Economics 

Eurozone ministers attack executives' pay

Finance ministers flag intent to curb ‘golden handshakes' while also calling for restraint in wage deals for employees.

Not everyone buys into engagement with Russia

Seen from a German point of view, eastern Europe's disenchantment with the European Union is both untrue and fantastically offensive. How can the [...]

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Economics 

What this financial crisis teaches us

The lessons of the West's financial crisis are numerous, but the underlying one is that we should be more open-minded and commonsensical.

Riding on the euro in the economic fast-lane

For those of us in at the creation of the euro – albeit in my case in a modest advisory role – the coming tenth anniversary of the May summit at [...]

Economics 

Slovakia set to adopt euro

Slovakia is likely to become the second former communist state to join the eurozone after receiving a green light from the European Commission.

EU backing renewable energy in overseas territories

Extra funds for energy initiatives are foretaste of proposals designed to revitalise Atlantic and Indian Ocean islands.

Disappointment clouds Balkan investment plans

Attempt to harmonise investment floundering.

Business 

Spain facing court over Endesa case

European Commission threatening to take Madrid to the European Court of Justice.

US, EU begin fresh ‘open skies' talks

Second phase of liberalisation talks focuses on mergers and aligning rules governing the US and EU aviation markets.

Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

A UK expert on greener vehicles has no sympathy for foot-dragging carmakers.