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Italy considers new 'web tax' on tech giants to raise funds

Amid a crippling economy, Italy is trying to find a new way to boost the economy by taxing internet companies.

Economy

Meet Paolo Gentiloni: the Italian watchdog of European public finances

The former prime minister has received the green light from MEPs to be the new European Commissioner for economic affairs

Economy

Using the EU’s own trade rules against it: the scourge of ‘VAT Carousel’ fraud | View

By converging standards and regulations, and removing most - if not all - barriers to international export, the EU facilitates trade, improving the standards of living for millions across the continent. However, criminal actors are also using these same structures to engage in illicit activity.

Economy

Thomas Piketty takes aim at wealth inequality in latest book

Six years ago, his book "Capital in the 21st Century" sold 2.5 million copies after being translated into 40 languages. Arguably the most famous French economist in the world, Thomas Piketty is back with a controversial new book "Capital and Ideology".

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Business

Christine Lagarde gets European Parliament approval as next ECB chief

With 394 MEPs in favour and 206 against Christine Lagarde won the European Parliament approval to lead the European Central Bank.

Economy

In Spain, as in Europe, gas is crucial for the delivery of the energy transition ǀ View

The recent draft decree in Spain caught the attention of Eurogas. The draft decree proposes to reduce the investment in the gas grid by up to some 50% according to projections from Sedigas as of 2021. This questions the viability of the gas system in Spain in the very near future.

Economy

Lagarde grilled by politicians over new ECB nomination

She warned European countries may need to loosen the purse strings to help fight a recession.

Economy

Need a cheap mortgage rate? Try this Danish bank - it's less than 0%

Borrowers will be able to secure a -0.5% interest rate over 10 years.

Economy

No-deal Brexit impact would ‘ripple on for years’, reports warn

Separate reports from the UK’s CBI and the Institute for Government contain detailed advice for Boris Johnson’s new administration.

Business

ECB paves way for more stimulus in September

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at the meeting in Frankfurt with the main refinancing rate remaining at zero and the deposit rate at minus 0.4%.

Business

EU lowers eurozone 2020 growth forecast

The European Commission lowered its forecast on Wednesday for eurozone growth

Business

Unemployment rate in EU plunges to 6.3 percent

Unemployment across the eurozone has hit a fresh 11 year low in May 2019.

Real Economy

What is the new economic agenda for Europe?

In partnership with The European Commission

The Real Economy team attended the Brussels Economic Forum to discuss Europe's role in the new global order.

Economy

Platforms like Airbnb do not cooperate with authorities claim cities

"One thing must be clear: A carte blanche for holiday rental platforms is not the solution."

Real Economy

Uncertainty and trade tensions slow down the global economy

In partnership with The European Commission

Whilst domestic factors are set to support the European economy, global uncertainties are weighing it down.

Business Planet

The network empowering businesses to go global

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet looks at how one European business network is helping small and medium sized firms innovate and succeed overseas.

Business Planet

How could the world's largest business support network help my company?

In partnership with The European Commission

More insight on how the world's biggest business support network helps small and medium sized firms innovate and succeed overseas.

Economy

Salvini calls for EU to scrap fiscal rules after election triumph

Salvini, the country's deputy prime minister, said the EU's fiscal rules had failed and that they should be rewritten to focus on cutting unemployment.

Economy

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?

Real Economy

How will the EU elections affect member states' economies?

In partnership with The European Commission

There has rarely been much public interest in the European Parliament elections, but now they are being held at a challenging time for Europe. But what do voters really want?