Short sellers were the first to smell fraud in the Wirecard case. They also uncovered shady practices in other cases. In the EU, however, there are many hurdles to keep them out of the market.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In a new paper, the think tank Bruegel proposes that the EU budget should receive additional funding from those member states that spend comparatively little on defense.
By Table.Briefings
The government deficit of over 4% of GDP prompts the Commission to initiate an excessive deficit procedure against Austria. The Commission also threatens to withdraw funds from Romania.
By Table.Briefings
The EU Commission wants to boost the securitization market with a regulatory proposal scheduled for mid-June. Drafts now show that the Commission wants to reduce capital requirements and simplify the criteria for standardized securitizations.
By Table.Briefings
The EU debt rules ignore obstacles to growth that can arise from climate damage. They therefore lead to fiscal policy decisions that are no longer appropriate for the times, argue fiscal policy expert Philippa Sigl-Glöckner and fiscal policy expert Vinzenz Ziesemer.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Polish finance minister said at the finance ministers' meeting in Brussels that he expects an ambitious proposal from the Commission to promote securitization soon. He wants to reach an agreement on the joint defense financing instrument SAFE before the end of May.
By Table.Briefings
In a paper in preparation for the new legislative period, the BMWK argues in favor of a stronger Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF). However, resistance is to be expected from the Ministry of Finance.
By Table.Briefings
Trump's erratic policy raises doubts as to whether the US central bank would provide the Europeans with dollar backstop financing in the event of a crisis.
By Redaktion Table
In a draft communication available to Table.Briefings, the EU Commission spells out its ambition for the Savings and Investment Union. Important legislative proposals are planned for 2026 in particular.
By Table.Briefings
Bulgaria wants to adopt the euro at the turn of the year, but the national deficit could still throw a spanner in the works. The population and business community are in favor of joining, but there are also prominent opponents.
By Frank Stier
