Heiner Flassbeck – Romania, a new crisis, an old realisation: Eastern Europe is caught in the appreciation trap

Yes, people are awaking to failures of the EU. Read here

Comparison of the treatment of Josep Borrell and Thierry Breton suggests neither rigour nor consistency on the part of the European Parliament. Read here

France on Wednesday urged a Paris court to fine the Swiss bank UBS 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion) for allegedly helping clients commit tax fraud. Read here