Madrid wants three or more countries to be able to forge ahead when others are opposed
Nine like-minded member states would be enough to break the logjams on reform
Eurozone household sentiment diverges from American counterparts, whose buoyant spending is fuelling growth
Berlin’s decision risks hampering borderless travel in Schengen area
Novo Nordisk and Schneider in demand as robust American economy defies investors’ expectations
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
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Finance minister says ‘everyone must contribute’, not just banks
Annual increase of 1.3% in second quarter points to gradual recovery of region’s housing market
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Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China and slowing EV demand
Government is flush with cash from windfall corporation tax receipts and is expected to go to the polls in weeks
New premier says ‘colossal debts’ leave him no choice but to break with Macron’s economic policies
Decline bolsters expectations that ECB will cut interest rates again this month
Old arguments over energy trading and fishing rights are a potential stumbling block in the talks
Softer price pressure and weak economic activity increase chances of ECB rate cut in October
Chancellor expected to participate in event involving Eurozone countries
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Weak growth likely to lead central bank to lower rates by 0.25% next month rather than in December
Industry pushes for rethink on anti-dumping measures against China’s exports of titanium dioxide
The lower guidance comes the carmaker looks to close plants in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history
Fading enthusiasm for alternative to gas boilers piles pressure on EU’s green agenda
Structural problems mean country will struggle to return to pre-pandemic rates of economic expansion, say leading institutes
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