Polish public debt exceeds EU’s 60% GDP limit
The rising debt in Poland has been driven by one of the fastest growing budget deficits in the EU.
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The sale formed part of a €100 billion funding target set by Brussels for the first half of 2026.
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The country's deficit reached 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) last year, above the 3 per cent ceiling set for euro members.
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The Commission noted weaker private consumption and investment, compounded by persistent structural problems.
EU expects to give green light ‘very soon’ on first €90 billion Ukraine loan payment
"The negotiations are going very well. Give us a bit more time and we hope to be able to give the definitive green light on this front very soon".
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Poland embarks on a path of rising debt and record deficits
On May 8th, the Polish government was set to sign the SAFE defence procurement loan agreement with the European Commission in Warsaw.
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EU’s €90 bn ‘loan’ to Kiev is a bet on Ukraine victory and Russian humiliation. Oh, sure thing
The EU has finally agreed to lend Ukraine another €90 billion.
European Parliament votes to spend more and tax more in next EU budget push
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Going Greek style? A brief note on Poland’s shocking budget deficit
Poland is around the EU average in terms of public debt-to-GDP.
Italy’s Dep PM Salvini urges EU fiscal flexibility amid rising energy costs and inflation
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Poland’s budget deficit continues to rocket, now second-highest in EU
Poland has recorded the European Union’s second-largest budget deficit when compared with the size of its economy, raising fresh concerns over the country’s…
German Government denies it misspent 95 per cent of record investment package
Germany’s finance ministry has countered claims by leading economists who accused the government of having misspent most of a debt-financed “special fund”…
Romania nears OECD membership but its deficit is unwelcome in a club built on borrowed money
Romania has completed 24 of the 25 committee reviews required to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One hurdle remains.
French debt reaches phenomenal €3,460 billion at end of 2025
France’s public debt has reached a new record high of €3,460.
How the EU policy on ‘stupid’ stability chokes off spending in member states
Italian business and political leaders are calling on EU institutions to take extraordinary measures to address the energy crisis provoked by the war with Iran.
EU’s €44bn defence loan for Poland would mean it paying back twice that amount
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has submitted a bill to parliament that would enable Poland to avoid taking out a loan from the European Union’s Security Action…
ECB books third straight annual loss
The European Central Bank said Thursday it booked its third straight loss in 2025 due to the lingering impact of a record run of interest rate hikes.
Once Kyiv burns through its €90bn, will EU float another loan to keep it in fight?
Hallelujah, we have an agreement to keep Ukraine solvent!
Greece repays €5.29 billion early under first bailout loan
Greece completed an early repayment of €5.
EU mulls joint borrowing instead of seizing Russian assets amid growing risks
The European Union is weighing joint borrowing mechanisms to bolster financial support for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027 amid mounting obstacles to its preferred but…
Belgian Government agrees on budget after months-long battle
The Belgian Government, which was on the brink over difficult budget talks, has after months of infighting found an agreement on raising almost €10 billion in…
Brussels budget minister warns total shutdown a real threat
The Brussels region's new budget minister Dirk De Smedt has warned that a full shutdown of public services is a real threat as the region is struggling to find money.
French budget boosted by early debt repayment by Greeks
French budgetary woes have received some unexpected relief from an unlikely benefactor: Greece, once seen as the black sheep of the eurozone.
Italy, France and Belgium carry most worrying debts in EU, top bank says
Italy, France and Belgium have the most concerning debt-sustainability outlooks in the EU, according to the latest study published by the National Bank of Belgium.
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In the history of ideas around war and strategic confrontation, there are strokes of genius, grave mistakes, and everything in between.
France, Italy have higher debt than Ukraine, IMF says
European Union economic powerhouses France and Italy carry higher debt-to-GDP ratios than Ukraine, according to new International Monetary Fund (IMF) data.
European auditors warn of ongoing EU spending errors and rising debt
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has again raised concerns over European Union spending.