Founder of VC firm Lakestar plans to use more than €100mn of his own money in push to build region’s resilience
Competition with the US looks set to intensify with Donald Trump heading to the White House again
New York Times has sued European Commission over its refusal to release president’s exchanges with Pfizer chief
Senior executive at engineer AtkinsRéalis says region ripe for business as it struggles to hit EU net zero targets
Germany’s economic struggles weigh down region as US continues to outpace Europe
Also in this newsletter: Should the European prosecutor’s office get powers to fight Russia’s shadow fleet?
FT journalists responded to readers’ queries on how the global economy might change under the incoming president
Hawkish policymakers agreed with move because of a strengthening ‘disinflationary trend’
Proposed change set to inflame tensions with Brazil and other big agricultural producers over controversial rule
Luxury cars and boats among items seized over widespread VAT fraud scheme, says European prosecutor
Facebook is undermining rivals by ‘tying’ its free Marketplace services with the social network, Brussels says
Austria’s OMV warns Gazprom could halt supplies following arbitration ruling
Britain must relearn the art of the deal or risks being buffeted by big power politics
Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlash
Also in this newsletter: customs authorities seize record amount of counterfeit goods
Investors in Czech solar parks threaten to sue over planned cuts to subsidies for photovoltaic installations
Economy ministry instructs import terminal to refuse planned shipment of LNG
EU governments’ belt-tightening plans come at a time when more investment is needed and growth is weak
An isolationist US will force the continent to rethink its defence and economy
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Incoming administration’s policies might eventually lead to decrease in US LNG exports to EU
Senior US official urges Brussels to postpone resumption of ‘retaliatory’ levies scheduled for March
Michael Schoellhorn warns region risks falling victim to US-China power play unless it takes unified approach
Chancellor Olaf Scholz to bring forward confidence vote at opposition’s request
Also in this newsletter: Much ado about party politics at European commissioner hearings
