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ECB rate cuts at ‘or very close to’ end, says Austria’s central bank governor Summary Austria’s central bank governor said the European Central Bank’s recent cycle of interest-rate cuts is “at or very close to” its end. His remarks suggest policymakers see limited room for further easing after this year’s reductions and that future moves […]

Russia uses priests and bots to sway election, says Moldovan president Summary The Moldovan president has accused Russia of mounting a coordinated influence campaign ahead of national elections, using a mix of Orthodox priests and automated social media accounts to favour pro‑Russian candidates and shape public opinion. The allegation highlights an intertwining of religious influence […]

How Emmanuel Macron’s France became Europe’s fiscal problem child Summary The Financial Times piece traces how France, under Emmanuel Macron, moved from being a comparatively stable eurozone economy to a standout fiscal concern for Europe. It argues that a mix of sustained high public spending, politically difficult reform choices, tax cuts and weaker-than-expected savings measures […]

Spanish airport owner accuses Ryanair of ‘lies’ over flight cuts Summary Spain’s airports operator has publicly accused Ryanair of lying about the reasons for planned flight reductions, setting up a high-profile dispute between a major low-cost carrier and the country’s airport owner. The row centres on contrasting accounts of demand and capacity decisions, with potential […]

Pressure mounts on Starmer after more details on Mandelson scandal emerge Summary The Financial Times reports that fresh details have surfaced about a scandal involving Peter Mandelson, and those revelations are increasing political pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The new information appears to have prompted questions inside the party and from opponents about […]