Economy
ECB highlights 'fragile' economic recovery, praises Draghi's reforms
The ECB cut rates by 25 basis points in September, citing "appropriate" action due to disinflation and a "fragile" recovery, meeting account shows. Risks to growth remain tilted to the downside. Policymakers urged structural reforms, as highlighted by Draghi.
Culture news
How is 'Emily in Paris' creating discord among European leaders?
French president Emmanuel Macron has said that he is proud of his wife's cameo in 'Emily in Paris', but that the titular heroine of the Netflix show shouldn’t holiday in Rome for too long in Season 4... Cue: Rome’s mayor asking the French president to chill.
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Culture news
Last French accordion maker closes after 105 years
The traditional French accordion is no more, as Maugein, one of France’s oldest accordion manufacturers, closes shop after 105 years. The owner blames Chinese competition and Covid for the firm’s demise. The final Maugein strap accordion is delivered to its last customer today.
My Europe Series
State of the Union: Greenpeace warns of disappearing family-run farms
This edition of State of the Union focuses on the future of agriculture in the EU, the situation in the Middle East, the first plans of the new French government and a pumpkin ripe for the Guinness Book of Records.
Economy
France sells €12bn worth of bonds in last auction before budget
France finished its last bond offering worth €12bn on Thursday, as the country waits for Michel Barnier, the new prime minister, to announce the budget for 2025. It's expected to focus on plans to reduce France's deficit and boost investor confidence.
