Economy

Business

Krugman to Euronews: Rent caps can ease Europe’s housing crisis

Paul Krugman says modern rent-stabilisation models preserve construction incentives while easing an "impossible" situation. He also warns a French debt crisis could be "catastrophic" and urges Europe to adopt "temporary protectionism".

4 November 2026

Europe News

Kärcher CEO warns Europe faces economic 'storm'

Europe and Germany risk deindustrialisation, Kärcher CEO Hartmut Jenner has warned. He is urging major cuts in bureaucracy, incentives for extra work and a firm EU trade policy towards China and the US.

1 November 2026

Economy

France taps strategic diesel reserves, diesel prices fall

Several fuel retailers announce lower pump prices after drawing on strategic reserves. Prices will still track markets but volumes from these reserves will help offset rises.

1 November 2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Kärcher boss: Less red tape, more action for Germany and Europe

Kärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a 'perfect storm' and calls for a fitness plan for Germany and Europe.

31 October 2026

Economy

Germany, France, Italy and Spain: Where was inflation highest in October?

Inflation rose in Italy and France, held in Spain and fell in Germany in October. What is driving the gap between Europe's largest economies and will the European Central Bank hike again in December?

30 October 2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's Tokayev calls for faster construction of nuclear power plants

President Tokayev outlined the country's priorities for the coming year in his annual address, urging the government to accelerate energy and construction projects, while criticising inefficiencies in public policy.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Germany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions rise

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.

28 October 2026

Business

AI chip boom tripled South Korea's economic growth in third quarter

South Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter. However, analysts warned that its heavy reliance on the chip industry leaves the country vulnerable to a slowdown in global AI spending.

27 October 2026

Business

German business confidence rises in October despite economic risks

Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose in October, driven by stronger manufacturing confidence, although higher energy prices and interest rates continue to pose risks to the economic recovery.

26 October 2026

Qatar

World Investment Forum examines fall in new business projects

Foreign investment is rising, but fewer new projects are being announced and funding remains concentrated in a few economies. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, officials and investors are discussing how more countries can benefit and create jobs.

26 October 2026

EU.XL

Can EU Inc still make business easier? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

EU Inc, Europe’s harmonised corporate form, is stalled after Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs failed to vote. Caught between furious founders and protesting workers, could EU Inc still change how you build a startup? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

26 October 2026

Economy

Why a job no longer guarantees access to housing in Spain

House prices rose 84.6% between 2015 and 2025, against 27.85% for average wages. Lack of affordable housing, rent burdens and saving difficulties deepen the crisis as experts call for structural reform.

26 October 2026

Business

France slips into contraction as Europe’s growth slows: How bad could it get?

France’s private sector contracted this month, dragging eurozone business activity growth to a four-month low amid political uncertainty and high energy costs.

23 October 2026

Business Series

How this country is diversifying its economy

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan is seeking to diversify its economy through manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, tourism and renewable energy, while attracting new international investment.

22 October 2026

EU.XL

Three inflation realities. Why Europe’s price shock is so uneven

Finland, Germany and Lithuania share the euro and the ECB’s 2.50% deposit rate, but with September inflation at 2.7%, 3.3% and 6.1% respectively, they show how one policy meets different price realities.

22 October 2026

Qatar in Motion

Made in Qatar: Local brands with global ambitions

In partnership with Media City

This episode of Qatar in Motion explores how local talent is driving economic diversification. We reveal how innovation, enterprise and ideas are being proudly made in Qatar and finding its way to the global stage.

21 October 2026