Eco-Innovation This Swedish city has put its money where its mouth is on green issues The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030. 31/03/2025
Business Italy's Banca Progetto accused of lending to mafia A court found that companies linked to the ‘ndrangheta mafia were able to access state-backed loans. 24/10/2024
Business Volkswagen faces hefty fine for mistreatment of UK customers The UK's financial watchdog found Volkswagen had sometimes confiscated cars from vulnerable customers "without considering other options". 21/10/2024
Economy German firms struggle to secure loans as economic uncertainty persists Hesitancy from German banks is at its highest level in seven years, according to the IFO. 15/10/2024
Economy How the 'banker to the poor' revolutionised financial inclusion Integrating the 1.4 billion people around the world with no access to a bank account into the financial system is a top priority for governments around the world. Euronews Business looks at the role microlending can play and the legacy of Muhammad Yunus. 10/10/2024
Business Germany approves bailout for struggling Meyer Werft shipbuilder The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are collectively buying up 80% of the firm, as the shipbuilder struggles with a nearly €2.8 billion hole in its balance sheet. 11/09/2024
Business German state decides on lifeline for sinking Meyer Werft shipyard Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, is battling with a €2.7 billion hole in its balance sheet. The German state has proposed a rescue plan. 06/09/2024
Business Dutch authorities fine Santander over 'irresponsible' lending This is the second such fine given to the Spanish bank by the Dutch watchdog, which accuses Santander of not gaining enough financial information about some customers, thereby leaving debtors vulnerable. 18/07/2024
Economy Euroviews. Europeans should bet on modernising the World Bank and IMF In this decisive year for climate finance, the moment is now for strengthening the World Bank and IMF’s capacity to provide climate finance to developing countries, David McNair and Ameer Chughtai write. 19/06/2024
World News G7 leaders agree on €46 billion loan package for Ukraine US President Joe Biden and top global allies took action on dual fronts on Thursday at the G7 summit to reinforce their solidarity with Ukraine as it fights off Russia's invasion 13/06/2024
Green News Can the world agree on climate finance before COP29? Countries are set to make a new commitment on climate finance at the UN climate conference in November this year. 12/06/2024
Economy How Russian state assets could yield tens of billions in cash for Kyiv Issuing a loan could bring tens of billions for Ukraine to finance its defence, according to the US. 12/04/2024
Business Mis-sold car finance: UK drivers could be owed thousands Car buyers may have been charged unfair interest rates on motor loans, according to the UK’s financial regulator. 21/02/2024
Economy UK homebuying struggle: Deposits hit 105% of average annual income The price of an average house in the UK increased further in January, at the swiftest rate since October, according to mortgage provider Nationwide. 31/01/2024
Economy Student loans in Europe: Is university worth the debt? Euronews Business looks at how fees and support systems work in higher education in Europe, particularly in the UK. We also examine how the employment of recent graduates and salaries vary by educational level. 11/01/2024
Economy French banks ploughing billions into green and sustainable loans French banks have doubled the amount of green and sustainable loans given out in 2022, reaching a total of €216 billion, as announced by the Banque Populaire Caisses d'épargne (BPCE) Chairman Nicolas Namias. 30/11/2023