The Dawn of a New Order: Lagarde Calls for a "Deep Review" of Europe
In a candid series of remarks at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos and an interview with French radio RTL, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde delivered a sobering yet strategic assessment of the Eurozone’s future.
Germany's Economic Engine Stutters: Composite Growth Slows, Manufacturing Slumps
Germany, the Eurozone's industrial powerhouse, is showing fresh signs of economic frailty, according to the latest HCOB Flash Germany PMI data for November 2025. The report indicates a broad loss of momentum across the private sector, driven by a sharper-than-expected slowdown in the dominant services sector and a worrying renewed slide into deep contraction for manufacturing.