Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns

Comments by Christine Lagarde seen as veiled warning to Donald Trump, who demanded Federal Reserve lower interest rates ‘immediately’

Tesla takes EU to court over tariffs on EVs made in China

Elon Musk’s company still imports large number of cars into Europe from its Shanghai factory

Pressure growing on Labour to improve trade with EU as Rachel Reeves admits Brexit damaged UK

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

What the pushback against a more equal society could mean for a world fraught with power imbalances

America First doctrine and threat of tariffs leave EU elite wondering how it can close economic gulf with US

Trade chief has said membership of Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention could be part of ‘reset’ discussions

Maroš Šefčovič says ‘the ball is in the UK’s court’ as British ministers reportedly consult businesses

Vladimir Putin victory would lead to bloc’s members spending ‘trillions’ more on defence, says Mark Rutte

Austria’s souvenir Mozartkugeln will no longer be made in composer’s home city after factory bankruptcy

Financier turned activist Bill Browder says Russia will make gains that spark refugee crisis if US military support dries up

Ukrainian president tells Davos that Europe must establish itself as an ‘indispensable’ player on the global stage

European Commission president tells Davos that the bloc can no longer rely on ‘rising tide of global trade’

Artisanal shellfish farmers face ruinous losses but money meant to help is going to the powerful fishing industry, say critics

Unlike tariffs, a new form of protectionism could target climate-wrecking, untaxed corporations and their billionaire owners