Bruno Le Maire on the reform agenda, EU top jobs and Brexit
Consensus struck on broad purpose of budget but questions over details remain
French state aiming to privatise Française des Jeux by year-end, says finance minister
French finance minister warns of ‘vassalisation’ of Europe by US and China
To address worries Beijing could ease market access and increase protection of IP
Entrepreneurs warn new bill would undermine Macron’s efforts to create ‘start-up nation’
Dutch state stake in airline shows rise of industrial nationalism in EU
Joint manifesto sets out plans to protect industrial ‘champions’
Germany spearheads effort with France to reform competition law after Alstom-Siemens veto
Le Maire proposes changes that would give national leaders right to overturn decisions
French finance minister brands decision ‘an economic mistake’
Leaders will not shift from their fundamental position, says French finance minister
Calls by ministers come as Brussels prepares to block rail deal on antitrust grounds
Retailers have experienced revenue losses of 15-25% loss over the past four Saturdays
Macron administration will target ‘digital giants’ with national levy if EU fails to act
Ministers meet to discuss four ways to prevent future meltdowns
Dutch-led group resists grand French ambition — with tacit approval from Berlin
Alliance under heavy strain as frustration deepens in France at lack of information
Bruno Le Maire says ‘club’ compromises EU ability to rival other global powers
Little appetite for redrafting deal that several countries felt already conceded too much
Bruno Le Maire seeks to prevent Washington acting as world’s ‘trade policeman’
Finance ministers back European Commission after unprecedented veto of spending plan
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