Europe’s paradox: rich in savings, short on investment Europe’s economic debate has entered a decisive phase. Almost ten years after the launch of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and a year after Mario Draghi’s competitiveness report, the same structural paradox remains: Europe is a high-saving continent that invests too little in itself. Households across the EU hold more financial wealth than those in any other advanced economy, yet a disproportionate share remains in cash

At the beginning of January 2025, the Financial Times reported the difficulties faced by the Belgian-based multinational Umicore due to European bureaucracy. This firm operates in the recycling sector where it deals with critical raw materials, such as components of old electronics. The FT reported that a growing number of suppliers are exporting their waste outside Europe and are no longer working with Umicore. The reason behind this decision is their desire to avoid navi

As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the financial solidity of the entire European Union. It is clear that a massive...