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Green securitisations can boost lending: French central bank

The controversial financial instruments are finding favour again as policymakers switch priorities from stability to growth.

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Plans for a new EU financial data wire raise fears of a new monopoly

Some are sceptical about a Brussels plan to boost capital market transparency and investment.

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Was Belgium's record €22 billion retail bond buy a one-off?

Last year the Belgian government set a new record by selling debt direct to its citizens. All eyes are on what happens when it matures next week.

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Lithuanian ex-MEP Uspaskich alleged target of fraud probe

Homes have been searched and assets frozen following allegations of fraudulent payments costing over €500,000.

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EU should prioritise enlargement in this mandate — Commissioner pick

Andrius Kubilius, who may lead talks for the EU executive, has supported the speedy enlargement of the bloc to Ukraine and the Balkans.

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Romania names MEP Negrescu for EU Commissioner role, sources say

Nominating the socialist Parliament Vice-President worsens the headache for Ursula von der Leyen, who currently has just six confirmed women commissioners to serve from November.

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Fiala meeting heralds an uneasy few weeks for von der Leyen

The European Commission chief has too many men seeking too few prestigious economic roles.

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EU formally opens deficit proceedings against eight member states

France, Italy, Belgium and five others were targeted by fellow member states after the European Commission warned of ballooning budget shortfalls.

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Will finance ministers finally agree a global billionaire tax?

Officials from the twenty biggest global economies are today discussing plans for a levy on the world’s 3,000 richest people.

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Right-wing Polish MEP secures chair of EU committee

A knife-edge vote saw the MEP take leadership of the Parliament’s petitions committee, as centrist parties seek to maintain a cordon sanitaire against the far-right.

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Industrial policy emerges as key battleground for economic MEPs

Committee chair Aurore Lalucq worries about competition from the US and China – while others fear a subsidy free-for-all.

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Who’s who in the European Parliament’s new committee roster

From mammoth structures for energy and the environment to smaller ones looking at fish, we take you through the movers and shakers who will determine EU lawmaking in practice.

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From allowances to golden parachutes: How much are MEPs paid?

We look at the perks the newly elected lawmakers meeting this week can expect.

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What would a UK-EU thaw mean for financial services?

An improved Brexit deal under new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government could aid the City of London – but it won’t bring back lost jobs, experts say.

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French elections: Will Macron imitate the von der Leyen coalition?

Worst fears of a far-right takeover may not have come to pass, but French politics could now find itself in unprecedented chaos.

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Shock results in French election: Who are the winners and losers?

The far-right National Rally would see a significant rise in its seat share, Ipsos predicts, but tactical voting foiled chances of an absolute majority.

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UK election results: 6 key takeaways you need to know

Keir Starmer's Labour have scored a triumphant victory — and the Conservatives now face a fork in the road.

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UK election results 2024: Labour set for historic victory

Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister with a majority of 170, if the results are confirmed.

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Europeans sceptical on defence spend, Ukraine membership: poll

Policymakers are bullish about the need to step up in the face of Russian aggression and potential US apathy – but their voters aren’t so sure.

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French election results: Winners and losers in Paris

For the first time, the far-right National Rally has topped the legislative polls in France, nearly doubling its support, while President Emmanuel Macron has been left reeling.

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