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Economy

Eurozone surprises by avoiding contraction in last quarter of 2022

France, Spain, Belgium and Portugal were among those who posted positive growth, while Germany, Italy and Austria contracted.

31/01/2023

Economy

IMF improves economic forecast for the eurozone and Russia

The eurozone was "more resilient than expected," the International Monetary Fund said in its latest forecast.

31/01/2023

Europe News

EU raises the alarm on soaring asylum requests from 'safe' countries

The number of asylum requests filed in 2022 across the EU is expected to reach 924,000, the highest number since 2016.

27/01/2023

Europe News

What makes the Leopard 2 so powerful compared to other Western tanks?

After weeks of mounting political pressure, Germany has agreed to supply Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks.

25/01/2023

Economy

Gas prices fall, inflation eases. Can the eurozone escape a recession?

"It's not a brilliant year but it is a lot better than what we had feared," European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said last week.

24/01/2023

Europe News

EU faces calls to label Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group

Germany, France and the Netherlands are among the member states that have expressed support for the idea.

23/01/2023

Economy

'Fears of relocation are real': Danish industry warns of US subsidies

The Inflation Reduction Act offers generous tax breaks and rebates for green technology, but only if it is manufactured in North America.

19/01/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Panzeri admits guilt and signs deal to cooperate

Under the deal, the former MEP will share "substantial, revealing, truthful and complete" details about the corruption scandal.

17/01/2023

Economy

Germany & France account for most EU subsidies. Why is that a concern?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an intense debate in the EU that pits industrial subsidies against fair competition.

17/01/2023

Economy

'We want to compete on quality, not subsidies' with the US, warns VDL

The European Commission President said new sources of common funding should be created to compete against American green subsidies.

13/01/2023

Europe News

Russia is losing €160 million per day due to Western sanctions on oil

A new report gives a clearer picture of the double impact inflicted on Russia by the EU's oil embargo and the G7's price cap.

11/01/2023

Europe Decoded

TikTok battles privacy concerns and espionage fears in Europe

TikTok is under growing scrutiny over concerns related to data transfers and possible access by the Chinese government.

10/01/2023

Economy

Explained: What is core inflation and what it says about the economy

Core inflation attempts to give a more precise picture of the health of the economy and people's purchasing power.

09/01/2023

Europe News

Morocco denounces 'media attacks' as EU corruption scandal thickens

According to media reports, Francesco Giorgi, one of the four people currently in custody, has accused Morocco of trying to influence EU policy-making.

05/01/2023

Europe News

Europe's gas prices reach pre-war levels amid unusually warm weather

Balmy temperatures have tamed consumer demand and avoided the need to tap into underground gas storage.

05/01/2023

Europe News

Sweden now helms the EU Council presidency. Here are its priorities

Russia's war in Ukraine, economic resilience and the energy crisis will be among Sweden's top priorities.

04/01/2023

Europe News

EU green lights first-ever cap for gas prices

The EU's goal is to prevent the record-breaking surge in prices experienced over the summer as countries rushed to fill up storage ahead of winter.

19/12/2022

Europe Decoded

The EU has a new deal on 'tax fairness'. This is how it will work.

The EU's deal builds upon a landmark tax agreement brokered by the OECD and endorsed by 137 countries around the world.

16/12/2022

Europe News

Corruption scandal: MEPs vote to suspend Qatar access to EU Parliament

In reaction to the widening corruption scandal, the European Parliament decided to suspend all pending legislation involving Qatar.

15/12/2022

Europe Decoded

Ukraine war: Western components found in Iranian drones used by Russia

The findings from Conflict Armament Research throw into question the long-established regime of United Nations sanctions against Iran.

14/12/2022