Economy Trump announces 25% auto import levies and lower reciprocal tariffs US President Donald Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on vehicles not manufactured in the US, set to take effect on 2 April. Auto shares fell across Asia following the news, with the impact expected to ripple through Europe. 27/03/2025
Green News Economic cost of bottom trawling outweighs benefits, study finds Ocean experts found that the economic costs mostly come from carbon emissions caused by churning up the seabed. 25/03/2025
Economy Bank of England keeps benchmark interest rate stable at 4.5% The central bank's decision comes amid rising uncertainty over the UK's economic growth, especially as US tariff threats loom. 20/03/2025
Economy Swiss National Bank cuts policy rate further as low inflation persists Swiss National Bank continued to lower interest rates in March, while highlighting that external geopolitical risks could still be a threat to the Swiss economy and exports. 20/03/2025
Europe News How can Spain's housing crisis be solved? Europe's housing crisis is worsening, and young people in Spain are struggling to get on the ladder as prices soar, experts tell Euronews. 18/03/2025
Smart Regions Innovation and digital at the service of the rural world In partnership with the European Commission How to retain local brains in a village of 7000 souls like Buncrana, Ireland? Developing innovation and digital through a technology hub close to home. 17/03/2025
World News How can the EU respond to its skilled labour shortage? The European Commission has identified 42 occupations shortages, particularly in construction, transport and health sectors. 14/03/2025
Partner content From Tashkent to Berlin: how Uzbekistan is unlocking global job opportunities Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan In September 2024, during the official visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Samarkand, an intergovernmental agreement between Germany and Uzbekistan was signed to establish a comprehensive partnership in the field of migration and mobility. 12/03/2025
Turkmenistan National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties In this episode of Eurasia Talks, Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reaffirms the country’s commitment to neutrality, global cooperation, and economic partnerships. 06/03/2025
East-West Connect Astana's smart city initiatives lead Kazakhstan's tech-driven future In partnership with MDQ In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore how smart city innovations are transforming Astana into a model for urban sustainability, smarter living and economic growth in Central Asia. 26/02/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: Is France's pensions system costing €55 billion a year? France's Court of Auditors has contradicted earlier claims by Prime Minister François Bayrou about how much the country's pension scheme costs. 24/02/2025
Economy UK wages receive a year-end boost as private sector remains robust Pay growth was also supported by increases in public sector wages, including the wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors. 18/02/2025
Germany German election: Five key issues next chancellor will have to face The next leader of Europe's biggest economy will face a public deeply dissatisfied with living standards, housing and less tolerant towards migrants than in previous years. 17/02/2025
Business Trump set to announce reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners "TODAY IS THE BIG ONE: RECIPROCAL TARIFFS!!!" Trump posted on his social media site, Truth Social. "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!" 13/02/2025
Business Poland's investments set to surpass €150 billion this year, says Tusk Poland has ambitions not only to catch up with, but to overtake, leading Western economies, said Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the former European Council President who in 2023 returned to Polish frontline politics. 10/02/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: Which European economy is set to grow the fastest? The IMF may have predicted that the UK will be the fastest-growing European G7 member, but it's not projected to be the fastest-growing European economy overall. 06/02/2025
Europe News Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgian prime minister More than seven months after the parliamentary elections in June 2024, political talks have resulted in the formation of a coalition government led by nationalist Bart De Wever. 03/02/2025
Economy Jobless figures in EU and eurozone unchanged as growth stagnates The unemployment rate for the EU as a whole was 5.9% in December 2024, up from 5.8% in November 2024 and down from 6.0% in December 2023, according to Eurostat, the EU's statistical office. 30/01/2025
Europe News EU Commission aims to simplify its way to future growth The European Commission has presented its new economic strategy for the coming years. Simplification features prominently in a package of proposals that is sorely lacking in novelty. 29/01/2025
Business Germany lowers 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3% The uncertainty about US trade policy in the wake of Donald Trump's presidency is partly to blame, economy minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday. 29/01/2025