Europe is chasing the wrong fix for its growth crisis – POLITICO
First, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney argued at Davos, economic strength starts at home — and “home”…
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy – POLITICO
Chemical investments in Europe collapsed by more than 80 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to…
Newsletter: ‘Super Mario’ returns at another moment of European economic reckoning
Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Mario Draghi provided a taster on Monday of the message he’s…
Germany’s industrial engine sputters as Bosch axes 20,000 jobs – POLITICO
The move lands amid a deepening slump in the country’s automotive industry, long the backbone of German manufacturing.…
China bets big on exports, but will Europe’s economy pay the price?
Published on 07/12/2025 – 7:00 GMT+1 European economies could be left bearing the brunt of intensifying global trade…
Thai Corporates Warn of Severe Economic Risks in 2026 if Growth Fails to Reach 2%
The 2026 Economy: ‘A Horse Running Through Fire’ Saengchai Teerakulvanich, Chief Strategy Officer of the Federation Thai…
EU countries agree weakened 2040 climate goal and target for COP30 – POLITICO
That plan is not legally binding but sets the direction of EU climate policy for the coming five years. The…
Europe lost its drive for humane animal transport. Denmark hasn’t. – POLITICO
Member countries have been at odds over how to handle transport in hot weather, the movement of young…
Top French union leader says entire pensions system should be rebuilt – POLITICO
Momentum to suspend the reform, which remains unpopular, has grown in recent days after the collapse of a…
European businesses barely use AI. Brussels wants to fix that. – POLITICO
Most are small steps. For example, the EU plans to support a farmer-focused app store to allow farmers…
Brussels accused of sacrificing forests in crusade to save EU industry – POLITICO
Then, just hours later, lawmakers voted to reject a separate law designed to monitor forests’ health and resilience…
EU readies for time out on enforcing AI rules – POLITICO
But companies are awaiting technical standards that they have not yet received. Industry lobby groups and EU countries…