European Union

Volatility in elections year

Marine Le Pen could win French election

Investors are getting increasingly jittery about Europe. Political risk is ratcheting up as elections in the Netherlands, France and Germany over the coming months have the potential to threaten the very existence of the European Union and cause ructions...

Le Pen the biggest headwind

Election impact on European trusts

Jason Broomer, head of investment at Square Mile Investment Consulting & Research, asks what can be done to stop the euro from driving the European Union towards breaking point.

John Redwood, chief global strategist at Charles Stanley, comments on the upcoming French presidential election and the potential implications for Europe.

Three key national elections

Pound has 'robust qualities'

Fails to address liquidity problem