Now playing Next Economy Eurozone surprises by avoiding contraction in last quarter of 2022 France, Spain, Belgium and Portugal were among those who posted positive growth, while Germany, Italy and Austria contracted. 31/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy IMF improves economic forecast for the eurozone and Russia The eurozone was "more resilient than expected," the International Monetary Fund said in its latest forecast. 31/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy Gas prices fall, inflation eases. Can the eurozone escape a recession? "It's not a brilliant year but it is a lot better than what we had feared," European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said last week. 24/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy More than 550 firms still do business in Russia. Many are from the EU According to a Yale University database, European companies like Boggi, Benetton, Lacoste and Philips are still doing "business as usual" in Russia. 20/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy 'Fears of relocation are real': Danish industry warns of US subsidies The Inflation Reduction Act offers generous tax breaks and rebates for green technology, but only if it is manufactured in North America. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next Work These jobs will get you hired in 2023, according to LinkedIn LinkedIn’s latest ‘Jobs on the Rise’ list shows there are still bright spots in the European labour market. 18/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy Germany & France account for most EU subsidies. Why is that a concern? The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an intense debate in the EU that pits industrial subsidies against fair competition. 17/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy 'We want to compete on quality, not subsidies' with the US, warns VDL The European Commission President said new sources of common funding should be created to compete against American green subsidies. 13/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy Nearly half of Europeans say their standards of living have declined The latest Eurobarometer reflects growing pessimism across the EU as the cost-of-living crisis begins to bite. 12/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy Explained: What is core inflation and what it says about the economy Core inflation attempts to give a more precise picture of the health of the economy and people's purchasing power. 09/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation falls back to single digits at 9.2% The record-breaking surge in prices seen in 2022 is steadily abating, according to new numbers released by Eurostat. 06/01/2023
Now playing Next Economy Christmas food shopping impacted as inflation hits Belgian shoppers According to surveys made by some of the larger supermarket chains, 75% of Belgians say they will celebrate a “more frugal” Christmas this year. 20/12/2022
Now playing Next Economy EU struggles to reach 'Made in Europe' deal as US subsidy plan looms Despite having months to find a solution to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act, EU leaders in Brussels are still nowhere closer to finding a 'Made in Europe' deal. 15/12/2022
Now playing Next Business Planet EU single market prepares to celebrate its 30th birthday An economic milestone, the single market changed lives for businesses and for people right across the continent and is continuing to do so today. 08/12/2022
Now playing Next Economy Hungary blocks €18 billion in aid for Ukraine and deepens rift with EU The approval of the €18 billion in financial aid for Ukraine requires unanimity among the 27 member states. 06/12/2022
Now playing Next Economy Von der Leyen: EU must react to 'distortions' of competition from US The multi-billion US programme to promote climate-friendly technologies in America is prompting the EU to find similar incentives 04/12/2022
Now playing Next target SME Assembly in Prague: How can firms weather Europe's economic storm? Policymakers hope Europe's current energy concerns can be turned into an opportunity and help hasten the green transition. 02/12/2022
Now playing Next Economy What is a recession? Is Europe already in one? It's not easy to tell Russia's war in Ukraine and the global energy crisis have drastically worsened Europe's economic outlook. 28/11/2022
Now playing Next Economy If Ukraine war doesn't end, next winter will be even worse — Gentiloni In an interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni discussed the worrying state of the European economy and the looming threat of recession. 22/11/2022
Now playing Next Economy Brussels unveils first-ever EU cap on gas prices but as 'last resort' After months of political pressure, the European Commission has presented a formal proposal to prevent high gas prices. 22/11/2022