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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

Partner content presented by CDP

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.

Focus

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.

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Economy

French inflation eases on energy costs ahead of eurozone data release

Energy prices fell more dramatically in December while food prices increased at a faster rate.

Economy

UK productivity puzzle: Zombie firms fail, but jobs remain scarce

Inefficient firms in the UK are failing, hit by the cost of living crisis. If productive businesses manage to take their place, they could provide a much-needed boost to growth.

The Big Question

Orange CEO: Bid for SFR important for European telecoms’ firepower

Keeping consumer prices low isn’t the only priority when firms must scale to stay competitive, said Orange CEO Christel Heydemann.

Economy

Europe 2026 salary projections: Countries with the strongest pay rises

Real wage growth is projected to be slightly higher in 2026 than in 2025 in Europe, but which regions will outperform?

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Renewable materials in a changing global landscape

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Renewable materials are becoming a strategic priority for climate-aligned industrial growth. UPM’s move into advanced, bio-based materials highlights how the sector is evolving to meet new regulatory, environmental, and market expectations.

Economy

ECB holds interest rates as eurozone economic growth remains robust

The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target.

Economy

BoE delivers Christmas rate cut after cooler-than-expected inflation

Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth.

Business

Which European economy will have the highest growth in 2026 and 2027?

After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years?

Earth News

Most of world’s economic growth no longer linked to emissions - study

A decade on from the Paris Agreement, and the link between GDP and rising emissions is starting to break.

Business

Money talks, but is Spain listening? Unpacking Madrid's tax policy

As Europe doubles down on a competitiveness drive, experts warn that Spain’s tax policies could be hitting growth.

Business Line

How SMEs are transforming Uzbekistan’s economy and creating jobs

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Small businesses now play a central role in Uzbekistan’s growth, with rising output, more jobs and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.

Azerbaijan

Peace brings a new confidence in the region, Azerbaijan Tourist Board CEO says

Azerbaijan Tourist Board CEO Florian Sengstschmid explains how regional peace, expanding connectivity and cultural diversity are driving new tourism opportunities, positioning Azerbaijan and the wider South Caucasus as an emerging multi-country travel destination.

World

Who will drive the next wave of green growth?

In partnership with CGTN

At a Euronews–CGTN debate, climate leaders from China and Europe warned that only joint action, smart regulation and advanced tech can keep global heating within 1.5C.

Europe Today

EU needs 'true single market,' Nobel prize winner tells Euronews

Europe has overregulated and punishes failure too severely, hindering the next wave of innovation, the French economist said, calling for a "true single market" in an exclusive interview on Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today.

Europe News

Setting new borders for the EU’s Economic Security, newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Romane Armangau and Peggy Corlin.

Azerbaijan

The Developing-8 countries plan media excellence hub

Baku hosted the first-ever D-8 Media Forum, part of the ongoing D-8 Week in Azerbaijan. Since joining as a full member in March 2025, Azerbaijan is deepening its cooperation with the Developing-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation (D-8).