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The EU’s economic war against Le Pen

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Moreover, in 2022, despite the phasing out of its pandemic emergency purchasing programme, the ECB launched a new “anti-fragmentation instrument”, the Transmission Protection Instrument, which was explicitly aimed at keeping spreads under control by allowing the central bank to to buy government bonds from countries. countries whose interest rates vary excessively due to speculation. What … Read more

French companies face Marine Le Pen court after fears over left-wing policies

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. French business bosses are rushing to build contacts with Marine Le Pen’s far-right after backing away from the rival left-wing alliance’s radical tax and spending agenda during the country’s snap parliamentary elections. Four senior executives … Read more