Paul Taylor

Position: European Policy Columnist
Based in Paris columnist writing about politics, regulation and macroeconomics in the European Union and its neighbourhood. A correspondent and bureau chief with Reuters for 31 years, mostly in western Europe and the Middle East. Other prevoius roles included Diplomatic Editor and European Affairs Editor. Hobbies include languages, jazz piano and cooking.

Blog Posts

Hedgies spark backlash over EU rules

The hedge fund industry has sparked a backlash by lobbying aggressively against proposed European Union rules and now faces possible pay curbs that were not envisaged in the original legislation. Attacks ...  Full Article | Comments [1] 

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A camel for EU president?

[CROSSPOST blog: 1381 post: 5295] Original Post Text: A camel, says an old Middle East joke, is a horse designed by a committee. The European Union is in danger of gettingĀ camels for its two new leadership ...  Full Article | Comments [12] 

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A camel for EU president?

A camel, says an old Middle East joke, is a horse designed by a committee. The European Union is in danger of gettingĀ camels for its two new leadership positions -- president of the European Council and ...  Full Article | Comments [12]