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This Is What an Unraveling European Union Looks Like

There’s no single button to switch off decades of monetary and political union. But Trump, nationalism and sheer inertia pose genuine dangers.

February 27, 2026

February 27, 2026

This Is What an Unraveling European Union Looks Like

There’s no single button to switch off decades of monetary and political union. But Trump, nationalism and sheer inertia pose genuine dangers.

0220_EU_HORIZONTAL

January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026

Trump’s Greenland Threat Is Stirring Up Europe’s Deepest Divisions

The European Union faces a stress test of whether it can respond as a united force when its sovereignty is challenged.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit Day Two

December 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

Europe Looks Frail When It Needs to Be Strong

The European Union still seems overshadowed by other global powers.

European Farmers Protest Mercosur Deal in Brussels

December 5, 2025

December 5, 2025

Trump Says Europe Risks Being Wiped Away Unless It Changes

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits Scotland For Golfing Getaway

November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025

Ukraine, European Allies Reject Key Parts of US-Russia Plan

CROP_____Aftermath Of The Russian Strike With Missiles And Drones On Ternopil

October 6, 2025

October 6, 2025

Live Q&A: Can France Escape Political Crisis And Calm Markets?

Bloomberg journalists answer your questions on the latest political crisis to hit Emmanuel Macron and France — and what it means for markets.

Live Q&A France homepage

August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025

Bank of Spain’s Political Storm Rages On With Officials Exiting

Spain's New Central Bank Governor Jose Luis Escriva

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Spain’s Leader Calls US Levies ‘Doubly Unfair’ in Trade Spat

Pedro Sanchez in Brussels on June 26.

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

Putin Going to War With NATO Would Cost World $1.5 Trillion

The NATO chief says Russia may be ready for an attack on eastern Europe within five years. Bloomberg Economics ran the numbers on what that would mean.

Putin Going to War With NATO Would Cost World $1.5 Trillion