The study on gender inequality in wealth in the European Union shows persistent gaps between men and women, with significant disparities between the middle class and the wealthy. Men hold properties, businesses and high-risk financial assets, while women have bank deposits and low-risk assets. Although women have higher academic education, this advantage does not reflect in greater wealth.
Kyle Chan is a new researcher at the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, an expert in Chinese technology. He joined in 2025, and was a fellow at the Penn Project on the Future of US-China Relations. Previously, he researched at Princeton University and the RAND Corporation. He is interested in China’s technological development, highlighting learning, industrial policy and lessons for US technological competitiveness.
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.
