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Jun 20
7 min read

The new EU fiscal rules will restrict budget policy

The failure of several members to markedly improve their public finances after COVID-19 has led to tighter fiscal rules

EU

European Commission president (Johanna Geron/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Jan 17, 2023
2 min read

Western Europe’s inflation struggles will persist

Energy prices have eased but inflationary pressures are afflicting a broader range of goods and services

Western Europe

Infographic exploring the rising cost of living across nine European economies. Headline inflation has eased but there are marked differences between countries. Food price inflation is rising in all countries. Housing and utilities price inflation shows enormous variation. Inflation fears are increasing support for renewables to replace fossil fuels and cut energy costs