Any victorious populists — and the EU’s new fiscal rules — face baptism of fire
First ever measures against Russia’s gas part of latest restrictions against Moscow
Ban on imports including chocolate and sanitary products will hurt American producers, says Biden administration
Central bank warns of fiscal challenges including ageing populations, extra defence spending and climate change
Many auto groups are well hedged, while Beijing turns its attention to European pig farmers
Both political forces have lavish spending plans that are spooking investors
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Also in this newsletter: Russia is earning billions through LNG transshipments in Europe
It otherwise risks being left behind by the US and China
A transformed trade relationship has left Europe’s farmers vulnerable to retaliation
EU officials fear bigger battle with Paris on budget rules if far right or left take power after election
Corporate leaders are more alarmed by leftwing alliance’s radical tax agenda than unfunded promises of far-right RN
UK in a Changing Europe says proposal to improve trading relationship with the bloc would have limited benefit
Both the far right and leftwing are touting populist and uncosted policies
IG Metall makes its pitch for millions of electrical and metal workers in the country’s manufacturing heartlands
‘Steel wars’ with China show how difficult it is to contain global tariffs
Philip Lane says sell-off of country’s debt does not meet criteria to invoke central bank’s emergency powers
Brussels uses calibrated legal action to structure negotiation with Beijing
Investigation comes after Brussels imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs as trade tensions rise
Economist and member of China’s five-year plan committee reflects on geopolitical and trade tensions — including electric vehicle exports
Nations face a string of challenges requiring government action — this is top of the list
Confusion over aims inevitably leads to confusion over means
Exploitation of one of the world’s largest deposits of the metal would boost Europe’s electric vehicle industry
Cac 40 down more than 6% since Macron called election, with big spending plans likely to be favoured by new parliament
Snap election creates uncertainty just as some investors increase exposure to European markets
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