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“Market stress has increased since the end of February 2026,” ESM economist Martin Iseringhausen said, assessing macro-financial risks through the ESM’s country-level Growth-at-Risk model. Photo: ESM

Eurozone market calm is cracking: ESM economist

An ESM economist warned that eurozone growth risks could worsen if the war in the Middle East escalates, after financial markets moved from calm pre-war conditions to higher stress and weaker growth expectations.

Kangkan Halder • 06.05.2026

Finance minister Gilles Roth at the Eurogroup and Ecofin meetings on Tuesday 5 May in Brussels. (Photo: Ministry for Finance)

VAT fraud: a small deal… worth tens of billions

Thierry Labro • 05.05.2026

“It matters that football is a clean and transparent market. Start preparing now,” stated Bruna Szego, chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority, discussing the inclusion of professional football clubs and football agents in the EU anti-money laundering framework from July 2029. Photo: Amla

Amla blows whistle on EU football finances

Kangkan Halder • 05.05.2026

“Headline and core HICP inflation revised up in the near term, while remaining unchanged further out,” stated the European Central Bank, announcing the results of its survey of professional forecasters for the second quarter of 2026 on 4 May 2026. Library photo: Guy Wolff

Interest rate jump looms as inflation outlook worsens

Kangkan Halder • 05.05.2026

“The Governing Council remains well positioned to navigate the current uncertainty,” said Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, on 30 April 2026. Photo: European Central Bank

Rates unmoved even as “inflation risks” intensify: ECB

Kangkan Halder • 30.04.2026

“This Roadmap reflects what the European Parliament has been calling for: a stronger, more competitive and resilient Europe,” said Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, on 24 April 2026. Photo: Shutterstock

Luxembourg faces 2027 deadline as EU pushes single market reset

Kangkan Halder • 24.04.2026

Gérard Hoffmann (Proximus NXT, on the left) and Sébastien Genesca (Deep by POST, on the right), two key players in Luxembourg’s positioning in the European sovereign cloud. Photo: Paperjam

Sovereign cloud: EU backs strategy by Post and Proximus

Thierry Labro • 17.04.2026

The European Central Bank’s rate-setting Governing Council will weigh higher energy prices against weaker growth at its 29-30 April meeting. Photo: Shutterstock

ECB’s policy path is narrowing to a hawkish hold

Kangkan Halder • 16.04.2026

“In the medium term, the current shock clearly underscores the urgent need to strengthen Europe’s strategic energy autonomy,” Rolf Strauch, chief economist at the European Stability Mechanism, writes as a fresh Middle East-driven energy shock revives concerns over euro area growth, inflation and competitiveness. Library photo: Laurent Antonelli/Blitz

“The urgent need to strengthen Europe’s strategic energy autonomy”: ESM

Kangkan Halder • 08.04.2026

Luxair has warned that ground handling strike action in Spain could cause delays on flights to and from five destinations during the Easter holiday period. Library photo: Paperjam

Luxair warns of Spain strike disruption over Easter

Kangkan Halder • 02.04.2026

Economy minister Lex Delles visited Lisbon and Sines from 31 March to 2 April 2026 to discuss renewable energy, hydrogen infrastructure and industrial co-operation with Portuguese ministers and business leaders. Photo: GALP

Luxembourg seeks closer Portugal ties on renewables

Kangkan Halder • 02.04.2026

Europe is outgunned in stablecoins, so it must pivot to euro payment rails and regulated distribution to keep the euro the default in European commerce. Photo: Shutterstock

Stablecoins and the Art of War: Why Europe must pivot

Kangkan Halder • 02.04.2026

This data centre rating system is set to become a benchmark for public policy, public procurement and, potentially, access to certain forms of funding. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Brussels wants to introduce an “energy label” for data centres

Thierry Labro • 02.04.2026

Currently executive director of the European Banking Authority (EBA), François-Louis Michaud will become chairman on 16 April. (Photo: Gleamlight/EBA/Paperjam with IA)

François-Louis Michaud appointed chairman of the EBA

Ioanna Schimizzi • 30.03.2026

A hacker has claimed responsibility for stealing more than 350 gigabytes of data, including databases and information linked to employees. No intention of selling them for the time being, but rather of using them to cause harm. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cyber attack at the European Commission: exfiltration confirmed

Thierry Labro • 30.03.2026

"This is the first scheme under the State Aid Guidelines of the Clean Industrial Deal authorised for a small member state,” said Teresa Ribera, executive vice-president responsible for a clean, fair and competitive transition. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Green light on €500m in state aid for the... green

Thierry Labro • 30.03.2026

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