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Germany’s new government marks a radical transformation
Briefings New chancellor Olaf Scholz, who takes the reins from Angela Merkel, was in many ways the continuity candidate. But his government has radical plans for the future.
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Can Mario Draghi save Italy's economy?
News Italy's prime minister Mario Draghi hopes that his €222bn public spending plan, which includes high-speed internet, high-speed rail, and improving the energy efficiency of public buildings, will give the Italian economy a boost.
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How the Covid-19 vaccine crisis is putting the EU in danger
Opinion The botched coronavirus vaccine campaign will cause long-term harm to the EU's economy, says Matthew Lynn.
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The European Central Bank fumbles its way towards yield curve control
Analysis The EU’s economic recovery is faltering, but its bond yields keep rising. That makes things tricky for the European Central Bank, says John Stepek. Here, he looks at how central banks are shifting the goalposts, and what it means for you.
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Europe’s magic works better in the dark
Opinion Europe’s latest fiscal intervention looks like the kind of muddle-through that makes a United States of Europe more likely, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But only if you don’t look too closely.
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The eurozone takes a big step forward towards fiscal union
News The European Union’s coronavirus recovery plan and its decision to issue joint debt will change the bloc forever.
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Here’s the one simple reason the EU deal matters for investors
News The EU has agreed a deal to bail out the countries worst-hit by coronavirus. It's not the best deal on earth, but it is a very important one for investors. John Stepek explains why.
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Will this weekend take the world a step closer to a federal Europe?
Opinion The EU is meeting to discuss issuing common debt backed by all member states. That’s a big change, says John Stepek, and could have far-reaching effects. Here he explains why it matters to the global economy and to you.
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Margrethe Vestager: a symbol of all that’s wrong with the EU
Opinion Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner, wields enormous power over industry, and abuses it, says Matthew Lynn.
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