EUR News
LAST UPDATE: September 9, 2025
EU weighs sanctions on China for Russian energy imports
The EU is considering secondary sanctions on China and other states importing Russian energy, aiming to weaken Moscow’s war funding.
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This signals a widening of sanctions policy from targeting Russia directly to also confronting its key trade partners, risking EU-China tensions.
Europe must adjust interests to changing US ties, says Germany’s Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argued that Europe must adapt its interests in response to shifting U.S. relations.
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His remarks underline the push for European strategic autonomy and recalibration of alliances in a volatile geopolitical environment.
UK MPs raise alarm on delays to corporate oversight reform
Lawmakers in the UK warned that delays in implementing audit and governance reforms risk undermining corporate accountability.
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The delay threatens investor trust and suggests political reluctance to confront entrenched corporate interests.
Labour to launch deputy leadership contest after Angela Rayner’s departure
Labour has launched a contest to replace Angela Rayner as deputy leader, with nominations closing quickly.
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The contest could reshape Labour’s internal balance of power and test its unity ahead of key elections.
Norway’s inflation and interest rates are going down, prime minister says
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that both inflation and interest rates in Norway are declining.
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The trend indicates effective stabilization policies and opens space for potential monetary easing.
Norwegians vote with Labour Party narrowly favoured to win re-election
The Labour Party is slightly ahead in national elections, with a narrow lead suggesting reliance on left-wing allies.
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The close race highlights voter concerns over living costs and the need for coalition compromises.
Is Norway too rich for its own good?
Norway’s reliance on its vast sovereign wealth fund is raising concerns of complacency, with weak productivity growth and inefficient spending.
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The paradox of extreme wealth risks undermining long-term competitiveness, as easy access to capital reduces reform incentives.
Polish central banker Janczyk: reasonable to consider rate cut in near future
Central banker Wiesław Janczyk said a rate cut may soon be justified as inflation slows.
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His statement reflects a dovish stance, signaling possible easing to support growth.
Serbian student protesters demand probe into use of force by police
Students in Belgrade protested against police brutality and demanded investigations into excessive force during earlier demonstrations.
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The protests highlight rising youth activism and concerns about democratic accountability in Serbia.
Swiss Lawmakers Vote Against Delaying New Rules on UBS Capital
Swiss lawmakers rejected proposals to delay new capital rules for UBS, keeping them on track despite industry lobbying.
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The decision underscores Switzerland’s determination to strengthen banking resilience after the Credit Suisse crisis.
