The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with it
Henna Virkkunen seeks to repair relations after her predecessor sparked US billionaire’s ire
Europe, the US and China are vying to be the most attractive destination for investment in sustainability
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?
Olaf Scholz tries to depict conservative and Green candidates as warmongers ahead of February snap vote
Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summit
Protesters fear a Russia-leaning government has closed the door to the EU
Initiative is open to UK and would tap bond markets to boost spending for Trump’s White House return
Measures adopted so far are too cumbersome to match Russia’s artful ways of circumventing them
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
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costs
An ultranationalist who has praised Putin has upended the post-communist order and is on the brink of power
Country’s independent fiscal watchdog calls for Norwegian-style approach to saving surplus cash
Premier’s administration collapses over its proposed deficit-cutting budget
Belgian political heavyweight suspected of having used lottery gains to launder large amounts of cash
Plus, carbon removal business Heirloom announces $150mn fundraising in boost to nascent sector
Call comes amid discontent with Germany’s ruling coalition ahead of snap election in February
Brussels considering a tax to slow surge of goods sold on sites that evade custom duties and checks
