partial listing of agricultural unit