brussels bureau 29/05/2018 Brief from Brussels: Italy's political turmoil threatens trouble for EU In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: there may be trouble ahead for the EU and eurozone, as the political uncertainty continues in Italy; and
brussels bureau 29/05/2018 EU-Italy: there may be trouble ahead As political uncertainty continues in Italy, eyes turn to possible impact on EU and eurozone
real economy 15/05/2018 Convergence: keeping up with Europe's big boys! For low-income eurozone countries, holding their own in comparison with richer EU neighbours is an ongoing process
real economy 15/05/2018 #Real Stuff: IMF’s view on why art & economics are similar when it comes to convergence The Director of the International Monetary Fund’s Europe Office, Jeffrey Franks, likens the EU’s goal of convergence to the paintings of Renaissance masters like Raphael and Michelangelo
real economy 15/05/2018 #Real Stuff: Tailor-made reforms are key to economic growth for European countries According to Jeffrey Franks, Director of the International Monetary Fund’s Europe Office, reforms to generate higher productivity are key to a post-crisis economic growth plan for Europe.
real economy 15/05/2018 #Real Stuff: Accepting responsibility at both European and national levels The Director of the International Monetary Fund’s Europe Office, Jeffrey Franks, says that many structural policies in Europe have always remained outside the EU mandate and in the hands of national governments.
brussels bureau 07/05/2018 Macron's EU ambitions, one year on After a year in office, how much progress has the French President made with his vision for a deeper Europe?
brussels bureau 12/03/2018 The Brief: The future of eurozone reforms and a meat scandal in Belgium In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: Eurozone reforms might take a back seat, as the new German government settles in and resistance withing
brussels bureau 12/03/2018 French eurozone plans to hit German speed bump The currency bloc's reform faces complications, as the new German government needs time to settle in and resistance is building among northern countries.
Insight 05/03/2018 Italy's election - a slap in the face for EU The rise of populist and eurosceptic parties is set to cause ripples in the Eurozone
the global conversation 22/02/2018 Mário Centeno: "Portugal is a success in Europe" Welcome to the Global Conversation with our guest Mário Centeno.
real economy 20/02/2018 What is being done to strengthen Europe's banks? European banks are safer today because they follow a single rule book. Now we need to create a safety net to protect taxpayers if trouble strikes.
real economy 20/02/2018 Real Stuff: European Commissioner Moscovici & His Shiny Bear EU Commissioner Pierre Moscovici tells us why a Bear best represents Europe's Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) to him.
brussels bureau 16/01/2018 Brief: Euro zone oversight and upheaval in Romania This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.
brussels bureau 03/01/2018 Falling trust and ‘toxic’ populism ‘eroding’ Europe’s institutions – Eurasia Group The global risk consultancy says confidence in the political establishment and voter turnout have declined steeply. But it forecasts an encouraging year for the Eurozone.
brussels bureau 14/12/2017 Migration, Brexit tops the agenda at EU summit European leaders are meeting in Brussels for a two-day EU summit. Top of the agenda: defense, Brexit, and migration
state of the union 08/12/2017 Brexit breakthrough - a personal victory for Theresa May In this week’s edition of State of the Union: a major breakthrough in the Brexit talks. Plus: Trump’s Jerusalem decision and how the Palestinians
brussels bureau 04/12/2017 Cambio di rotta all'eurogruppo: al timone ora c'è un socialista Il portoghese Mario Centenp è stato eletto presidente dell'organismo che coordina i ministri delle finanze della zona euro
Belgium 03/12/2017 Eurogroup to vote on their new chief Four candidates via for the key job of heading the Eurogroup but Portugal emerges as favourite
economy 20/11/2017 Euro zone's economic expansion 'solid' Economy of euro zone enjoying most broad-based expansion in its two-decade history, but wages growth still far from where ECB would like to see it
