Of the ten countries waiting to join the EU, just one has an investment grade rating from a major agency – something that can cut debt costs and promote capital.
In this episode, we explain what will happen in the confirmation hearings for the nominees for the future European Commission, which begin on 4 November at the European Parliament. To work with Ursula von der Leyen, they will have to pass an "exam", known as a "grilling"!
Reviving securitisation, the controversial banking mechanism linked to the 2008 financial crisis, will put taxpayers at risk without boosting lending, Finance Watch said.