European Economy
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.
The Resilience Recipe: Unpacking Europe’s Decade-Long Growth Champions
An in-depth analysis of the FT’s ranking of Europe’s long-term growth champions, revealing the sectors and strategies driving a decade of success.
Spain’s Tax Showdown: Why a Probe into Private Equity Giant CVC Could Redefine European Finance
A tax fraud probe into PE firm CVC threatens to upend how carried interest and holding companies are treated in Spain, with huge economic implications.