American Economy Leaves Europe Behind Sven R. Larson May 12, 2026 Recent discussions have tried to explain a transatlantic difference that has been growing for decades.
Bardella and Business Leaders: A Crucial Charm Offensive Hélène de Lauzun April 20, 2026 Years of Macron’s failed economic management have made business leaders more receptive to considering the Rassemblement National’s plans.
Single Market in Name Only? Experts Warn of Structural Weakness in the EU Javier Villamor February 24, 2026 Economists and policymakers argue that without true economic integration, Europe cannot compete with the U.S. or China on equal terms.
Germany: Europe’s Growth Engine or Basket Case? Sven R. Larson January 10, 2026 Here are three ideas that could put Europe’s largest economy back on track again.
Spanish Wildfires Fueled by Heat, Drought—and Political Neglect Javier Villamor August 20, 2025 A June report from the European Court of Auditors exposed obsolete systems and weak prevention in Spain’s regions.
EU to Ukraine: Here’s Ammo, But Good Luck Selling Your Wheat Pieter Cleppe May 18, 2025 If Brussels wants to help both its farmers and Ukraine, it should scrap red tape at home instead of slapping tariffs on a country fighting for its life.
Businesses Are Losing Faith in Europe Sven R. Larson November 20, 2024 Less money is spent on forming Europe’s economic future, and the outlook is even worse.
Trump’s DOGE: Be Careful What You Wish For Sven R. Larson November 19, 2024 Trump’s new efficiency-focused operation has already made a big media splash. But their ambitions and their numbers don’t add up.
Roast Chickens Turn Up the Heat on Official Regulator, Crashing Government Website Graham Barnfield October 2, 2024 British pranksters respond to new poultry registration requirements.
Belgium To Regulate Telegram App for Whole of Europe Thomas O'Reilly May 7, 2024 Belgian officials have previously been highly critical of the messaging platform.
