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The two Europes, in one chart
The euro zone economy is a mess. Here’s the clearest expression of that conclusion we have seen, from an excellent Gavyn Davies piece in the Financial Times It shows that in “core” non-stressed euro zone countries — think Germany, France, … Continue reading
Europe’s cap-and-trade program is in trouble. Can it be fixed?
The European Union has long prided itself on taking the lead in tackling climate change. But, this week, the continent’s flagship program — a cap-and-trade program for carbon-dioxide emissions — ran into serious trouble. So can it be fixed, or … Continue reading
Analysis: Germany sees itself as Europe’s grown-up, children sullen
BERLIN (Reuters) – Buoyed by solid finances, roaring exports and low unemployment, Germany increasingly sees itself as the only grown-up in Europe, responsible for bringing wayward children into line to hold the family together.
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Insight: In Europe’s tax race, it’s the base, not the rate, that counts
LONDON (Reuters) – In late November, members of the American Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Four Seasons hotel in Dublin for a Thanksgiving lunch of roast turkey and pumpkin pie and a declaration of hospitality from Ireland’s finance minister.
Bankers, policymakers say Europe’s crisis not over
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – International bankers and finance ministers warned on Saturday that Europe’s crisis was not over even though the euro currency is now stabilized, it will take years to overcome economic malaise and mass unemployment in Europe.
Bankers, policymakers say Europe’s crisis not over
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 26 (Reuters) – International bankers and finance ministers warned on Saturday that Europe’s crisis was not over even though the euro currency is now stabilised, it will take…
G20 flags U.S. fiscal cliff, Europe’s debt woes
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Finance chiefs of the world’s 20 leading economies are ringing alarm bells over the U.S. fiscal cliff and Europe’s debt woes at a meeting in Mexico this weekend as they look to push back deficit reduction … Continue reading
No escape from slump for Europe’s top economies in July
LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s biggest economies endured another torrid month in July as businesses battled slumping demand, according to surveys on Friday that gave scant hope the region will emerge any time soon from a malaise induced by a paralyzing … Continue reading
G20 backs Europe’s plans for overhaul to fight crisis
LOS CABOS, Mexico (Reuters) – Europe won support from world leaders on Tuesday for an ambitious but slow-moving overhaul of the euro zone, even as pressure built in financial markets for quicker solutions to its debt crisis that threatens the … Continue reading