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Edward Scicluna says he will remain in office despite ongoing criminal proceedings against him, citing a controversial carve-out for central bankers.

Trump’s about-turn on crypto-assets — and his pick of crypto-evangelist running mate JD Vance — resurfaces a nightmare scenario for EU policymakers.

Economists say country still in “control of its own destiny” but government must act fast.

Manufacturing in Europe’s industrial heartland weakened further in July, confirming the worst fears of EU leaders concerned by the direction that the bloc’s economy is taking. S&P …

The ECB president will also miss a meeting of G7 officials.

Top ECB official got caught on a hot mic saying Harris will never win.

The deal gives Kyiv vital breathing space, and is set to be flanked by fresh tax increases and money generated by frozen Russian assets.

Amid political chaos, France’s debt has increased.

EU leaders will fight back against “too powerful” von der Leyen as she assembles her team.

Lagarde shrugs off sticky inflation but takes a gloomier view of the economy.

Ursula von der Leyen presents herself as a beacon of stability to secure another five years at the head of the EU’s executive.

But services are still making life difficult for the Bank of England.

The Attal administration will now serve as a caretaker government until a new prime minister is appointed.

Silence is golden for President Christine Lagarde as any guidance risks doing more harm than good.

The outgoing French finance minister is being blamed for allowing France’s fiscal position to spiral out of control.

“I can still remember when doner kebabs were sold for €3.50,” reminisced one teenager amid calls for a price brake to stop rising kebab costs.

Staff committee warns burnout situation could induce poor decision-making at one of Europe’s most powerful institutions.

Reports of financial chaos in France have been vastly overstated, Europe’s economic elite say. Instead, the U.S. election is the one to watch.

Markets will certainly make their position known if politicking threatens to stretch public finances.

Stocks bounce sharply as the first round of voting leaves Le Pen’s National Rally looking short of securing a majority in parliament.

Everything now is just a euphemism for financial repression and austerity. That doesn’t stop politicians looking for magical alternatives.

Meloni’s careful stewardship of the Italian economy has been rewarded by Europe’s famously fickle financial markets. But chaos across the Alps could draw unwanted attention to Italy’s huge debt pile. 

The leader of France’s National Rally reignited market unease after hinting that a major fight with the EU is still on the cards.

Brussels holds its breath as Budapest takes over rotating Council presidency.