Banks

Markets will certainly make their position known if politicking threatens to stretch public finances.

Everything now is just a euphemism for financial repression and austerity. That doesn’t stop politicians looking for magical alternatives.

The French vote could deal a massive blow to the capital’s post-Brexit ambitions.

Budapest’s friendly ties with Beijing run contrary to Brussels’ de-risking efforts.

Quietly and without much fanfare, Viktor Orbán’s government is allowing more and more guest workers into the country.

It’s considered a ‘hanging offense,’ but could some EU countries hash out side deals with the UK on financial services?

Investigators raided Werner Hoyer’s house as part of an “abuse of influence” investigation.

The metric bolsters a beleaguered Conservative party that had made inflation a central issue ahead of the July 4 election.

But crucial details remain unsolved as diplomats fear that talks might drag on until the end of the year.

The sweeping new package of sanctions and export controls comes as President Joe Biden heads to the G7 meetings in Italy where leaders are poised to discuss ways to ratchet up pressure on Russia and boost support for Ukraine.

“We might be stupid but we’re not that stupid,” says European official over plan for proposed loan.

Banks will be able to apply for EU budget support when investing in equity funds active in Ukraine, von der Leyen said.

Reform UK thinks they can raise up to £40 billion to fund tax cuts by treating banks’ QE reserves differently.

Both the prime minister and shadow chancellor were employed in the banking sector during the 2008 financial crash

Whichever party forms the next government, the City gets what it wants — in stark comparison to recent elections.

We all knew it was coming, but what does it mean in practice?

But idea remains under discussion ahead of G7 summit next week.

Edward Scicluna and Chris Fearne distance themselves from the scandal enveloping former PM Joseph Muscat.

Fragmented politics and sluggish growth on top of the EU’s new anti-debt rules mean not everything can be paid for.

From political witch-hunts and nobbling bank mergers to hacking Covid regulations, the ECB’s brushes with the law are varied and plentiful.

The UK general election may see some subtle digs at the prime minister’s vast wealth.

Josep Borrell’s home country, Spain, is taking the lead in the latest push to support Palestinian statehood, a step so far not backed by most EU countries.

Governments fear they will be on the hook for Washington’s proposal to hand Kyiv a loan of as much as $50 billion.