The EU proposes a loan for repairs to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. The European Commission suggested that Euroclear Bank back the loan. The EU seeks to avoid harm to the international financial order. If it fails, the EU will seek other forms of support for Ukraine. Everyone should back this plan.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) inclusion could increase transparency and improve payment culture in Europe, benefiting suppliers and reporting companies. This report assesses the implementation of these requirements in the first reports, its potential impact on payment performance in the EU and its contribution to reducing late payments. The positive impact depends on the correct implementation of the CSRD and could be undermined by issues such as…
The global economy shows resilience thanks to Southeast Asia’s dynamism, energy stability and technology investment. The United States grows more than expected, but faces global financial and fiscal risks. Geopolitical uncertainty anticipates a weaker expansion. IMF and World Bank meetings reflect a multipolar economic system with technological tensions. Europe and Spain must combine stability, innovation and social cohesion in a context of uncertainty and citizen discontent.
Tensions between the US and China over rare earths, with new Chinese export measures and Trump’s tariff threats, cause losses of over $1.5 billion in two days and put the APEC summit at risk. China controls 85-90% of the global rare earth processing capacity, essential for the supply chain, affecting sectors such as defense, semiconductors and electric vehicles, and companies like Boeing, Nvidia and Tesla, accelerating decoupling.
The EU faces economic challenges due to geopolitical tensions and protectionism, affecting growth and investment. An analysis of global and EU capital flows up to mid-2024 shows concern over foreign direct investment and financial integration, threatened by the decline of intra-EU FDI.
