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![]() Martin SandbuFinancial Times |
The pre-Brexit economic relationship is out of reach but closer ties are possible if each side moves from entrenched positions
Green tech is stalling because businesses lack confidence that leaders will follow up words with actions
Nordic examples show that democracy’s moderating influence can sometimes help
Confusion over aims inevitably leads to confusion over means
The deep reckoning with the German past does not inevitably lead to the right conclusions on Ukraine
The party’s fear of looking irresponsible is closing off the prospect of growth-boosting tax reform
What once seemed like an impossibility is now being considered by G20 finance ministers
Differences over Russia and economic frictions cast a shadow across Xi Jinping’s tour of European capitals
There is a first-mover advantage to openness on Russian assets
EU leaders must match the boldness of Thatcher and Delors
Economic convergence is back and will affect the politics of the bloc’s next budget
Businesses are upset by the extra regulation resulting from the restrictions
Attempts designed to encourage probity from politicians mostly end up pushing them to game the system
Ukraine is paying a higher price in blood and devastation because of two years of cautious military and economic aid
The EU can stand up for itself and be true to its multilateralist ideals at the same time
The need for boldness didn’t pass with the bloc’s post-pandemic recovery fund
The public in allied countries has been led to expect war to be easier than it is
EU leaders must display political will at this month’s summit and push ahead on aid to Ukraine, enlargement and budget