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'The EU Chips Act is another epic failure of state planning'
Opinion The European Chips Act has been a complete disaster. That holds a broader lesson for governments, says Matthew Lynn
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Will the boom in defence spending drive economic growth?
Defence spending is soaring, and politicians in the UK and Europe are telling voters it will be a major boost to economic growth. But is that really the case?
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Will Putin invade Europe? Why investors know Russia is a paper tiger
Opinion Markets are right to ignore talk of Putin invading Europe, says Max King.
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Why French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for office
Marine Le Pen, presidential candidate and leader of France's right-wing National Rally party, has been barred from standing by the country's judges.
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Friedrich Merz proposes 'radical' spending package for Germany
Germany's chancellor designate Friedrich Merz wants to scrap restraints on borrowing and allow for much higher defence spending
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"It’s time to start buying Europe again"
Opinion Europe's stocks are cheap and the economic backdrop is starting to look cheerier, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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Key takeaways from the 2025 German election results
Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Germany, after the German elections revealed a majority of young voters are leaning towards the far-right
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Why is the US economy pulling ahead of Europe?
The US economy is trouncing comparable rich-world countries, enjoying higher growth and productivity. What is it doing so right?
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François Bayrou appointed as France's new prime minister
François Bayrou becomes France's new PM after a no-confidence vote ousts Michel Barnier.
