EUR News
LAST UPDATE: October 6, 2025
EU’s von der Leyen confronts fresh no confidence challenges
Ursula von der Leyen faces two new motions of no confidence in the European Parliament, one from the far right and one from the left. (Reuters)
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The motions are unlikely to succeed but reflect deeper discontent in a polarized Parliament.
Tariffs Threatened to Be a Third Inflation Shock for Europe, But Have Had Little Impact — Analysis
Despite expectations that U.S. tariffs would generate a third wave of inflation in Europe, their effect has been muted so far. (mint)
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European central banks may have avoided a harsher inflation scenario thanks to policy choices and currency movements.
UK construction gloom persists in September, PMI data shows
The UK construction sector contracted again in September, though the pace of decline eased. (Reuters)
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Continued weakness suggests uncertainty in investment and hesitation ahead of the November budget.
PM Orban says Hungary should not adopt euro as EU is ‘disintegrating’
Viktor Orban argued that Hungary should avoid adopting the euro because he sees the EU in a state of disintegration.
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His rhetorical positioning deepens Hungary’s long-standing divergence from mainstream EU policies.
Provisional Czech budget likely to start 2026, election-winning party official says
Officials said their provisional budget will come into effect in 2026 pending full formal approval.
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The timing underscores how coalition dynamics and budget negotiations remain central in Czech politics.
Czech inflation eases closer to central bank target in September
Inflation in the Czech Republic declined in September, moving nearer to the central bank’s target.
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Easing inflation may ease pressure on monetary tightening in the near term.
