euro zone | The European Conservative

Big Mistake: Sweden Inches Closer to Euro

Sven R. Larson October 27, 2025

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s party wants to explore a path for Swedish euro zone membership. It would be a bad idea for Sweden to give up its own currency.

Europe Is Facing Another Debt Crisis

Sven R. Larson October 24, 2025

In 2010-2014, the EU was the scene of a major fiscal crisis. Since then, nobody has treated the root cause, only the symptoms. Therefore, it is no surprise that history is about to repeat itself.

Looming Crisis Can Crash Europe’s Banks

Sven R. Larson September 18, 2025

When the next major fiscal crisis hits, Europe’s credit-challenged governments will pull down the banks with them. A crisis bigger than the one 15 years ago can no longer be ruled out.

two sets of hands in suits pulling a euro sign apart so it's ripping

Inflation Creates a Two-Tiered Euro Zone

Sven R. Larson August 5, 2025

Eurostat says inflation looks calm—but beneath the surface, a worrying split is emerging. Polarized inflation poses a serious challenge for the ECB and an increasingly hands-on Brussels.

EU Approves Bulgaria’s Entry Into Eurozone Amid Domestic Resistance

TEC News / AFP July 8, 2025

While the government hails euro accession as a historic milestone, critics point to poor public support and warn of price shocks for ordinary citizens.

Bulgaria Given Green Light To Join Euro Next Year

TEC News / AFP June 4, 2025

Nearly half of Bulgarians oppose the move, fearing inflation and loss of economic sovereignty—but EU elites push ahead anyway.

black and white hand holding a 1 euro coin that is in full color

Bulgaria Has Good Reasons To Say No to the Euro

Sven R. Larson June 4, 2025

Citizens’ needs won’t be a priority once national leaders are beholden to their fiscal overlords in Brussels and Frankfurt.

Euro Zone Inflation Falls Close to 2% Target

Zolta Győri April 1, 2025

Eurostat’s flash estimate shows annual inflation in the euro area dropping to 2.2% in March 2025 from 2.3% in February.

Bulgarian anti-euro protesters burn effigies representing European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and her officials in Sofia

Nationalist MPs Charged With Vandalizing EU Commission Building in Bulgaria

Tamás Orbán March 3, 2025

The protesting Revival party is the only major political force to represent the majority view that firmly rejects Bulgaria’s euro zone entry next year.

Budget Deficits Threaten European Interest Rates

Sven R. Larson October 29, 2024

Interest rates continue to decline in Europe, but investors should be aware. The calm in the markets today could precipitate a storm tomorrow.

Tag: euro zone

Big Mistake: Sweden Inches Closer to Euro

Europe Is Facing Another Debt Crisis

Looming Crisis Can Crash Europe’s Banks

Inflation Creates a Two-Tiered Euro Zone

EU Approves Bulgaria’s Entry Into Eurozone Amid Domestic Resistance

Bulgaria Given Green Light To Join Euro Next Year

Bulgaria Has Good Reasons To Say No to the Euro

Euro Zone Inflation Falls Close to 2% Target

Nationalist MPs Charged With Vandalizing EU Commission Building in Bulgaria

Budget Deficits Threaten European Interest Rates

IMPRESSUM

SUBSCRIPTION

LOG IN

PRIVACY POLICY