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The UN has bad news for global growth as Middle East crisis continues

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'No return to normal': IMF warns of lasting damage from Iran war

The IMF is cutting its global growth forecast, preparing €42.9bn in emergency aid and warning that 45 million people face food insecurity.

Economy

Iran war slashes Germany's growth outlook by 50%, with deficit at 4.2%

Germany's top economic institutes say the Iran war is exposing structural weaknesses that predate the conflict — and warn that without reform, the country risks permanently underperforming its growth potential.

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‘EPO Technology Dashboard’ aims to give Europe a boost in the innovation race

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An updated data‑driven edition of the European Patent Office’s annual patent statistics was presented in Brussels, offering new insights into Europe’s innovation performance and current technology trends.

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Europe Needs a New Mindset and the Courage to Act

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Why Europe’s competitiveness depends on governance reform — and on investing in people and leadership: a conversation with PMI’s President for Europe, Massimo Andolina.

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Business Line

Skills development and job creation efforts expand

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Uzbekistan is overhauling its labour market to better match skills with employer demand, expand vocational pathways and support enterprise growth, as demographic pressures raise the stakes for productivity, job creation and long-term economic expansion.

Economy

Real GDP growth in Europe: Which countries grew the most in 2025?

Spain has the highest real GDP growth among major economies while Germany lags behind. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the figures, with experts explaining the key drivers.

Economy

US and China trade strains fail to derail European development outlook

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) anticipates a growth acceleration across its operational regions, driven by supply chain agility providing resilience in the face of trade tensions.

Europe Today

Newsletter: EU leaders raise stakes ahead of talks on economic revival

Also in this newsletter: EU officials express reservations over Spain's decision to regularise undocumented migrants, and why the EU wants to end the price cap on Russian oil.

Economy

Central Asia outpaces advanced economies with growth above 6%

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

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Dubai becomes a launchpad for European tech expansion

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European tech companies are looking beyond their home markets – and Dubai is fast becoming their gateway to global growth.

Economy

Could inflation in Europe make an unexpected comeback in 2026?

The eurozone's private sector grew in January, but services inflation is showing a sustained rise, raising fresh concerns for the ECB.

Business Series

Azerbaijan opens new public-private partnership channels

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan is reorienting its economy by strengthening public-private partnerships and attracting private investors into non-oil sectors, infrastructure, digital transformation and export-oriented industries.

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WEF 2026: Azerbaijan’s president outlines regional growth priorities

Euronews conducted the first Azerbaijan Executive Breakfast at its hub during the World Economic Forum in 2026.

Business

Azerbaijan strengthens investment ties with Brookfield, BlackRock, GIP

The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan has signed long-term strategic partnerships with Brookfield Asset Management, BlackRock, and GIP at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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The New Economics of Corporate Sustainability

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As the World Economic Forum once again brings state and corporate leaders together, Euronews – in conjunction with CDP – will host a high-level discussion on the question of environmental leadership and how it can reshape business performance.

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How Kazakhstan is raising the status of blue-collar jobs

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is promoting working professions among its youth to address a shortage of blue-collar workers.