After Lagarde: The Euro’s Unfinished Financial Architecture

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Christine Lagarde’s departure puts Europe’s unfinished financial architecture in focus. Beyond monetary stability, the challenge is to connect savings, pension capital and public financing with markets capable of supporting European companies through growth, investment and credible exits.

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The Euro’s Next Chapter

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Europe has a shared currency, but its financial markets remain fragmented. The Euro’s Next Chapter explores how deeper integration can connect savings with investment—and why infrastructure, stability and public trust matter.

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Europe Has One Currency but Many Capital Markets

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Despite sharing a common currency, Europe’s capital markets remain fragmented across national legal and financial systems. This essay explores why the Capital Markets Union seeks to bridge those divisions—and why deeper financial integration has become essential for Europe’s future competitiveness.

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