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Economy | Europe
The Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel Case at the WTO That Will Affect Every Electric Motor You Own
The EU has launched a WTO safeguard investigation into grain-oriented electrical steel imports. Here is why this obscure product is crucial for Europe's green transition and what the case could decide.
Economy | Europe
Why Poland Is Defying All Economic Logic and Growing Faster Than Germany During a Crisis
Poland's economy is outperforming Germany's despite higher defence spending and proximity to the war. Here is the counterintuitive story of why crisis is making Poland stronger.
Economy | Europe
The New EU Banking Chair and the Crisis He Walks Into on Day One
François-Louis Michaud takes the EBA helm as European banks face their biggest geopolitical stress test since 2008. Here is the specific challenges he faces immediately.
Economy | Europe
The European Banking Authority's New Chair and What He Wants to Change
The EU Council has appointed François-Louis Michaud as the new EBA Chair. Here is his background, his priorities for European banking supervision, and what the appointment signals.
Economy | Europe
The €29 Billion EU Competitiveness Fund That Is Quietly Reshaping European Industry
The EU's STEP programme has mobilised €29 billion for European competitiveness in two years. Here is what it is funding, which sectors are benefiting, and whether it is working.
Economy | Europe
The EU Vietnam Business Forum That Could Quietly Reshape Asia-Europe Trade
The first EU-Vietnam Global Gateway Business Forum took place in March 2026. Here is why this relatively quiet event matters enormously for the EU's Asia strategy.
Economy | Europe
What the WTO MC-14 Actually Decided in Yaoundé — The Outcomes Nobody Reported
The WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon concluded with several adopted decisions that received almost no coverage. Here is what was actually agreed and why it matters for global trade.
Economy | Europe
The EU's New Talent Platform for Non-EU Workers: What It Actually Does and Who Benefits
The EU Council has approved a talent platform for non-EU jobseekers. Here is what it does, which sectors it targets, and whether it will actually solve Europe's skills shortage.
Economy | Europe
The EU Insolvency Rules Nobody Knew About That Just Changed Business in Europe
The EU Council just approved common insolvency rules across all 27 member states. Here is what changes, who wins, and which businesses need to update their contracts immediately.
Economy | Europe
The EU Design Regulation Nobody Is Talking About That Will Affect Every Product You Buy
The EU just passed its first major update to design protection law since 2001. Here is what Regulation 2026/715 actually changes and why it matters for European product manufacturers.
Economy | Europe
Oil at $105: How Australian Free Public Transport in April Is Smarter Policy Than Anything Europe Is Doing
Two Australian states are making public transport free in April to ease fuel cost pain. Here is why this specific policy is cheaper, more effective, and more equitable than what European governments are doing.
Economy | Europe
Europeans Are Rushing to Buy Solar Panels and Heat Pumps — Here Is What the Data Actually Shows
Sales of solar panels and heat pumps have surged across Europe as energy bills soar. Here is the data behind the rush and what it means for the green transition's new unexpected driver.
Economy | Europe
European Real Wages Near Pre-COVID Levels — Just as the Iran Crisis Threatens to Wipe Out the Gains
After years of real wage erosion, Europeans have almost recovered their pre-COVID purchasing power. The Iran energy crisis is now threatening to undo years of hard-won progress.
Economy | Europe
Brent Crude at $105 and Rising: Why Markets Think Trump's Plan Won't Work
Brent crude hit $105 per barrel on March 31 as traders weighed Iran's partial diplomatic concessions against the military realities. Here is what the price tells us that official statements won't.
Economy | Europe
Biggest Oil Shock in History: The IEA Just Said What Nobody Wanted to Hear
The International Energy Agency has called the Hormuz closure 'the biggest oil shock in history.' Here is what that means, how it compares to 1973, and what happens to European consumers.
Economy | Europe
How Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Quietly Buying European Defence Companies
Gulf sovereign wealth funds and Asian state investors are building significant stakes in European defence companies. Here is who is buying what and why European governments are not stopping it.
Economy | Europe
The Debt Trap Underneath Europe's Rearmament Boom
Europe's defence spending surge is being financed largely through borrowing. Here is the ten-year debt trajectory this creates and which countries are most exposed.
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What Happens to European Farmers When Fertiliser Becomes Unaffordable — A Field Report
Natural gas prices drive fertiliser costs. Fertiliser costs drive food prices. European farmers caught in the middle are making decisions right now that will affect your food bill in six months.
Economy | Europe
The Secret to Italy's Economic Recovery Nobody Gives the Government Credit For
Italy has posted better-than-expected growth for three consecutive years. Here is the actual story of what is driving the recovery — and why Meloni's government deserves less credit and more than it gets.
Economy | Europe
Why the Red Sea Rerouting Has Permanently Changed Global Supply Chains
The Red Sea shipping rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope has been in place for 16 months. Here is why the supply chain changes it created are becoming permanent regardless of whether the crisis ends.
Economy | Europe
The Spanish Town That Ran Out of Money to Pay Its Energy Bills — and What the Government Did
A small Spanish municipality declared it could not pay its energy bills in March 2026. Here is what happened and what it reveals about the crisis hitting local governments across Europe.
Economy | Europe
What No One Is Saying About the Real Winners of Europe's Energy Crisis
While European households pay record energy bills, specific countries and companies are making extraordinary profits from the crisis. Here is who they are and why it's politically explosive.
Economy | Europe
The Housing Question Europe Still Can't Answer: Eurobarometer Shows 68% Dissatisfied
New Eurobarometer data shows only 32% of EU citizens are satisfied with affordable housing access. Here is the full picture of what Europeans think about their housing situation and what they want done.
Economy | Europe
The Gambling Industry's Holy Grail: Why Sports Betting Is Eating European Football
Gambling companies now sponsor more European football clubs than any other sector. Here is the money behind the relationship, the regulation trying to limit it, and the public health argument for change.