The long goodbye to the US-led world order means leaders must tread carefully
The former Goldman Sachs banker on the impact of US tariffs, and his role in structuring Friedrich Merz’s €1tn spending plan
US president raises hopes of breakthrough while meeting Italy’s leader Giorgia Meloni in Washington
Marks and Spencer and J Sainsbury intervene over veterinary agreement ahead of ‘reset’ summit next month
Growth and inflation set to slow as central bankers prepare for tariff impact
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. See how actions taken by your central bank affect you
It is US protectionism rather than trade barriers abroad that has undermined American carmakers
Beijing eyes rapprochement with Brussels to compensate for loss of US market but significant hurdles remain
EU should ditch its planned ban on internal combustion engines, Manfred Weber of EPP says
FN Herstal’s small arms are back in demand. But the Belgian gunmaker can only move as fast as its artisanal labour
Bloc registers steep rise in products purchased online not meeting safety standards
Also in this newsletter: Irish students warned to think twice before going to the US
Britons are skilled at navigating the humiliation unleashed by political and market chaos — allow us to give you some tips
Budget minister says country will meet this year’s target but an increase will take its toll on welfare system
Britain would be able to deport one person in exchange for the French sending another individual the other way
Diplomats from the bloc say American negotiators stressed the need for levies as part of efforts to repatriate industry
European Banking Authority says variable pay for some staff has risen to more than €1mn
François Bayrou urges clean-up of public finances but faces a vote of no confidence if opposition object to budget cuts
Also in this newsletter: Are the EU’s 2040 climate targets going soft?
Brussels says invoking force majeure clause would allow contract termination without penalties
European Commission officials heading to IMF and World Bank spring meetings advised to travel with basic devices
Nostalgia for canned ‘Italian’ fare of my childhood makes me wonder how many Americans will notice higher prices on gourmet imports
Also in this newsletter: should the EU introduce an ‘Amazon tax’?
Lowest maximum extent reached in March in the 47-year satellite record
British PM next month will host first summit with bloc’s leaders since Brexit
