European Economics
From Coal and Steel to Blockchain and Bonds: Europe’s Founding Lesson for Today’s Investor
Inspired by Santayana’s warning, the EU’s founders used economic integration to make war impossible. This principle now shapes its financial future.
The Transatlantic Paradox: Why a Stronger European Financial Market is Great News for the US
The EU’s Capital Markets Union isn’t a move away from the US. It’s a strategic overhaul creating a stronger, more resilient partner for global finance.
Bulgaria’s Euro Bid: A High-Stakes Battle Between Economic Integration and Geopolitical Disinformation
Bulgaria’s Eurozone ambition faces a fierce battle against pro-Russian disinformation, testing its economic resolve and the EU’s geopolitical influence.
The Two-Speed Europe Dilemma: A Radical Blueprint for Economic and Geopolitical Power?
A two-speed Europe, with a federal core and a looser outer tier, is a radical solution to the EU’s stagnation. What are its economic and financial implications?
Slovakia’s Rule of Law Under Siege: A Red Flag for the European Economy and Investors
Slovak PM Robert Fico’s crackdown on whistleblowers and anti-corruption bodies poses a major risk to the economy, investor confidence, and rule of law.
Beyond Borders: Why the EU’s Core Mission is a Multi-Trillion Euro Bet on Economic Stability
The EU’s core mission to defeat nationalism isn’t just political history; it’s the bedrock of European economic stability and a key factor for investors.
The Great French Exodus: How Political Uncertainty is Driving a Billion-Dollar Capital Flight
Political turmoil in France is sparking a rapid exodus of wealth to financial safe havens like Luxembourg and Switzerland. Here’s why.