IMF tells EU to stick to fiscal rules in energy crisis
Fund warns about lack of progress in repairing budgets as Middle East war strains public finances
Fund warns about lack of progress in repairing budgets as Middle East war strains public finances

Fund urges countries to target support at the most vulnerable rather than using expensive blanket measures

Excessive spending to cushion soaring prices would have ‘serious fiscal implications’, says economy commissioner

More than 25 countries have introduced universal measures to shield consumers from high energy prices since the start of the Iran…

Closely watched Purchasing Managers’ index points to first contraction in 16 months in private sector activity

Reductions in energy levies come despite IMF warning against ‘untargeted’ support

European Commission proposes steps to try to reduce demand for energy from households and industry