Governments are experimenting with industrial policy but tariffs are staying low
Agreement with South American bloc is a chance to bolster free trade
As Greek borrowing costs fall to French levels, the bloc’s ‘periphery’ shows the value of steady reform
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Also in this newsletter: a dispatch from the political mess in Romania
Government’s collapse over budget deepens uncertainty for business
Opportunities exist for the UK and its European neighbours, but they must grasp the nettle of economic reform
Brussels says its ‘no cherry picking’ rule should apply to co-operation on electricity trading
Focusing on the impact on the wages or employment levels of native workers is too narrow
IG Metall chair Christiane Benner addresses thousands of VW workers striking over planned closure of several plants
Plea comes in first appearance by a UK chancellor at a Euro finance meeting since Brexit
Europe and South America revive a dormant deal
The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with it
Overthrowing of regime marks culmination of lightning offensive by rebel groups
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidency
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiations
UK chancellor will promise to fully honour post-Brexit deals in meeting with bloc’s finance ministers
Accord would create market of 700mn by dropping tariffs on more than 90% of goods
Also in this newsletter: Is France Eurosceptic?
Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summit
European Commission president attends South American bloc’s summit as final details of pact are worked out
Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budget
Country’s independent fiscal watchdog calls for Norwegian-style approach to saving surplus cash
Premier’s administration collapses over its proposed deficit-cutting budget
