Poland beats Spain on income as Tusk claims ‘European elite’ status
Poland’s per capita income calculated in purchasing power parity (PPP) has overtaken Spain as it edges closer to UK levels. Read more at Read More
Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market
The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a “perverse effect” and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back…
France’s Marine Le Pen will not run in 2027 if court imposes ankle bracelet, she says
Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday she would not run for France’s 2027 presidency if sentenced to wear an electronic bracelet, arguing it would make campaigning impossible. Read more at…
US and China trade strains fail to derail European development outlook
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) anticipates a growth acceleration across its operational regions, driven by supply chain agility providing resilience in the face of trade tensions. Read…
‘This reform is a disaster’: Climate groups slam Germany for scrapping renewable heating law
A revision of an existing law will now allow homeowners to use oil and gas as heating fuel instead.Read More
Iranian woman jailed in France may become pawn in Tehran prisoner swap
Convicted in France for “glorifying terrorism”, the Iranian national is being mentioned as part of a potential prisoner-swap scenario with Tehran involving French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who…
Denmark calls early election in March after Trump-Greenland standoff
Denmark will hold early elections on 24 March as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks a new mandate after a tense standoff with the US over Greenland. Read more at Read More
Watch the video: Is Iceland planning to join the EU?
Iceland was supposed to vote on joining the EU in 2027. Now? That vote might happen this August. Why the sudden rush? Two words: Donald Trump. Read More
Orbán proposes ‘fact-finding mission’ to Druzhba pipeline, admits ‘difficulties’ caused by his veto
In a new letter to António Costa, Viktor Orbán admits the “political difficulties” caused by his veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine. Read More
Lagarde: Falling inflation still ‘doesn’t feel real’ for households
ECB surveys show households feel stronger price pressures than official data suggest, even as headline inflation falls to 1.7%. Read More