Reasons to Resist Retirement and Keep Working Longer
The topic of raising pension ages in Europe has sparked significant political debate, despite the economic rationale supporting such measures.…
Category: Politics
Germany’s Top Five Economic Challenges to Tackle in 2025
Germany is bracing itself for a challenging 2025 characterized by stagnating growth, fiscal uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, soaring energy costs, and…
Trump demands Europe boost US oil and gas purchases or face tariffs
The newly elected US president stirs concerns about a potential transatlantic trade war, just a month before taking office in…
Trump demands Europe buy more US oil and gas or face tariffs
The incoming US president is raising concerns about a potential transatlantic trade conflict just a month before his return to…
US commits to 61% emissions reduction by 2035 as Biden exits
The United States has recently joined the ranks of only four nations to present an updated emissions reduction pledge as…
Italy’s PM Meloni urges EU pragmatism with Trump on trade
With the looming possibility of a trade war, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is emerging as a significant ally for…
France calls for nuclear-friendly Energy Directive update
In a recent ministerial debate focused on the future of Europe’s energy systems, discussions highlighted the urgent need to improve…
Euro Tumbles Before ECB Rate Decision Today
The euro has continued its downward trend against the US dollar following the release of US inflation figures on Wednesday.…
French Central Bank Forecasts Zero Growth Q4 2023
The Bank of France’s latest monthly economic survey has uncovered rising uncertainty among businesses operating in Europe’s second-largest economy, with…
Language Reward Models Show Political Bias in Study
Large language models (LLMs) that power generative artificial intelligence applications, like ChatGPT, are rapidly evolving, to the extent that distinguishing…
EU budget contributions: top payers and beneficiaries explained
The European Union (EU) budget highlights a significant economic divide between its member states. Wealthier countries from western and northern…
Political Turmoil in France and Germany Impacts European Economy
The recent political turmoil in Berlin and Paris could significantly hinder efforts to tackle Europe’s growing budget deficits and flagging…
EU sets billion-tonne emissions cap for buildings transport
The European Commission has announced the volume of emissions allowances to be auctioned for the inaugural year of a potentially…
Church calls on El Salvador president to maintain gold mining ban
In a decisive move to safeguard its precious water resources, El Salvador implemented a ban on all types of metal…
Ireland’s Economy and Its Impact on the Election Importance
In stark contrast to many of its European counterparts, Ireland finds itself in a robust financial position. Nevertheless, economists caution…