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German economy stagnates as eurozone growth reaches 7-year low

Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has recorded a zero growth between October and December, as manufacturing remained in a slump and exports fell.

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Eurozone citizens were sold a lie – and now their economies are paying the price ǀ View

Why, 20 years on from the birth of the eurozone, are people so unhappy and ready to blame the European Central Bank (ECB) for the poor economic performance of their country and the absence of a bright future?

World

Which countries have been helped or hurt by the euro? | Raw Politics

A new study from the Centre of European Policy shows which countries benefited from the introduction of the euro 20 years ago.

Real Economy

Challenging the dollar: how using the euro is good for EU businesses

In partnership with The European Commission

Europeans identify the euro as one of the main symbols of the EU, but for many European businesses the dollar remains the main currency of choice.

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Real Economy

Twenty years on, what's next for the euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

From a dream project not many believed in, to the currency of 340 million Europeans. We look at the past, present and future of the euro.

Economy

Cash out: Eurozone banks stop issuing €500 note in fight against crime

Moves to phase out the euro’s highest-value banknote took a major step forward on Monday.

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European parliament marks 20th anniversary of euro

MEPs on Tuesday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the euro during a plenary session in Strasbourg

World

Raw Politics: Has the euro helped fuel euroscepticism?

The euro is in its twentieth year of being used on the continent, but is the currency causing division in the bloc?

Belgium

On the money? Brussels wants to strengthen the role of the euro

The European Commission has put forward its plans to strengthen the global role of the euro.

Economy

Three out of four Europeans say the euro is a good thing | Raw Politic

A large majority of people in all 19 eurozone countries support the euro currency, a poll has found

Economy

ECB's Mersch unveils new 100 and 200 euro banknotes

Yves Mersch, member of the ECB's Executive Board, unveiled the new 100 and 200 euro banknotes on Monday (September 17), saying they were more secure than the old version and easier to handle.

Business

Turkish Lira plummets leaving the Euro struggling

The Euro sank to its lowest levels in over a year on Friday, with investors dumping their eurozone shares following Turkey's spiralling Lira currency and overheating inflation.

World News

State of the Union: Italy crisis puts EU on edge

Italy

Italy political stalemate continues

Italy's would-be coalition parties have turned up the pressure on President Sergio Mattarella to endorse 81 year old Paolo Savona.

Economy

Head of IMF suggest eurozone leaders sign up to "rainy day" fund for f

Christine Lagarde warns that rise of populism and protectionism could damage Europe's prosperity.

Economy

French eurozone plans to hit German speed bump

The currency bloc's reform faces complications, as the new German government needs time to settle in and resistance is building among northern countries.

Economy

Mário Centeno: "Portugal is a success in Europe"

Welcome to the Global Conversation with our guest Mário Centeno.

Italy

Massive fake currency haul in Italy

Police seize 41 million euros in fake 50 and 100 euro banknotes

Economy

Global economy grows in 2017

The global economy improved in 2017 and will reach an eight-year high next year according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. But needs private investment to sustain growth into 2019.

United Kingdom

Six hospital dinner ladies from Wales retire early after winning EuroMillions jackpot

Six NHS kitchen caterers from Wales have handed in their notice after winning 28 million euros on the EuroMillions jackpot.