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Germany

Germany slips into recession, economy shrank 0.3% in first quarter

The figures were a blow to the German government, which last month boldly doubled its growth forecast for this year after a feared winter energy crunch failed to materialise.

25/05/2023

Europe News

European Central Bank celebrates its 25th anniversary

Hundreds were in attendance in Frankfurt to mark 25 years of the ECB. Today the euro is the world's second currency, used by almost 250 million Europeans in 20 countries.

24/05/2023

Europe News

Falling energy prices boost EU's growth outlook, Commission says

GDP in the EU is now forecast to reach 1.0% in 2023 and 1.7% in 2024, up from a previous forecast of 0.8% and 1.6%.

15/05/2023

Travel News

German train strike: 50-hour Deutsche Bahn walkout called off

Deutsche Bahn workers have called off a 50-hour strike after reaching an agreement with the rail operator.

14/05/2023

Money

Why is inflation higher in the UK than in the EU?

As the Bank of England hikes interest rates to keep prices in check, the UK's inflation rate remains worse than the EU's. Here's why.

12/05/2023

World News

Rising prices fuel anger in Austria as inflation bites

The Austria government is under pressure to act as rising prices continue to erode living standards.

10/05/2023

Europe News

EU must 'match expectations' of Ukraine's membership hopes - Metsola

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola spoke to Euronews in Strasbourg on Europe Day.

09/05/2023

Economy

European Central Bank raises interest rates by quarter-point

The European Central Bank has slowed the pace of its interest rate increases, stepping back like the US Federal Reserve from a string of jumbo hikes aimed at snuffing out inflation.

04/05/2023

United Kingdom

Major strike will take British nurses out of cancer wards and ICUs

For the first time, the 28-hour strike will include nurses working in intensive care units and cancer wards, although exceptions are being made in hospitals where a lack of nurses could endanger patients' health.

01/05/2023

World News

Why can't young people in Italy and Ireland afford to leave home?

In this three-part series, Euronews investigates the reasons why young people in Ireland and Italy are struggling to get on the property ladder or afford rent in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis.

28/04/2023

Europe News

Windfall tax needed for other European sectors - trade unions

An OECD report released on Tuesday described workers as receiving a double blow to their livelihoods.

27/04/2023

Money

UK inflation is stubbornly high. How do EU countries compare?

Inflation remains above 10 per cent in the UK while it's in the single digits in the EU. Which countries are being hit the hardest?

19/04/2023

Travel News

German airports empty as strike leads to cancelled flights and trains

Unions are demanding higher pay to combat rising inflation rates.

19/04/2023

Economy

Explained: Why the EU economy may be heading for a ‘soft landing’

The economic situation in Europe is better than expected, an economist told Euronews.

17/04/2023

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Watch: Doctors in England continue historic four-day strike over pay

Doctors in England launched what has been called the most disruptive strike in the history of the country's public health service.

12/04/2023

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls sharply but core rate reaches new record high

Annual inflation across the eurozone fell from 8.5% in February to 6.9% in March, one of the steepest drops in recent years.

31/03/2023

Home

These European countries have the lowest and highest energy prices

Energy prices have fallen but homes and businesses are still struggling to foot their bills. Which countries are providing the most support?

29/03/2023

Travel News

Germany: Travel chaos as unions ground all transport

Airports, ports, trains, buses and subways are all being hit by the walkouts.

27/03/2023

Spain

'I can't save money': Spain's supermarket inflation hits record high

This steep rise in food prices has taken place despite the reduction in VAT on some basic food products that the Spanish government introduced.

16/03/2023

World News

EU inflation tripled in 2022: What's the situation in your country?

The latest data looks at price rises in 12 main areas, including food, housing, transport, health, and education.

13/03/2023