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Bundesbank urges eurobonds, government opposes

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Bundesbankpräsident plädierte in Deutschland für gemeinsame europäische Schulden (Eurobonds), anders als die Bundesregierung, während die EU‑Kommission sie als Chance zur Stärkung des Euro angesichts eines schwächeren Dollar wertete.

by Laurent Pech

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What a joke. Time to activate rule of law toolbox & freeze eu fund in respect of 🇸🇰 was months ago but instead @ec.europa.eu and @consilium.europa.eu are happy to look the other way while serving us usual nonsense to hide inaction & bargaining chip approach
democracyinstitute.ceu.edu/articles/lau...
February 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM

by Benjamin Braun

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Meanwhile, the EU regime is moving further right, fast.
Europaparlament stimmt für leichtere Abschiebungen in Drittstaaten
Das EU-Parlament hat dafür gestimmt, dass künftig leichter und in mehr Länder abgeschoben werden soll. Außerdem stimmten sie für eine europaweite Liste von als sicher eingestuften Herkunftsländern.
www.spiegel.de
February 11, 2026 at 8:38 AM

Reposted by Lars P. Feld, Jože P. Damijan

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Reposted by Holger Nehring

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Useful from some Bundesbank researchers.

cepr.org/voxeu/column...
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 AM

Reposted by Steve Peers

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In December, EU leaders resorted to enhanced cooperation to issue a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Now, Ursula von der Leyen says this legal tool should also be used in areas where there is a "lack of progress or ambition".

Is a two-speed Europe the answer to our problems?

I take a closer look.
As challenges mount, a two-speed Europe emerges as a way out
The notion of a two-speed Europe has come to the fore as leaders search for groundbreaking solutions to revive the stagnant economy. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:34 AM

Reposted by Michael H. Whitworth

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One step closer to the Euro becoming the default global reserve currency if they pull it off.
Europe's $24 Trillion Breakup With Visa and Mastercard
A 130-million-user payment system backed by 16 major banks just launched to challenge Visa/mastercard
europeanbusinessmagazine.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 AM

by Michael Pettis

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I agree. I don't think the ECB can easily devalue the euro as it doesn't intervene. What is more, many in the ECB are talking about the benefits of a stronger euro.
February 11, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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