Portugal’s export-driven economy is once again watching Washington. The latest signals from the United States about broader import tariffs have unsettled European markets, and Lisbon is no exception. While the measures are not yet fully defined, the direction of travel is clear enough to prompt concern among exporters, policymakers, and investors. The key question is […]
Poland’s finance minister said the country is better served keeping the złoty as its national currency, arguing that monetary independence provides valuable flexibility during periods of global economic uncertainty. Speaking in Brussels, the minister said maintaining control over domestic currency policy allows Poland to respond more effectively to external shocks, particularly as international markets remain […]
The European Union’s long awaited trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc is likely to enter provisional application as early as March, despite growing political and legal resistance within the EU. According to diplomatic expectations in Brussels, the agreement could be provisionally implemented once the first Mercosur country completes ratification, with Paraguay viewed as the most […]
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) following allegations of unfair state-backed advantages in its bid for a major Lisbon rail tender. The move marks one of the most significant enforcement actions under the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), signaling Brussels’ determination to ensure a level playing […]
