Business
Volkswagen talks over future of plants and jobs at a 'stalemate'
Workers at the car giant have been taking industrial action following VW's revelations about the possibility of closing German plants and axing thousands of jobs. Volkswagen is struggling with falling sales in Europe, high labour costs and excess capacity.
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Economy
What beef do EU farmers have with the Mercosur free trade deal?
The deal has been 25 years in the making and it aims to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world - but farmers in Europe are heavily opposed to sealing it, saying that they cannot compete with South American livestock producers.
Business
Mercedes reveals plans to cut costs by several billion euros per year
Mercedes has revealed plans for substantial cost cuts of several billion euros in the coming years. However, specific details on how these costs will be reduced and which locations will be affected has not yet been detailed.
Europeans' Stories
Closure of Audi Brussels, a symbol of de-industrialisation in Europe
Audi’s decision to close its Brussels plant in February 2025 reflects a more general trend in the European economy: de-industrialisation. Euronews met the workers affected by this phenomenon to understand its tangible effects and analyse the solutions being considered to revitalise European industry
Brussels, My Love?
Brussels, my love? Europe's economy in a struggle for survival
This edition of our weekly talk show focuses on the growing challenges facing the European economy: declining competitiveness, increasing potential for conflict in trade with China and diminishing scope for the public sector.
