Europe’s Economy Isn’t Collapsing — But Let’s Not Downplay the Cost of Geopolitics

Europe’s Economy Isn’t Collapsing — But Let’s Not Downplay the Cost of Geopolitics

For much of the past two years, Europe’s economy has been the subject of extreme narratives. On one side, predictions of collapse driven by energy shocks, war, and fragmentation. On the other, reassurances that resilience alone is proof of long-term strength. The reality in 2025 sits firmly between those poles. Europe’s economy is not collapsing. […]