Artificial intelligence is reshaping global finance, but nowhere is the impact more keenly felt than in Europe, where analysts warn that AI could displace 200,000 bank employees by 2030. -…
Public debt has evolved from a temporary fiscal tool into a structural feature of modern economies. Learn why governments rely on debt for stability, development, and crisis response, and what…
Interest rates are shifting from restrictive highs toward gradual relief as inflation cools and growth slows. Explore how major economies and regions are navigating this turning point and what it…
The European Commission’s 2025 report on simplification, implementation, and enforcement outlines a bold and pragmatic roadmap to streamline EU legislation. This article provides a summary of the report and its…
Trade policy volatility poses serious risks to financial stability and economic growth by disrupting markets, undermining investor confidence, and stalling long-term development. Learn how unpredictable trade measures affect global economies…
This article discusses how local governments are driving progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and calling for greater representation in global decision-making at the UN's 2025 Local and Regional…
The EU’s renewed Capital Markets Union aims to unify financial markets, boost investment, and strengthen Europe’s economic resilience and sovereignty. - Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The European Central Bank (ECB) staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area, released in March 2025, paint a picture of cautious optimism tempered by significant uncertainties. - Written by Doğan…
Global central banks are currently navigating a complex landscape of economic conditions, leading to divergent paths in their interest rate policies. - Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team