The Ring
Free trade or fair play? MEPs go head-to-head on Mercosur in The Ring
In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Warborn (EPP) and Mullooly (Renew Europe) engage in a heated debate over the EU–Mercosur agreement, following the Parliament’s decision to refer it to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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The Europe Conversation
EU's Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union
The EU's financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque calls on lawmakers to seize what she described as a "moment of urgency" to finalise tools to create a true European capital markets union. Albuquerque says its completion could unlock trillions and boost the European economy.
Europe News
Sliding doors: The EU that could’ve been with Draghi in charge
Mario Draghi rather than Ursula von der Leyen, was mooted to lead the European Commission in summer 2024. Facing Donald Trump over tariffs, unveiling the EU’s long-term budget, and setting out a different course for Europe, here’s how the EU might have looked if it had caught that train.
Europe News
Unions, NGOs fear sweeping deregulation amid competitiveness drive
Trade union leaders and environmental campaigners are among over 250 groups warning against a bonfire of red tape as the second von der Leyen commission presses on with its core goal of shielding European industry from US and Chinese competition.
Economy
Trump policies may push ECB to cut rates, Draghi urges reform efforts
Trump’s protectionist policies could push the ECB to cut rates faster than predicted, as renewed tariffs on European exports threaten growth. Draghi urges EU reforms to bridge the tech gap and calls for a united stance in trade talks with the US.
Europe in Motion
Which European universities file the most patent applications?
A new study shows a growing contribution of universities to the continent's innovation ecosystem but laments the bloc's fragmentation is crippling the ability to turn high-level scientific research into economic competitiveness.
Business
US-Europe economic growth divergences to widen further, IMF warns
The IMF warns of widening US-Europe growth divergences, calling for increased public investment in Europe. While US growth forecasts have been upgraded, the eurozone faces downgrades, with key economies like Germany and Italy struggling to keep pace.