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Friedrich Merz proposes 'radical' spending package for Germany
Germany's chancellor designate Friedrich Merz wants to scrap restraints on borrowing and allow for much higher defence spending
"It’s time to start buying Europe again"
Opinion Europe's stocks are cheap and the economic backdrop is starting to look cheerier, says Merryn Somerset Webb
Key takeaways from the 2025 German election results
Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Germany, after the German elections revealed a majority of young voters are leaning towards the far-right
Why is the US economy pulling ahead of Europe?
The US economy is trouncing comparable rich-world countries, enjoying higher growth and productivity. What is it doing so right?
François Bayrou appointed as France's new prime minister
François Bayrou becomes France's new PM after a no-confidence vote ousts Michel Barnier.
Ireland elections: what happens next?
Ireland's election results seemed strangely familiar, as the two main incumbent parties retained power.
France’s government collapses – could it trigger the next euro crisis?
Briefings France’s government has toppled after losing a vote of no-confidence, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy into turmoil. Is this 2012 all over again and should Europe be worried?
Europe’s deep creativity crisis
In the US, small companies become big ones. On this side of the Atlantic, they don’t