Policymakers must overcome the mercantilist fallacy that the way to get rich is by running surpluses forever
A wave of cheap imports is pushing Europe’s industry to ‘breaking point’
The model of political protection and heavy subsidies that has long supported European agriculture might be fracturing
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Brussels cites security concerns in latest crackdown on sensitive China-made imports
Move to soften impact on companies of flagship climate legislation is a setback for environmental groups
EU must adapt to geopolitical reality shaped by US and China, says Belgium’s Pierre Wunsch
Fund urges countries to target support at the most vulnerable rather than using expensive blanket measures
Levies on cars and trucks exported to US will be imposed ‘next week’ unless companies manufacture at American plants
Government agrees to drop broader reform that would have seen other businesses work on sacrosanct national holiday
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. Explore the latest data through interactive charts
Policymakers warn risks to Eurozone economy from Middle East conflict have ‘intensified’
Central bank debated whether to raise rates at this meeting but wants more time to assess Iran fallout
Inflation rose in April to 3% and growth in the first quarter was weak at 0.1%
Brussels seeks ways of extending part of €10bn beyond an August deadline
Differential pricing to protect local motorists at expense of foreigners infringes EU law, says Brussels
Softer price pressures in large Eurozone economies strengthen case for ECB to hold interest rates
Paris sees risks for its industry and the continent’s sovereignty in Berlin’s rapid defence build-up
Sabine Weyand refused to endorse US tariff agreement as WTO-compliant
Berlin plans to meet alliance’s new 3.5% of GDP target for core military outlay at least six years ahead of schedule
The US has no geoeconomic answer to Beijing controlling its trading partners via manipulating supply chains
Beijing threatens unspecified retaliation over fears that bill to strengthen bloc’s industry will hurt its companies
Also in this newsletter: Could the Mercosur trade deal actually harm growth?
German nut and bolt maker reports stable demand despite facing one of the largest US levy rises in 2025
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