Eurozone News
LAST UPDATE: September 9, 2025
French parliament votes to oust prime minister, deepening political crisis
Parliament passed a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou over his debt-reduction plan, deepening the political turmoil in France.
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Political instability intensifies amid failed attempts at fiscal consolidation, undermining governance and market confidence.
French Premier Warns of Debt Crisis as Government Teeters
Prime Minister François Bayrou warned that public debt risks spiraling if the government collapses without a credible fiscal plan.
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His warning underlines the urgent fiscal constraints facing France amid political paralysis.
Macron Is Running Out of Viable Prime Ministers for France
Analysts observe that President Macron has few viable candidates left for prime minister, reflecting his weakening political position.
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The shrinking pool of candidates highlights Macron’s declining political leverage.
ECB Vows to Cut Approval Times for ‘Simple’ SRTs to 10 Days
The ECB plans to fast-track approvals for simple securitization templates, reducing the timeline from months to just 10 working days.
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Streamlining regulation aims to enhance banking efficiency while preserving stability.
ECB eases bank checks from buybacks to stress tests, Donnery says
ECB supervisor Sharon Donnery stated that the bank is easing supervisory burdens—from buyback approvals to stress testing—to support resilience with less friction.
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This reflects a regulatory shift toward prioritizing core financial stability over procedural formalities.
Italy, US agree to boost LNG ties and infrastructure investment
Italy and the U.S. agreed to deepen cooperation in LNG supplies and infrastructure, including import and regasification projects in Italy and export terminals in the U.S.
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The deal marks strategic alignment to enhance energy security and diversify away from reliance on Russian gas.
Italy’s MPS bank takes over rival Mediobanca
Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) secured control of Mediobanca following a successful hostile takeover.
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This consolidation could reshape Italy’s financial sector, boosting MPS’s market influence.
Merz Warns China Ready to Exploit German ‘Trade Vulnerabilities’
Chancellor Friedrich Merz cautioned that China could capitalize on structural weaknesses in German trade, urging stronger economic safeguards.
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His warning signals growing awareness of supply chain concentration and dependence risks, and highlights Germany’s intent to enhance economic resilience.
