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European housing price "temperature gap" widens: Southern and Central-Eastern Europe lead the rise, Northern Europe under pressure — Interpreting BIS Q3 2025 Data

According to the latest data from the Bank for International Settlements, global real house prices fell slightly in the third quarter of 2025, but significant divergence emerged within Europe: the eurozone as a whole grew by 3%, with Portugal and Spain leading the gains while Nordic countries weakened; emerging European markets became a global bright spot. This article interprets this trend from a European business and policy perspective.

Sophie Lefebvre4 min read
European Markets

EU VAT Policy Gap: Why Policy Choices Affect Fiscal Revenue More Than Compliance

In 2024, the EU VAT policy gap reached as high as €773.5 billion, six times the compliance gap. This article provides an in-depth analysis of how tax rate reductions and exemptions distort the European single market and depress fiscal revenue, and explores the potential impact of tax reform on the competitiveness of member states and the EU.

Elena Rodriguez4 min read
Eu Policy Watch

EU Approves 1 Billion Euro Clean Technology Subsidies for Slovakia: Industrial Policy Tools Accelerate Green Manufacturing Layout

The European Commission has approved a €1 billion state aid scheme by Slovakia to support clean technology manufacturing capacity. This move is a key industrial policy initiative under the Clean Industrial Deal, aimed at boosting Europe's manufacturing competitiveness in net-zero technologies and reducing reliance on external supply chains.

Marc Dubois4 min read