● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·
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How Canada’s turn toward Europe might test the EU's borders
Politics

How Canada’s turn toward Europe might test the EU's borders

The boundaries of the EU are inevitably informed by geography – but Canada, which shares the EU’s values and its vision of the world order, could challenge the bloc’s limits and open the door to a new form of association with Brussels.

By Peggy Corlin29 August 2026
Canada wants to get closer to the EU - but how far can it go without EU membership?
Politics

Canada wants to get closer to the EU - but how far can it go without EU membership?

In the midst of a trade war with the US, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech in Strasbourg on 16 September, with a summit between Ottawa and Brussels to follow.

By Peggy Corlin26 August 2026
Brussels vs Beijing: The new trade battle begins in Morocco and Turkey
Politics

Brussels vs Beijing: The new trade battle begins in Morocco and Turkey

Beijing's investment drive in Morocco and Turkey is opening new routes into the EU market, forcing Brussels to prepare its response.

By Peggy Corlin05 August 2026
One year on, is the Turnberry deal already at risk?
Politics

One year on, is the Turnberry deal already at risk?

As the EU-US trade deal marks its first anniversary, fresh threats from US President Donald Trump have put it under renewed pressure.

By Peggy Corlin27 July 2026
US launches trade probe into EU over big tech fines
Technology

US launches trade probe into EU over big tech fines

President Donald Trump announced a trade probe into the EU, accusing the bloc of unfairly targeting U.S.

By Peggy Corlin24 July 2026
EU set to bow to fresh US tariffs after current regime lapses
World

EU set to bow to fresh US tariffs after current regime lapses

Despite considering the new duties "unjustified," the Commission said its priority was to ensure tariffs on EU goods remain below the 15% cap agreed under the EU-US trade deal in July 2025.

By Peggy Corlin22 July 2026
Four things to know one year after the Turnberry agreement
Politics

Four things to know one year after the Turnberry agreement

Trade flows, investment, exemptions and tariffs: where does the hard-won EU-US trade deal stand today?

By Peggy Corlin21 July 2026