Europe’s generous welfare states are coming under increasing strain as weak economic growth collides with rising demands on government budgets, particularly from aging populations.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House Monday only adds to the uncertainty facing one of the world’s most stable and prosperous regions.
The incoming US president is due to address the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum this week. European government and business leaders gathering in the alpine town of Davos in Switzerland will be anxious to learn about Trump’s plans, including for tariffs on imported
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