BusinessEurope: Why Europe’s economy is on a make-or-break knife-edge Boosting competitiveness in the face of weak growth and tariff threats is now a matter of urgency, says business chief. Euronews · Mar 20, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Odesa drone attack cuts power, water and heating for second day Woman aged 77 died of shrapnel wounds; Zelenskyy offers minerals deal signature and peace plan. What we know on day 1,106 The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025
Europe is already sabotaging its own economy far more than US tariffs could, former ECB president says Draghi cited IMF estimates that show Europe’s internal barriers are equivalent to a 45% tariff on manufactured goods and a 110% levy on services. Fortune · Feb 16, 2025
EU launches ‘simplification’ agenda in effort to keep up with US and China Ursula von der Leyen announces plans to cut red tape and boost innovation in second term as head of European Commission The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025
‘They need a reset’: gloom in Davos as Trump boom leaves Europe behind America First doctrine and threat of tariffs leave EU elite wondering how it can close economic gulf with US The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025
From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025 The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025
The Guardian view on Europe’s Franco-German engine: in need of a reboot Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today, Today, why Europe’s key alliance faces a troubling year amid political turmoil The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024
Germany and France are in crisis – is the next global financial crash brewing? The eurozone’s flaws and a lack of growth in the EU have combined to malign effect. ‘More Europe’ is not the solution, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
EU’s new competition chief signals reform of anti-trust and state aid rules Teresa Ribera says changes are needed to make it easier for innovative firms to merge and spur the green transition The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
Sardinia fights for the climate future This autonomous island has seen a cultural revival sparked by the battle to control its energy future Salon · Nov 23, 2024
Putin, Xi, Trump… The barbarians are at the gate but Europe’s leaders are too busy infighting to notice Amid threats to its ‘reason for being’, the EU must stop squabbling and take a stand The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024
EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024
After Trump Win, EU Leaders Tackle 'Urgent' Reform Agenda Reforming Europe's economy is all the more urgent following Donald Trump's US election win, warned the author of a blockbuster report, Mario Draghi, ahead of talks Friday with EU leaders in Budapest on tackling the challenge. International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024
Facing Trump's Return, EU Confronts Economic Challenges Confronted with the return of Donald Trump, EU leaders on Friday are set to commit to deeply reform Europe's economy and tackle challenges highlighted by a blockbuster report. International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2024 Facing Trump's return, EU confronts economic challenges Confronted with the return of Donald Trump, EU leaders on Friday are set to commit to deeply reform Europe's economy and tackle challenges highlighted by a blockbuster report.
Fortune · Nov 3, 2024 Europe is holding its breath to see what a Trump or Harris win might mean for the region Experts predict that a Trump or Harris presidency could have different outcomes for Europe's economy, competitiveness, and geopolitics.
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 China Should Use Fiscal Policy To Boost Growth: IMF The Chinese government should use its tax-and-spend policies to help boost flagging economic growth, a senior IMF official told AFP ahead of key meetings this week in Washington.
Fortune · Oct 23, 2024 How Europe’s tech-shy Fortune 500 is embracing AI The Fortune 500 Europe has a feeble share of tech companies. But its industrial giants are increasingly turning to generative AI.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024 Why is Germany shooting its own stagnating economy in the foot? A proposed Italian-German bank merger makes sense for Europe, but Berlin is opting for domestic protectionism, says economics commentator Simon Nixon
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024 EU’s weak or distracted governments make unity of purpose hard to achieve Leaders can only spend limited political capital on Euro initiatives while weighed down by domestic troubles
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024 ‘The UK is at the back of the race of turtles’: Sanofi’s boss on the need to develop new medicines Paul Hudson, the Briton in charge of the French drug firm, is a big believer in the potential of AI to transform healthcare
France 24 · Oct 10, 2024 Can Europe get its industrial groove back? Can European industry regain its competitive edge on the global stage? A new EU report penned by former ECB chief Mario Draghi highlights a growing gap in both productivity and innovation, and warns that businesses will face an "existential challenge" without drastic change and significant investment. Tim Figures, a partner…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024 The Middle East is on the brink of all-out war – so why is the EU still navel-gazing? A decade ago, Europe helped broker the Iran nuclear deal. Now, it seems at a total loss, absent from efforts to stop the unfolding crisis
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024 Von der Leyen tightens grip on power in EU – but trouble looms on the horizon Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right, writes Jennifer Rankin
Fortune · Sep 19, 2024 Mark Zuckerberg says Europe needs more consistent AI regulation—and even his privacy nemesis agrees Max Schrems, who is responsible for Meta AI not coming to Europe anytime soon, says the Meta CEO has a point.