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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."

Real Economy

Brussels Economic Forum 2022: War, pandemic and climate to top agenda

In partnership with The European Commission

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.

Economy

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.

Economy

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.

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Real Economy

Europe rethinking its rules on government debt

In partnership with The European Commission

The EU is rethinking the rules on public spending, debt and investment that will shape the future of Europe’s economy.

Economy

Watch: Spain & Netherlands strike surprising alliance on fiscal reform

The two countries want the EU fiscal rules to become more simple, transparent and realistic.

Economy

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.

Economy

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.

Economy

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.

Economy

Public health key priority for EU citizens, reveals poll

The survey was carried out between November and December last year.

Economy

"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.

Real Economy

20 years on, has the euro cash currency been a success?

In partnership with The European Commission

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?

Real Economy

Europe's COVID recovery: economy bounces back but risks remain

In partnership with The European Commission

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.

Economy

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.

Economy

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.

Economy

EU parliament gives green light to agricultural reforms

MEPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of changes to the bloc's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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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.

Economy

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.

Economy

Germans face highest inflation rates in decades as energy prices rise

Germany, along with many EU countries, is facing its highest inflation rates for many years sparking fears among many citizens

Economy

Eurozone inflation hits 13-year high amid persistent energy crunch

Prices across the eurozone rose by 4.1% in October, up from 3.4% in September.