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You can visit all the bridges on the euro banknotes in just one town

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Markets

Euronews explains: What are eurobonds and why is it dividing the EU?

What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for the EU.

European Union

How close is the EU to break free from Visa and Mastercard's grip?

Europe needs to roll up its sleeves, or it risks losing its last bit of independence to US-controlled payment schemes. As the first EU instant payment system, WERO aims to become Europe’s ticket to payment autonomy.

Europe

Delaying digital euro harms Europe, German vice-chancellor says

Those who fail to recognise that it is now essential to move forward with the digital euro are harming Europe itself, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil told journalists, amid delays in the European Parliament over approval of the legislation.

Europe in Motion

How do other EU countries view the euro as Bulgaria joins?

A recent Eurobarometer study finds support for the euro remains high across the EU, with pollsters claiming the currency has made doing business in different EU countries easier.

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Markets

Here's why a strong euro could be bad news for European companies

The euro’s sharp rise in 2025 is putting pressure on European corporate earnings. Second-quarter reports are expected to show weaker profits, while a stronger currency and softening demand weigh on sales and margins across key sectors.

Economy

Bulgaria to adopt the euro: How do countries join the Eurozone?

European Union officials gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the euro currency union, a key EU project aimed at deepening ties between member countries.

Business

Bulgaria close to adopting the euro: What stands in the way?

Bulgaria's government is pressing ahead with its plan to join the euro currency union, aiming to deepen European integration.

Economy

Is Trump’s agenda weakening the dollar and shifting power to the euro?

Controversial policies from the Trump administration are pushing investors to flee US assets. But another currency will struggle to take the dollar’s throne.

Markets

Market insights: What is behind the European stock markets’ rally?

European markets continued to outperform their US counterparts despite the recent rebound on Wall Street. Notably, the banking and industrial sectors stand as the top two performers, driven by relatively cheaper valuations, expectations for surging defence spending, and optimistic economic outlooks.

Markets

Euro strengthens, boosted by optimism over German election results

The German election may fuel optimism about potential fiscal policy reform, which is expected to revitalise Europe's largest economy. The euro and the DAX could strengthen further amid the projected result.

Economy

ECB flags trade tariffs, competitiveness gap as risks for growth

The ECB sees rising trade frictions and regulatory barriers as risks to eurozone growth, with US trade policy uncertainty and global demand slowing. While inflation is easing, policymakers remain cautious, with no pre-commitment to rate cuts.

Markets

Global markets roil after Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The world's financial markets are in turmoil amid fears over an all-out global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed blanket tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

Markets

European stocks rally following US and UK inflation data

European stock markets experienced a strong rally following cooling inflation data from the UK and the US on Wednesday. However, the weakness in the euro and the pound sterling may persist due to the ongoing economic and political uncertainties.

Markets

Euro rebounds ahead of crucial US inflation data and tariff hopes

The euro has rebounded against the US dollar over the past two trading days on news that the US president-elect may consider a gradual pace of hiking tariffs. However, the trend may be vulnerable to the upcoming US CPI, which is expected to remain sticky in December.

Economy

Euro area sees stable results for November jobless figures

While Spain and France saw some of the highest unemployment rates in November, Germany recorded the fewest number of people without jobs.

Markets

Why the euro's seasonal December rally could be at risk this year

December has traditionally been the euro's strongest month, with consistent gains driven by US dollar weakness. However, political instability in Europe, US tariff threats, and global geopolitical tensions may challenge the euro's usual seasonal rally this year.