The arguments for an anti-Trump revolution
The US president is right that European civilization is in danger, but he’s wrong about who poses the threat: it’s Putin and himself
Time for an EU Declaration of Independence
The continent’s security, prosperity, and democracy can no longer depend on the changing will of the United States
Why is central bank independence important and what happens when it is under attack?
Inflation, financial bubbles and fiscal imbalances are the possible consequences of a politically motivated rate cut
Eurobonds 2.0: Why more and more economists are calling for Brussels to issue joint debt
Trump’s erratic economic policies are scaring away US investors. Many experts suggest it’s time for Europe to attract that capital and reduce financing costs for EU partners
Jean-Claude Juncker, former EU chief: ‘Trump’s goal is to divide us. And he will fail again’
The statesman who was president of the European Commision between 2014 and 2019 is writing his memoirs. In his office at the executive branch of the EU, he argues that the combined shock of Trumpism and the invasion of Ukraine is forcing Europe into a geopolitical awakening. ‘The era of Trump, Putin, and Xi,’ he declares, ‘forces Europe to defend itself’
A European Union of national champions
EU citizens must decide what combination of growth and control they want to deal with the geo-economic remains of the 21st century
Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier
Wilders’ decision to put aside his leadership ambitions appears to be the breakthrough after two days of behind-closed-doors negotiations
Italian ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi is given a state funeral in the city where he made his billions
Berlusconi is being honored in Milan’s Duomo cathedral and a day of national mourning, as his legacy — positive or negative — is hotly debated among Italians
How come the recession is delayed and the stock markets are rallying?
The monetary policy impact has been extremely slow due to the low cost of debt in recent years, which is propping up the so-called ‘zombie’ companies
Draghi and the big guns
The European Central Bank is headed in the direction of fiscal policies and public investment