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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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Why a stronger euro is good news for investors
Opinion The fragile state of the eurozone has for a long time brought the threat of deflation. But the ECB’s latest moves have dampened those fears. John Stepek explains what’s going on, and why the euro is so important.
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Here’s why investors should care about the EU’s plan to tackle Covid-19
Opinion The EU's €750bn rescue package makes a break-up of the eurozone much less likely. John Stepek explains why the scheme is such a big deal, and what it means for you.
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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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