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Asylum seekers 'can boost economy in short term', says European Commission

The European Commission has predicted that the growing number of asylum seekers entering the EU will have a positive impact on growth in due course

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EU on track for modest economic recovery, says EU Commissioner Pierre Moscovici

EU economics commissioner Pierre Moscovici talks to Euronews about the modest economic recovery in the EU and the positive impact of migrants on the European economy.

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EU suspends Belarus sanctions

EU officials said on Thursday that they will will suspend sanctions on Belarus for four months from Saturday. They include those on President

Economy

Experts want 'real driving emissions' tests for EU cars

Motor industry experts from EU member states gathered in Brussels have agreed that cars will undergo real driving emissions tests as well as

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Real Economy

Turning point: Europe's return to growth

This week the Real Economy takes a look at the European Growth Story – is it reliable? And is it back for good? Those questions and more as well as

Economy

Investment, innovation help job prospects in France, Italy, Portugal

France is showing a slight improvement in its employment figures as a result of the first economic growth since 2007. Examples from the automobile

Economy

ECB hints it may expand stimulus programme

The European Central Bank meeting in Malta has hinted that it may expand its stimulus programme in December, while its chief has called on

Real Economy

Jobs and skills: making the match

Europe’s population is ageing and fewer young people means a shrinking workforce in the future to support it. People will have to work longer, hard

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More deflation fears as eurozone industrial producer prices fall

There’s evidence of more deflationary pressure in the eurozone. Industrial producer prices in August recorded their steepest decline since January

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Eurozone manufacturing growth slows up in September

Manufacturing growth in the eurozone weakened slightly in September as new orders and output slowed up, according to a survey. This happened even

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EU unveils plans for a 'capital markets union'

The EU has unveiled a new plan to encourage companies to tap difference sources of investment. The European Commission says firms rely too heavily on

Real Economy

Future of SMEs: Europe’s economic powerhouses

SMEs are the lifeblood of Europe's economy, accounting for 85% of its workforce. But they need to innovate and invest to prosper.

Real Economy

How do countries decide how much they can afford to borrow?

Debt sustainability has become a critical issue for both governments and international investors during the past half-decade of financial crisis. As

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Eurozone industry figures beat forecasts

Industrial production in the eurozone was stronger than expected in July, according to figures published by Eurostat. Thanks to a rise in the volume

Economy

Growth in eurozone economy revised upwards

Growth in the eurozone was higher than expected in the second quarter, mainly boosted by activity in Italy and Greece. The single currency’s economy

Economy

Greek parliament gives Tsipras strong mandate to complete reform negotiations

The Greek parliament gives the green light to Alexis Tsipras' crucial reform proposals, taking Athens one step closer to remaining in the euro zone.

Economy

Final Greek debt plan to go before eurozone finance ministers

A final proposal by Greece’s international creditors is to be put to eurozone finance ministers, with time fast running out to avert a debt default

Economy

Summit up in Brussels as Greek proposals give food for thought and rumours fly

The latest Greek proposals for digging their way out of their debt hole appear to have made tonight’s emergency EU summit almost redundant, as

Economy

An anxious wait in Athens as bailout talks loom in Brussels

With no deal in sight in Brussels, the deadlock is becoming increasingly painful for Greeks waiting for an end to the bailout saga. Even tourists

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Markets rise on hopes Greek debt deal is within reach

European shares lifted to their highest rate in over a week as markets gleaned a sliver of hope that a deal between Greece and its international