EU: Regional Blocs

Conte’s ruling coalition now lacks a majority in Parliament at a time when the country is still scrambling to manage the fallout from COVID-19.

The next leader of Germany’s most popular party will also stand a strong chance of becoming the country’s next chancellor.

The U.K.'s newly announced restrictions and economic relief package offer a preview of similar moves governments in continental Europe will make in the coming days.

Catalonia’s persistent push for independence will risk eventually undermining the region's own political and economic stability, as well as that of Spain’s.

In the context of low growth, another year of high public spending could cast doubt on the currency area’s long-term economic outlook.

The breakthrough on customs controls at the Irish Sea comes at a time when EU-U.K. trade talks are at an impasse.

To boost economic activity and avoid protests, governments are trying to soften some lockdown measures ahead of the busy shopping season.

Hungary and Poland’s move to veto an EU spending package could delay the disbursement of much-needed funds to the bloc’s struggling economies.

Organizations in Europe should anticipate greater social unrest throughout the winter, bringing threats of looting and other forms of property damage.