Europe News Mixed fortunes as three European economies reveal post-Ukraine invasion GDP It's good news for some and bad for others as France, Italy and Switzerland published GDP growth figures today. 31/05/2022
Europe News Huge growth cuts and soaring inflation: EU makes economic forecast Brussels has been giving its economic forecast today. 16/05/2022
world news Eurozone growth slows down hit by impact of Ukraine war and pandemic Spain and Germany saw their economies grow by 0.3% and 0.2% respectively in the first three months of the year, quarter-on-quarter -- far smaller than previously projected. France stagnated (0%) and Italy fell (-0.2%). 29/04/2022
France France's economy unexpectedly grinds to a halt in first quarter The latest growth and inflation figures put the economy firmly at the heart of the next government's priorities following President Macron's re-election. 29/04/2022
China China's birth rate drops to a record low Changes to the strict "one-child policy" since 2016 have failed to result in a hoped-for baby boom 17/01/2022
the global conversation IMF issues austerity warning to Europe International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva praises EU's recovery efforts and warns against "the suffocating force of austerity". 08/12/2021
Money Why is Turkey's currency crashing and what impact is it having? Turkey's currency is at an all-time low, as citizens rush to convert their savings. The fall-out of all this could make things difficult for President Erdogan. 04/12/2021
world news European economic recovery: IMF outlook shows gradual growth With an increase in vaccination rates, more mobility, and support schemes, Europe's economic recovery is growing stronger despite uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 21/10/2021
Culture news Wine leads the way out of tourism slump for Portugal, Greece and Italy The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) held the fifth global wine tourism conference in Portugal. Food and wine may be the solution to increased numbers of visitors, even in a pandemic year. 15/09/2021
world news Europe's economy bounces back from a double-dip recession EU countries emerged from a double-dip recession in the second quarter with a growth of 1.9% more than the quarter before, according to figures released by Eurostat 30/07/2021
world news Economists revise eurozone growth downwards amid second COVID wave Lockdowns and pandemic-related restrictions were likely to slow down Europe's economic recovery as the ECB cut its predicts for 2021 and beyond. 22/01/2021
Green News Tackling air pollution could boost the UK economy by €1.78bn a year Research from the Clean Air Fund and CBI says cleaner air would leave Brits healthier and wealthier. 09/09/2020
Germany Coronavirus causes record plunge in Germany's GDP This is the largest fall since the beginning of quarterly GDP calculations by the country in 1970 30/07/2020
world news Coronavirus: China becomes first economy to grow since pandemic began China becomes first economy to grow since virus pandemic after its worst period of economic decline since the 1960s. 16/07/2020
Business COVID-19 spread prompts Federal Reserve to slash rates The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point in an effort to boost the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus. 03/03/2020
Germany German economy stagnates as eurozone growth reaches 7-year low Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has recorded a zero growth between October and December, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell. 14/02/2020
world news ECB's Lagarde warns coronavirus is fueling economic uncertainty ECB's Chief Christine Lagarde says the coronavirus "adds a new layer of uncertainty" in an already fragile global economy 05/02/2020
real economy Eurozone economy slows amid trade tensions and uncertainty A new series of 'Real Economy' looks at some of the reasons why the forecast is gloomy and how opportunities can turn the tide. 04/12/2019
Business Line Business opportunities expanding for Dubai in Africa In this month's Business Line programme, we look at the Global Business Forum on Africa. In its fifth edition, the two-day event explores the challenges and opportunities associated with doing business in Africa with many companies looking to the continent as the next big investment frontier. 28/11/2019
the global conversation Climate crisis requires wartime-style mobilisation, says Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz In his new book “A Bit of Everything: Power, People, Profits and Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent”, Professor Stiglitz argues that capitalism needs to be transformed if it is to meet the challenge of creating a more equal society. 18/11/2019
Business EU release growth forecast - and it's a mixed bag On the one hand the European economy is in its seventh consecutive year of growth and every EU country is set to grow. But on the other hand in some cases, like in Italy, this growth is 0.1%. 07/11/2019
focus African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential The recent Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum in Abuja, Nigeria brought together thousands of would-be entrepreneurs and potential investors. 07/08/2019
Business Europe’s economy is slowing down According to the preliminary Eurostat data Eurozone GDP grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the April-June period, down from 0.4% in the previous three months. 31/07/2019
United Kingdom Johnson's Scotland visit exposes divisions over Brexit, independence Despite a cash pledge to boost growth, the new prime minister's readiness for a no-deal Brexit is under fire in the pro-EU nation. 29/07/2019
View How Poland’s 'golden age' of economic growth is going unreported ǀ View Becoming the seventh largest economy in Europe after over 20 years of solid growth, Poland’s remarkable growth engine is not receiving the attention it deserves. 25/06/2019
Europe News Brussels Economic Forum 2019 looks at EU's global role Brussels Economic Forum 2019 looked at making the EU a global power, and Arancha González shared her thoughts with Euronews on how that could happen. 19/06/2019