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ECB President Candidly Admits Europe Has Big Problems

Sven R. Larson March 3, 2026

Christine Lagarde is probably the first major European policymaker to speak openly about why the EU is falling behind globally. But her plan for fixing the problem falls way short.

More Economic Stagnation, More Political Ailment

Sven R. Larson February 17, 2026

Half of all EU states are below 1% GDP growth with no improvement in sight.

Europe Needs Capitalism

Sven R. Larson February 8, 2026

With most of the continent’s economies trapped between stagnation and decline, it is time to revive the forces that once made the West the greatest prosperity machine in history.

The Political Economy of Greenland

Sven R. Larson January 21, 2026

President Trump plays Europe’s political elite like a violin.

The Sad State of Europe’s Economy

Sven R. Larson December 31, 2025

Europe needs an urgent, independent economic crash commission led by business leaders and economists—not Brussels politicians.

ECB Outlook Spells Economic Decline for Europe

Sven R. Larson December 19, 2025

The central bank’s latest forecast cements Europe in a deadlock of stagnation, deterioration, and emerging economic despair.

De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness

Rafael Pinto Borges December 15, 2025

With neither Brussels nor any EU member state at war with Russia, the illegality of the EU Commission’s planned action is not really under dispute.

If Musk Got His Way: The Economic Realities of a Europe Without the EU

Sven R. Larson December 10, 2025

As part of his spat with the EU bureaucracy, the X owner has called for the abolition of the EU. What if his wish was somehow granted?

Europe’s Economy Looks Unwell

Sven R. Larson November 14, 2025

What superficially looks like a mixed bag of good and bad news is in reality a depressing image of a continent slowly sinking into permanent economic stagnation.

Make Europe Grow Again—but Start With the Right Reforms

Sven R. Larson October 3, 2025

Deregulating markets and industries will amount to nothing unless we first do away with the elephant in the room: the welfare state.

Tag: European economy

ECB President Candidly Admits Europe Has Big Problems

More Economic Stagnation, More Political Ailment

Europe Needs Capitalism

The Political Economy of Greenland

The Sad State of Europe’s Economy

ECB Outlook Spells Economic Decline for Europe

De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness

If Musk Got His Way: The Economic Realities of a Europe Without the EU

Europe’s Economy Looks Unwell

Make Europe Grow Again—but Start With the Right Reforms

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