Europe
Collateral damage: How QE is harming Europe’s pensions and growth
The ECB’s Quantitative Easing (QE) is aimed at restoring growth and inflation in the Eurozone. However, the collateral damage the QE is causing to pension funds and insurers risks harming demand
Austerity backlash hits Finland
Finland’s economy is underperforming, but the leadership’s ideas to get things back on track aren’t popular. Will the government be able to push through reforms, or will there be a
Switzerland split on the refugee issue
While some groups are advocating for stronger commitments to asylum seekers, others, such as the Swiss People’s Party, call for stronger borders. Humanitarian concerns, worries about the economy, and tinges
Greece’s new government is stable, and pro-bailout
On September 20th, Greeks voted in the latest general elections that were characterized by big questions on the economy and Europe. The results, though somewhat unexpected, point toward a fairly
Sanctions encourage money laundering in Crimea
Economic isolation has put Crimea at risk for becoming a safe haven for money laundering. In recent weeks, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has expanded
Angela Merkel’s mixed role in Germany’s refugee crisis
Germany’s leadership role in the European refugee crisis has been widely recognised, but Chancellor Angela Merkel faces domestic pressure surrounding her policies. Germany’s response to the European refugee crisis has
A fighting chance for Jeremy Corbyn
The UK’s new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is known for his straightforward approach to politics and left-leaning economic agenda. Although he stands on huge public support, Corbyn faces a difficult path
Anti-migrant attitudes are hurting businesses in Denmark
Though the most recent wave of migrants reached Denmark in early September, few have applied for asylum, and the vast majority went on to Sweden. According to some, this is a
Falling oil prices hurt Russia more than sanctions
As oil prices continue to go south and emerging markets remain in turmoil, Russia is struggling to keep its sanction-affected economy floating. For years, the Russian economy enjoyed stable growth
Migrants arrive in Austria as German border tightens
The front line of the European Union’s latest crisis has shifted from Hungary to Austria. Serene and prosperous, the country has a history of successful migrant communities. How will the
