Chancellor Candidate Merz Supports Reform of Germany Debt Brake
The leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has indicated that Germany might need to reconsider its debt limit in…
Category: Economics
Fastest Growing European Economy: Country Projections 2023
While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted that the UK will emerge as the fastest-growing member of the European…
EU prepares for tough negotiations with Trump amid tariff fears
Ursula von der Leyen recently stated, “We will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed,”…
US Businesses Shut Down for Day Without Immigrants Protests
On Monday, various businesses across the United States—including daycares, grocery stores, and hair salons—closed their doors in a loosely organized…
UK alcohol tax increase set for February hit to industry
The alcohol industry in the UK continues to navigate challenges stemming from the pandemic’s aftermath and evolving consumer habits. Starting…
Minimum Wages in Europe 2025 Country Comparisons
In recent years, minimum wages in many EU member states and candidate countries have increased at a pace that outstrips…
EU Faces Pressure on Rwanda Minerals Partnership Amid Congo Conflict
Diplomatic sources indicate that the European Union (EU) is facing increasing pressure to suspend its comprehensive minerals agreement with Rwanda,…
European Investment Bank plans €95bn investment in 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB), known as the world’s largest multilateral lender, is set to significantly increase its investment in…
EU Eurozone jobless figures steady amid growth stagnation
The unemployment rate across the European Union experienced a slight increase to 5.9% in December 2024, up from November’s 5.8%.…
Europe needs to prepare for changing US trade policy
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has issued a cautionary statement regarding the potential shifts in US…
Germany faces economic decline amid Trump trade fears
In a significant move, US President Donald Trump refrained from introducing additional tariffs in his initial executive orders. However, he…
EU Digital Enforcement Barometer Faces Pressure from US Tech
The European Commission is set to conclude multiple investigations targeting major technology firms in the coming months. As U.S. tech…
Trump’s White House Return Impact on Eurozone Interest Rates
The new president’s second term is poised to significantly influence global economic policy, primarily through trade tariffs, tax cuts, and…
Eurozone inflation climbs again as energy costs increase
The surge in inflation figures for December was primarily driven by increasing service prices, despite being somewhat balanced by declining…
MEPs Call on Commission to Address Musk’s Interventions
In a recent letter addressed to President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, a group of Members of…