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Eurozone inflation slips to 5.5%, more central bank rate hikes coming

The European Central Bank, along with its peers around the world, has been rapidly raising interest rates to combat inflation

Real Economy

Putting people first: How can Europe grow its social economy?

In partnership with The European Commission

In the latest Real Economy episode we learn about the people behind Sweden's social economy enterprises who are looking to make a positive impact, rather than simply maximise profits.

Economy

IMF supports imposition of restrictive economic measures in the EU

In an interview with Euronews, the IMF's Managing Director says that more stringent measures could become the norm given the current economic situation in Europe.

Economy

Germany and France still at odds over reform of the EU fiscal rules

Germany and France, the largest economies of the European Union, continue to be at odds over the reform of the bloc's fiscal rules.

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Economy

Brussels approves €8 billion in subsidies for EU-made microchips

The European Union is hoping to boost domestic production of semiconductors and capture 20% of the global market by 2030.

Economy

How prepared is Europe for an increase in gambling and addiction?

An increasing number of Europeans suffer from gambling addiction, a problem that's expected to grow across the continent as the industry's profits are expected to boom in the coming years.

Real Economy

What lies ahead for the EU's fiscal rules

In partnership with The European Commission

Europe is aiming to rewrite its fiscal rules on government spending and taxes. In quite simple terms, it wants debt levels to be more sustainable.

Money

Recession fears grow amid stubborn inflation and rising interest rates

As inflation bites, the UK is bracing for further interest rate hikes and the risk of a recession. Germany is already there.

Economy

Brussels urges EU countries to end energy support measures by year-end

The European Commission said on Wednesday that if energy prices were to flare up again, any support measures rolled out should be "targeted at protecting vulnerable households and firms."

Economy

Is it possible to move on from growth as our key economic indicator?

For more than a hundred years, economic growth has been a key benchmark for successful societies. But is it the right one? Euronews' final debate on the subject at the Beyond Growth 2023 conference takes a deeper look.

Real Economy

Where does Europe's economy stand, and where is it headed?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, we travel to the Brussels Economic Forum to ask high-level decision-makers how the EU can shape its digital, green and economic policies while ensuring the protection of its workers, industries, and consumers.

Economy

EU needs to invest heavily but must keep social model: Gentiloni

European Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni told the Brussels Economic Forum on Thursday that Europe's "social model proved to be effective" through the pandemic and must be kept despite the economic challenges facing the bloc.

Economy

Only 9 EU countries will meet green goals under fiscal rules: report

A report by the New Economics Foundation looks into the challenge of reconciling the European Green Deal with the bloc's fiscal rules.

Economy

Brussels makes overture to Berlin with new rules to cut down deficit

The European Commission unveiled on Wednesday a series of legislative proposals to reform the EU's fiscal rules.

Economy

Explained: Why the EU economy may be heading for a ‘soft landing’

The economic situation in Europe is better than expected, an economist told Euronews.

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls sharply but core rate reaches new record high

Annual inflation across the eurozone fell from 8.5% in February to 6.9% in March, one of the steepest drops in recent years.

Economy

EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, economy and migration

The summit in Brussels comes mere days after Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow.

Economy

Exclusive: EU 'not naïve' about Russia-China ties, says Charles Michel

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, European Council President Charles Michel discussed the Ukraine war and China's proposed peace plan.

Economy

Croatians flock to Slovenia for grocery shopping after euro introduced

Cross-border shopping sees Croatians heading to Slovenia less than three months after the euro was introduced and grocery prices increased.

Economy

Brussels to delay fines for excessive deficit until 2024

Under current fiscal rules, member states are bound to keep their deficit levels under 3%, a figure that many currently exceed.