European Economy
The €14 Trillion Question: Is Europe’s Single Market Dream Dying?
Europe’s single market, its flagship economic project, has stalled. A failure to unify capital and services markets is stifling growth and investment.
The Price of a Handshake: Germany’s Economic Engine Rattled by a Far-Right Taboo
A German business association’s meeting with the far-right AfD sparks turmoil, member exits, and a debate on corporate responsibility and political risk.
Ireland’s Trillion-Dollar Vulnerability: The Digital Achilles’ Heel of the Global Economy
Ireland’s neutrality makes it a vital tech hub but also a major security risk for the global economy. What does this mean for investors and finance?
Europe’s Security Shockwave: Why a US-Russia Deal Could Reroute Global Markets
A US-Russia peace plan for Ukraine has jolted Europe, sparking a security rethink with massive implications for the economy, markets, and investors.
The 2% Dilemma: How NATO’s Mandate Puts Italy’s Fragile Economy on the Front Line
NATO’s 2% defense spending target puts high-debt nations like Italy in a fiscal bind, with major implications for the economy, investors, and EU stability.
Beyond the Ivy Tower: What Europe’s Top Business Schools Reveal About the Future of Finance and Leadership
An in-depth analysis of Europe’s top business schools, revealing key trends in finance, fintech, and leadership that are shaping the future of the global economy.
Europe’s Trillion-Euro Question: Can a United Financial Front Win the Global Tech Race?
Europe’s fragmented financial markets are holding it back in the global tech race. A unified investment strategy is crucial for its economic future.
Italy’s Economic Crossroads: A New ‘Miracolo’ or a Familiar Malaise?
Italy stands at an economic crossroads. Can EU funds and industrial strength overcome decades of debt and stagnation to spark a new ‘miracolo’?
The Digital Euro: A Solution in Search of a Problem?
The ECB’s digital euro project faces criticism for its unclear benefits to consumers, suggesting unspoken geopolitical and economic motives are the real drivers.
The Great Unbundling: Why Private Equity is Carving Up Europe’s Industrial Empires
Private equity firms are reshaping Europe’s economy by acquiring non-core divisions from industrial conglomerates, aiming to unlock value and create leaders.
Hungary’s Political Earthquake: What Péter Magyar’s Rise Means for the European Economy and Global Investors
Péter Magyar’s rise challenges Viktor Orbán, signaling a potential pro-EU shift with major implications for Hungary’s economy, finance, and global investors.
The €13.5 Billion Question: Why a Court Ruling on a Sicilian Bridge Matters to Global Investors
An Italian court ruling has paused the €13.5bn Sicily bridge project, sparking a clash with the government and raising red flags for global investors.