EU sanctions more Russian banks to squeeze Putin’s war economy

Twentieth round of sanctions finally enters force after Hungary and Slovakia drop their veto.

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Belgium demands extra cash buffer for Russian assets loan

The threat of Kremlin retaliation has Belgium demanding more money to protect Euroclear.

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ECB holds rates, waits for more clarity on U.S. tariffs

FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank held its key deposit rate stable, as it waits for more clarity on the impact that U.S. tariffs will have on the eurozone economy. The pause follows seven conse…

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EU clears Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026

Sofia gets the green light despite rule-of-law and money-laundering concerns.

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Thierry Breton: ‘I had to do it’

The former French European commissioner gives his first public comments since his surprise resignation last week.

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European Central Bank cuts main interest rate by 0.25 points

ECB reduces rate to 3.75% across eurozone, putting it ahead of US Federal Reserve and Bank of England

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Governments cool on plan to use EU budget to guarantee loan for Ukraine

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

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The visionary legacy of Jacques Delors

Anyone who wants to be the former leader’s heir must strive to not just complete his unfinished project but relaunch it with the same personal commitment, rigor and creativity.

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EU spending rules talks on verge of ending year without a deal

French and German finance ministers meeting in Paris as bloc scrambles for agreement before Christmas.

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The EU at 30: Looking forward and back

For all its achievements, the bloc still struggles to defend its core ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony.

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