Eurozone Budget Could Take Years
Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel agree, but there are still obstacles.
Fiscal Issues
Italy’s Budget Standoff with the European Commission, Explained
The commission can’t force Italy to change its spending plan, but its objections do matter.
Boehner Did More for Fiscal Conservatism Than Ryan
The former House speaker was reviled by conservatives, but he did more to control spending.
Spain’s Sánchez Seals Spending Deal with Far Left
The budget deal could keep the Socialist in power for another year.
Rome on Collision Course with European Allies, Financial Markets
The government’s spending plan would see Italy’s debt and deficit rise rather than fall.
Thanks to Republicans, the Next Economic Crisis Will Be Worse
A poorly-timed stimulus, trade disputes and restrictions on immigration could make the next crisis worse.
Abandoned by Allies, Spain’s Sánchez Loses Spending Vote
The defeat exposes the weakness of the Socialist’s minority government.
Dutch Lead Resistance to Macron’s Eurozone Budget
The Netherlands has formed a coalition with like-minded nations in Northern Europe.
Spain Lifts Catalan Spending Controls, Hints at Reform
The goodwill measures are an about-face from the clampdown under Mariano Rajoy.
EU Budget Fight, California’s Housing Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Center-right leaders in wealthy member states can bolster their Euroskeptic credentials by fighting the EU’s budget proposal.
The Pros and Cons of a Flat Tax in Italy
A single tax rate could boost growth and discourage tax evasion, but there are downsides.
What You Need to Know About the Republican Tax Plan
What’s in it, what it means and why Republicans passed it.
Tax Reforms Are a Republican Betrayal
It seems Republicans only care about the debt and about process when Democrats are in power.
The Republican Tax Plan Is Awful. It Will Probably Pass Anyway
Republicans have been in power for a year and achieved almost nothing. They need a win.
Tax Policies from Dutch Coalition Deal Leak
The four parties due to form a government in the Netherlands are planning various tax reforms.