Why September tends to spook European equity markets
Jack Schickler
Crises in France and Germany spell trouble for Europe's economy
Government collapses in Berlin and now Paris will hamper efforts to address Europe’s burgeoning deficits and spluttering competitiveness.
Alleged Reynders lottery scam exempted from EU law
Former European Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is being investigated for an alleged practice involving purchasing multiple lottery tickets – a sector that a new Brussels law passed earlier this year explicitly deems low risk.
Didier Reynders allegations: What happens next?
A money laundering probe into the former European Commissioner could drag on for weeks or months – and it’s unclear whether he benefits from legal immunity.
Four things to know from the hearings to be EU Ombudsman
In hearings held on Tuesday, six candidates battled to win MEPs' favour and be elected EU Ombudsman. Even for this neutral role, politics is never very far from the surface.
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‘No clue’ how to implement EU’s new AI rules: insurance lobby chief
The new von der Leyen Commission must have a radical rethink of laws on climate change, investment and data if Europe is to compete, AXA’s Frédéric de Courtois told Euronews.
'Loopholes’ in EU’s €100bn corporate tax avoidance fight, auditors say
Brussels recently scored a win when judges ruled Apple should reimburse €13bn in underpaid taxes – but a high-profile tax havens blacklist is undermined by weak sanctions, and warnings of cross-border schemes often go unheeded, auditors said.
Which MEPs backed Ursula von der Leyen’s second Commission term?
The German incumbent won a relatively narrow victory in her bid for a second mandate as European Commission President – and her support has all but vanished from countries such as France.
Germany, Netherlands, Austria face Brussels warning for budget spend
Rejigged EU austerity rules – in play for the first time since the pandemic – are now coming back to haunt the bloc’s biggest deficit hawks, in a move likely to prove explosive to national politics.
EU watchdog blasts von der Leyen’s freebie Greek holiday
The incumbent Commission president has been accused of a conflict of interest in accepting hospitality from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, just days before MEPs decided whether to grant her a second term in office.
Northvolt collapse leaves EU taxpayer on the hook for €293m
The Swedish battery maker filed for bankruptcy last week, dashing ambitions for the European electric vehicles sector – and leaving significant EU loans outstanding
Modern, stubborn, on the streets: the Dutch candidate for EU ombudsman
Reinier van Zutphen is one of six candidates from Estonia to Portugal vying to replace Emily O'Reilly, who's responsible for probing maladministration among EU bureaucrats for over a decade.
Will Trump steal the EU’s crypto crown?
Some hope a long-awaited new EU law will help the bloc attract innovative digital businesses — but it may have trouble competing with a new pro-crypto administration in the US.
Barcelona may not be allowed to ban Airbnbs under EU law
Catalonia has said they want to rid Barcelona of its 10,000 holiday lets in the next 5 years.
Europe’s new missile, warship projects get cautious thumbs-up
The European defence sector grew by a remarkable 17% last year – but is still calling for longer-term certainty as governments seek to invest in security.
Bank of England hails warmer EU relations after Starmer’s reset pledge
A shift in trade patterns with Europe has weighed on the UK economy, Governor Andrew Bailey said.
EU inflation forecast to tumble as Brussels warns of looming trade war
The European Commission has hailed a 'gradual' rebound in economic activity, but warns the EU is 'especially vulnerable' amid rising geopolitical tensions.
AI use poses risks to global financial system, standard-setters warn
The Financial Stability Board said the technology could lead to herding, fraud and disinformation, as jurisdictions such as the EU examine the case for further regulation.
‘Russian warship, go f*** yourself’ can’t be trademarked: EU court
The slogan uttered by a Ukrainian border guard on Snake Island has become a symbol of defiance against Russian aggression – but it’s more political than commercial, the EU judges said.
Spain to do ‘whatever it takes’ to aid flood victims: finance minister
In an interview with Euronews, Carlos Cuerpo said it was too early to point the finger over deadly floods in Valencia, as tens of thousands protest a government response they see as inadequate.
Play ball on anti-crisis banking laws, EU finance pick tells Trump
In a three-hour hearing held on Wednesday, Maria Luís Albuquerque rejected calls to slash insurance laws to boost the economy, while brushing off conflict-of-interest fears from her own private sector career.
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