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France’s drive for ‘strategic autonomy’ must overcome suspicion of Paris within the EU
It may be a bumpy ride, although the latest evidence is encouraging
OECD, IMF and WTO forecast sharp rebound in flow of products this year after 2023 slump
French president Macron hails breakthrough on some areas such as cognac during Xi state visit to Paris
Also in this newsletter: the cost of upgrading EU industry for the green transition
Washington’s crackdown shows its leverage over global banking system
Chinese president’s first trip to region since 2019 comes amid rising tensions
Strategic sector should not become a victim of anti-dumping investigations, argues EU commissioner
The president’s centrist alliance faces a drubbing in EU elections amid growing pressure on government finances
Arnaud Lagardère’s exit comes as Bernard Arnault and Vincent Bolloré prepare their own successions
Also in this newsletter: why immigration is reopening old Brexit wounds in Ireland
Ankara demands more aid go to enclave before it will resume $7bn-a-year flows in sign of deepening tension
Fears of a hard landing may force the country to persist in militarisation
Declining rate will put downward pressure on labour force and economic growth, experts warn
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Also in this newsletter: former executive of a scandal-embroiled Polish oil group is running for a seat in EU parliament
A planned public vote on joining an EU body focused on IP protection has been scrapped
Also in this newsletter: Houthis expand attacks, England and Wales go to the polls, warning on global poverty
Ten countries need new impetus after reaping early benefits of enlargement wave
Taxi drivers now obliged to join other professions in accepting card payments
GDP expansion in largest economies comes as bloc’s headline inflation remains at 2.4% but core rate keeps falling
US Treasury can hit Turkish banks with secondary sanctions if they are involved in exports used in Ukraine war
Also in this newsletter: How Gazprom is trying to re-enter European football
Efama president says small group of states could forge ahead and warns delay hands ‘ever-increasing advantages’ to US
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