Balancing Inflation and Economic Growth in the Eurozone Summary: Spain’s inflation rate continued its upward trend in December 2024, rising to 2.8% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase. Despite this, the European Central Bank (ECB) moved forward with a…
Transforming European Markets with T+1 Settlement The European Union is set to revolutionize its financial markets by reducing the settlement period for stock, bond, and fund trades from two days (T+2) to one day (T+1). The new settlement rule will…
As geopolitical tensions escalate and global supply chains face unprecedented scrutiny, German companies are confronting a critical juncture in their economic relationship with China. The prospect of a strategic decoupling presents a ‘lose-lose’ situation, where German enterprises risk being marginalized…
French authorities have escalated their investigation into Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, on suspicions of money laundering and unauthorized digital asset services. This development underscores the increasing regulatory scrutiny faced by cryptocurrency platforms globally. Background of the Investigation The…
In a significant legal move, Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the European Union (EU), contesting the imposition of anti-subsidy tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China. This action underscores the escalating tensions between global automotive manufacturers and regulatory…
In a significant development within the packaging industry, the European Union (EU) has granted conditional approval for International Paper Co.‘s proposed $7.16 billion acquisition of DS Smith Plc. This decision comes after International Paper agreed to divest specific assets to…
In recent months, the security of the world’s undersea data cables has become a focal point of geopolitical tensions, with multiple incidents of suspected sabotage raising alarms about the vulnerability of this critical infrastructure. These cables, responsible for transmitting approximately…
In 2024, the European automotive market experienced a notable uptick in new car registrations, reflecting a resurgence in consumer demand and market stabilization post-pandemic. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), new car registrations—a key indicator of sales—rose by…
Civil society groups and unions are raising concerns over the European Commission’s political direction under Ursula von der Leyen’s second term, warning that its new Competitiveness Compass could undermine green deal goals 🌍 and workers’ rights ⚖️. The Commission aims…
The uncertainty surrounding US trade policy post-Trump is partly to blame for Germany’s economic slowdown, said Economy Minister Robert Habeck on Wednesday 🇩🇪. The German government has revised its 2025 economic growth forecast down to just 0.3%, a significant drop…