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Germany throws a spanner in the eurozone’s works
News A German court has told the ECB to beware of exceeding its mandate with its QE scheme. John Stepek explains what this means, and why it matters.
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A battle for the future of Europe
Cover Story The struggle to pay the costs of the coronavirus crisis has exacerbated long-standing tensions about the EU’s budget. Failure to compromise could be disastrous for the bloc’s survival.
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Europe still can’t resolve its main problem – who pays for everything?
Opinion Europe is trying to agree measures to get its worst-hit members back on their feet once the coronavirus pandemic is over. But nobody wants to foot the bill. John Stepek looks at what it all means for the future of the EU.
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The French president is warning that the EU could break up over coronavirus – is he right?
Opinion French president Emmanual Macron is warning that the coronavirus crisis could result in the breakup of the EU. What's he worried about and what could it mean for investors, asks John Stepek?
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The European Central Bank throws away the rulebook to bail out Italy
Opinion The ECB has removed all constraints on asset purchases and will now buy “whatever it takes” to tackle the coronavirus. John Stepek explains what it means for Europe and for global markets.
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Get set for the next euro crisis
News Italy is almost certainly heading for its fourth recession since the global financial crisis.
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Investors needn’t fear the rise of Europe’s green parties
Analysis Green parties across Europe are finding the centre-right to be natural allies. That will be great for business, says Matthew Lynn.
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Even if Macron wins the French election, there could still be chaos
Opinion If Emmanuel Macron wins the French election by a small margin, it could cause chaos. It could even make France ungovernable, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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The ECB’s monetary experiment isn’t going well
Opinion The ECB’s flirtation with negative interest rates is certainly having an effect. Just not the one it expected, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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