Eurozone News
LAST UPDATE: October 18, 2025
Netherlands – Scrapping mortgage interest deduction won’t cause significant house price drop: IMF
The IMF suggests that ending the mortgage interest deduction in the Netherlands may modestly cool prices but is unlikely to trigger a sharp drop. (NL Times)
Insight
Phasing out tax incentives should be gradual to avoid destabilizing housing markets.
French companies rue ‘betrayal’ of Emmanuel Macron’s business-friendly agenda
French firms criticized the latest budget and tax measures as a betrayal of Macron’s pro-business promises. (フィナンシャル・タイムズ)
Insight
Political trade-offs are straining the balance between fiscal responsibility and investment incentives.
Portugal’s Golden Visas Boost Classic Cars, Almonds and Equities
Reforms to Portugal’s golden visa scheme have spurred capital flows into niche assets like classic automobiles, almond farms, and equity investments.
Insight
Investor-driven incentives can reshape capital allocation in surprising sectors beyond real estate.
