Europe News European Economic Congress opens with focus on self-sufficiency In the midst of growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty for the continent, the latest iteration of the European Economic Congress began in Katowice on Wednesday with a focus on economic survival. 23/04/2026
Economy German business expectations fall to their lowest levels since 2022 German business confidence dropped sharply in April, reaching its lowest point since the 2022 energy crisis. 21/04/2026
Partner content How UK–Europe Trade Is Driving the Next Generation of Manufacturing Partner content presented by DBT From electric vehicle batteries to aircraft wings, many of the products shaping Europe’s future are not made in one country alone. They are built across borders – with parts, expertise and technology moving between states – including between mainland Europe and the UK - at every stage. 20/03/2026
No Comment China: Beijing AI and robotics expo highlights healthcare-focused smart robots Beijing’s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors. 18/03/2026
Business Rheinmetall expects 45% growth and defence pivot yet shares still fall German arms maker Rheinmetall posted surging profits and forecast rapid growth for 2026 — but investors do not seem impressed, sending shares lower. 11/03/2026
Europe News EU executive plans energy price relief for struggling industries EU leaders are considering reviewing taxes, electricity network charges and carbon costs tied to energy prices as a quick fix for struggling industries as attacks on the Strait of Hormuz send markets reeling. 09/03/2026
Europe News British charm offensive on 'Made in Europe' as UK seeks closer EU ties UK Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is meeting European Commission officials on Wednesday and Thursday to push for closer EU-UK ties – and argue that any European Preference scheme should include London. 25/02/2026
Europe News Europe’s climate policy turning into lobbyists’ playground – report New research reveals that the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal has been transformed into a corporate-driven policy project dominated by heavy industry lobbying, resulting in a shift away from real decarbonisation toward deregulation and weakened climate rules. 25/02/2026
Europe News EU's 'Made in Europe' proposal suffers another delay The French-led European Commission’s push to embed a so-called European preference in public procurement is attracting heavy lobbying from opposed EU capitals and foreign partners, like the United States and the United Kingdom. 23/02/2026
Europe News Industry bosses call for 'urgent and bold' action to cut energy prices The plea comes ahead of an informal summit in Alden Biesen on Thursday, when leaders will discuss the bloc's competitiveness and ways to revitalise the economy, particularly for energy-intensive sectors. 11/02/2026
Europe News European leaders meet industry heavyweights in power shift European leaders are meeting industry bosses in Antwerp before an informal summit focused on competitiveness. Rome and Berlin push to cut bureaucracy, while Paris calls for Made in Europe preference. 11/02/2026
Europe News 'EU preference is risky to healthy supply chains,' EU industries say As EU leaders put “Made in Europe” on their agenda at Thursday’s informal summit, industries across the bloc are warning that European preference regulations could upend global supply chains – and questioning how such a policy would work in practice. 10/02/2026
Earth News Finnish startup uses sand to slash industrial heat emissions by 90% Finland is leading the race to decarbonise industrial heat emissions, using sand to produce fossil-free steam. 02/02/2026
Made in Europe Inside Europe's booming push for green steel factories This is the story of how a small European Union family business has grown to become a global game changer in the ultracompetitive sector of clean steel. A technological challenge… made in Europe. 23/01/2026
Make it Work EU initiative boosts Austria’s push for gender equality at work In partnership with the European Commission An EU-funded initiative is helping Austrian manufacturers rethink workplace culture, with new training, coaching and equality measures showing how industry can close gender gaps from the shop floor up. 21/01/2026
Europe News EU expects 20% of economic output from steel and aluminium by 2030 A European Commission proposal seeking to re-industrialise and decarbonise the bloc's heavy industry to combat fierce competition from China and the United States has been postponed for the second time, and is now due to be presented on February 25. 20/01/2026