Debt forgiveness, something of a taboo in the previous decade, is now being discussed more frequently, courtesy of the pandemic and climate change
What began as a dream to wrestle control away from the state is becoming a model of adoption for the central banks that, once wary of digital currencies, are now learning to love them
The fragmented nature of Europe’s banking environment is preventing its institutions from competing at a global level. Much-needed consolidation may finally be coming to fruition
There is talk in the eurozone of adopting a principle of joint liability, so that credit risk can be spread equally across all member states. Many argue this will undermine stability by encouraging governments to pursue unwise fiscal policies
Weeks before the euro’s 20th birthday, the ECB announced it will wind down its bond-buying programme. The move sends a signal that the eurozone’s health is improving
In a wide-ranging joint declaration about issues affecting Europe, the leaders of Germany and France set out a framework for eurozone budget
As Greece moves into the last stages of its bailout programme, the nation hopes to regain control of its economic policy. However, its creditors will expect to retain some influence over the direction of the nation’s finances
The eurozone is experiencing growth and unemployment is at a 10-year low. Yet youth unemployment remains high and shows no sign of improving
Following years of economic downturn, GDP growth in the eurozone is on the up again
Germany continues to be the world’s biggest net capital exporter, which spells both profits and problems for German business
The past 12 months saw growth in the eurozone outstrip that of the US, clocking in at 2.5 percent
The latest results from the Performance Managers’ Index report, released by IHS Markit, showed that eurozone manufacturers had a strong end to 2017
Mário Centeno, who has fought against austerity as Portuguese Finance Minister, will become the next President of the Eurogroup
The European economy is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, but the continent’s complicated financial regulations fail to cater to their unique needs
March witnessed the eurozone’s trade surplus reach €30.9bn, its highest point since the single currency was launched in 1999