This will impact your life This is what the euro-dollar parity means for you and the EU economy A weaker euro will make European exports immediately cheaper in international markets. 14/07/2022
Europe News Annual inflation across the eurozone will peak at 7.6% in 2022 The Ukraine war and the disruption of energy and food markets continue to increase inflationary pressures. 14/07/2022
Europe News Euro reaches parity with dollar for the first time in 20 years The value of the common currency has plunged since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine. 12/07/2022
Europe News Inflation in the eurozone reaches new record high of 8.6% Soaring energy prices are still the main driver behind inflation, but fresh food is also becoming more expensive. 01/07/2022
Europe News Hungary blocks EU deal on 15% minimum corporate tax Budapest argues the new tax would deal a "low blow" for European competitiveness and put jobs at risk. 17/06/2022
Europe News Eurozone to get its first interest rate hike in 11 years next month The European Central Bank will hike interest rates in July in a bid to tame inflation. 09/06/2022
real economy How the war in Ukraine is hitting Europe's economy As food and energy prices soar, what next for Europe’s economy? Real Economy speaks to a leading economist about the economic fallout caused by Russia's war with Ukraine and heads to Germany to visit an aerospace firm attempting to cope with supply chain disruption. 08/06/2022
Europe News Mixed fortunes as three European economies reveal post-Ukraine invasion GDP It's good news for some and bad for others as France, Italy and Switzerland published GDP growth figures today. 31/05/2022
Europe News Ukraine war is 'a wake-up call' for faster transition to green energy "No country controls the wind and the sun. Let’s make sure that this is the last time that the global economy is held hostage to the hostile actions of those who produce fossil fuels." 17/05/2022
real economy Brussels Economic Forum 2022: War, pandemic and climate to top agenda Real Economy speaks to the IMF’s no2 Gita Gopinath and the EU’s Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis about the economic fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The team also look ahead to the EU's flagship economic event, the Brussels Economic Forum. 04/05/2022
Europe Decoded Explained: Just how dependent is the EU on Russian oil? The bloc gets over 25% of its oil from Russia through a vast network of ports and pipelines. 03/05/2022
Europe Decoded After coal, the EU faces an uphill battle to ban Russian oil and gas As EU countries agree to ban Russian coal, all eyes turn to oil and gas, Moscow's most profitable exports. 12/04/2022
real economy Europe rethinking its rules on government debt The EU is rethinking the rules on public spending, debt and investment that will shape the future of Europe’s economy. 06/04/2022
Europe Decoded Watch: Spain & Netherlands strike surprising alliance on fiscal reform The two countries want the EU fiscal rules to become more simple, transparent and realistic. 05/04/2022
Europe Decoded As the war in Ukraine rages on, Europe braces itself for stagflation The war in Ukraine has sent inflation in the eurozone soaring, threatening the post-pandemic recovery. 04/04/2022
Europe News Ukraine war pushes eurozone's inflation to a record 7.5% Energy prices are once again the main drivers behind soaring inflation, recording a 44.7% rise on an annual basis. 01/04/2022
Europe News EU relaxes state aid rules for companies impacted by war in Ukraine Brussels first relaxed its strict state aid rules to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. Now it's doing it again because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 23/03/2022
European Debates Public health key priority for EU citizens, reveals poll The survey was carried out between November and December last year. 09/02/2022
the global conversation "Europe is already a great space power", says Thierry Breton In this Global Conversation, Euronews' Gregoire Lory speaks to EU Commissioner Thierry Breton about the vital role of Europe's space and digital sectors. 28/01/2022
real economy 20 years on, has the euro cash currency been a success? It was 20 years ago that euro coins and notes first appeared across the continent. Two decades on, what has the single currency meant for our economies and businesses? 12/01/2022
real economy Europe's COVID recovery: economy bounces back but risks remain Europe’s economy is on track for faster than predicted growth - but could a surge in covid cases and supply chain shortages jeopardise that recovery? In this episode, Real Economy speaks to the OECD’s chief economist, to ask if we have any reason for christmas cheer. 15/12/2021
Europe News EU agriculture reforms clear final hurdle, but doubts still remain On Thursday the European Council rubberstamped the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms legislation, which will come into force on January 1, 2023. 02/12/2021
Europe News Brussels urges caution despite strong economic growth forecasts The EU Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni delivered the European Semester Autumn Package on Wednesday. While he insisted that the worst is behind us, he still warned against the possible negative effects of the pandemic on the economy. 24/11/2021
Europe News EU parliament gives green light to agricultural reforms MEPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of changes to the bloc's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). 23/11/2021
target Beyond the pandemic: the outlook for European small business Climate change, digitalisaton and dealing with the ongoing disruption caused by COVID were the top topics at this year's SME Assembly in Portorož Slovenia - Europe biggest event for entrepreneurs and small business. 19/11/2021
world news Car sales in Europe hit record low due to microchips shortage A recent shortage of microchips has severely disrupted the supply chain of the automotive industry, resulting in record low sales in October. 18/11/2021