Category: Economic Policy
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Berlin Keeps Its Distance from Anything That Strengthens the Euro
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Germany opposes Spain’s eurobond proposal—even as the eurozone faces capital flight and needs deeper capital markets.
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The ECB’s ‘Small’ Rate Hike May Hide Something Very — Very Big
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The ECB’s latest 0.25% rate hike signals deeper tightening — but can such a small move tackle today’s complex inflation drivers?
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IMF Still Withholding the Full Truth
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The IMF praises Greece’s debt repayment but insists on harsh fiscal targets — even as inflation rises, investment winds down, and key economic variables shift.
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Von der Leyen’s Energy ‘Solutions’ and the Hodja’s Donkey
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A critical look at EU energy policy under von der Leyen — contrasted with real-world responses in Spain, the US, and Italy.
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Why the Eurozone Can’t Afford to Ignore Trump’s Move Against Spain
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How Trump’s economic pressure on Spain exposes vulnerabilities in eurozone energy security, finance, and monetary stability.
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First Casualty of Europe’s New Crisis Phase: Hopes for a Second NGEU Recovery Fund
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Amid deepening fragmentation, hopes for a second NextGenerationEU recovery fund appear increasingly unrealistic after today’s EU summit.
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Constitutional Debt Brake and the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Non-Performing Loans
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How Greece’s proposed constitutional debt brake responds to the Supreme Court’s ruling on non-performing loans and fiscal sustainability.
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Home Sweet Home 2 and Renovation Grants: Funds Not Reaching Those in Need
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Despite €1.3B in funding, Greece’s ‘Home Sweet Home 2’ and renovation grants reach few in need due to high costs and strict lending rules.