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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.

Switzerland

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.

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.

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.