Eurozone News
LAST UPDATE: July 23, 2025
El FMI elogia a Italia, a no bajar la guardia
El FMI elogió a Italia por la consolidación fiscal lograda en los últimos años, aunque alertó sobre mantener vigilancia frente a riesgos económicos y reformas pendientes.
Insight
La recomendación subraya que, pese a los avances, Italia aún necesita reformas estructurales para asegurar deuda sostenible y crecimiento robusto.
Germany and France push EU to prepare trade reprisals against US
Germany and France are leading the EU in preparing retaliatory trade measures against the US—potentially including tariffs on €90 billion of US exports and restrictions under the anti-coercion instrument—if no deal is reached by August 1.
Insight
This is a significant escalation in transatlantic trade tensions, showing Europe is ready to shift from negotiation to enforcement if US demands cross the bounds of trade reciprocity.
France’s culture minister to be tried on corruption charges
France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati will go on trial, accused of corruption and abuse of power linked to lobbying for Renault–Nissan during her tenure as an MEP.
Insight
The case highlights mounting scrutiny on political ethics and potential conflicts of interest in high office, which may also impact her Paris mayoral ambitions.
