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Romanian minister backs EU joint debt in push to reboot economy

Minister Alexandru Nazare also supports the more controversial E6 club of economic heavyweights, saying if it succeeds, it's a "good thing" for Europe.

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‘Real economic consequences’: US warned over ESTA changes

Research by the World Travel and Tourism Council reveals that the US risks losing 157,000 jobs and up to 4.7 million international tourists.

Europe Today

Choose to federalise or 'we can disband the euro,' Varoufakis says

The former Greek finance minister and economist told Euronews flagship morning show Europe Today that the EU is stuck between federation and disbanding, blaming weak fiscal and investment pillars for Europe’s disintegration.

Europe News

European preference is a 'fine line to walk', warns von der Leyen

The debate on "Made in Europe" will be at the centre of the discussions that EU leaders will have during an informal summit on Thursday.

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Business

Monte Paschi board member resigns amid insider trading probe

Stefano Di Stefano, a senior official at the finance ministry and a board member of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, is under investigation by the Milan public prosecutor’s office.

Europe News

Von der Leyen pitches two-speed Europe ahead of Draghi crunch summit

Commission President says bloc should consider cooperation among smaller groups of countries if unanimity is not possible to push through economic agenda. Draghi called for 'pragmatic federalism' ahead of crunch summit.

Economy

French central bank governor quits and leaves Macron to pick successor

François Villeroy de Galhau has unexpectedly announced his early resignation as Governor of the Bank of France. Analysts view the timing as a calculated effort to safeguard the institution's future leadership.

Markets

Asian markets rise after Takaichi win, while US futures trend lower

Asian markets rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a historic landslide victory in Japanese elections, boosting fiscal stimulus prospects.

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Morocco showcases investment ambitions at Davos

In partnership with Morocco Now

At Davos, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Morocco’s delegation promoted the Kingdom as a logistics and industrial hub, a bridge between continents, and a regional leader in renewable energy, aiming to attract greater international investment.

Green News

Economic models ‘fail to capture’ severity of climate crisis - report

Scientists have warned that current models are significantly underrepresenting the toll climate change is taking on the global economy.

Europe Today

Newsletter: 'Super Mario' returns at moment of economic reckoning

Also in this newsletter: why European leaders are flocking to Beijing amid transatlantic tensions, the latest on Ukraine peace efforts, and the French budget is adopted after months of political gridlock.

World News

France adopts budget after government survives no-confidence votes

After several months of stalemate, the long-overdue State budget for 2026 has finally been adopted.

Business

Gold and silver hit record high then fall sharply in volatile week

The price of gold fell from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce. On Friday, the price of silver fell by 31%. This is the biggest percentage drop in the price of this bullion since March 1980. What could be the reasons for such declines?

Kazakhstan

Central Asia outpaces advanced economies with growth above 6%

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025, driven by investment, exports and consumption. Azerbaijan remained closely linked, through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

Economy

Why are Spain and Portugal growing twice as fast as the eurozone?

Iberian economies outperform peers, supported by strong domestic spending and thriving industries.

Economy

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at around 3.6%

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.