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Eurozone firms see activity lift but barriers to growth persist

Business activity in the eurozone is now expanding for the first time since August 2024, although the upturn remains modest.

Eco-Innovation

What does China’s EV dominance mean for Europe and the environment?

China’s EV boom offers climate hope, but market dominance risks new environmental challenges.

Business

Can Germany's improving financial sentiment beat business pessimism?

Financial experts are more optimistic about Germany’s economy as the ZEW index rebounded more than expected in December, its highest in four months, driven by ECB rate cut prospects and snap elections. Yet, the ifo survey shows businesses remain far more pessimistic about 2025.

Economy

Germany's business climate at near 4-year low as 2025 outlook darkens

A pessimistic outlook towards 2025 is gripping key sectors, with structural challenges and weak investment driving prolonged stagnation concerns for Europe's largest economy.

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Business

Plant closures and job cuts: Volkswagen resumes talks with unions

Management and unions at Volkswagen have yet to find common ground in talks concerning the German car maker's proposal on possible job cuts and plant closures. Workers took strike action on Monday.

Economy

Spain's manufacturing growth for November hit by Valencia flooding

Although manufacturing growth in Spain rose at a slower rate in November because of flooding, it was still above the key 50 level. Turkish manufacturing demand inched up but German and French figures failed to offer seasonal cheer.

Economy

Swiss GDP grows underwhelmingly as manufacturing remains weak

The Swiss economy is expanding slowly, buoyed by trade but hit by weak manufacturing figures.

Markets

European auto stocks slide as investors consider Trump tariffs threat

European automakers took a share price hit on Tuesday after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada.

Business

Auto industry shift to EVs expected to go on despite Trump tax threats

The auto industry's shift to EVs is expected to go on despite Donald Trump's threat to kill tax credits.

Business

German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut thousands of jobs

German auto technology supplier Bosch to cut thousands of jobs, citing stagnant demand for cars and new technology.

Business

Stellantis recalls Jeep and Dodge SUVs to fix computer safety problem

Stellantis is recalling about 207,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs in the US to fix a computer problem that can disable the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control safety features.

Economy

Manufacturing in China turns positive after months of contraction

A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction

Economy

Switching to EVs could cost German car industry 186,000 jobs by 2035

EV car production requires fewer employees overall than in the past, according to new report findings.

Business

Boeing seeks to raise billions from share sale to bolster finances

The aeroplane manufacturer is hoping to avoid a credit rating downgrade by launching a major stock offering.

Business

Italian car workers go on strike as pressure mounts on Stellantis

Workers in Italy's troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years.

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Redefining sustainable manufacturing through partnerships, with Amit Midha, CEO of Alat

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In an exclusive interview with Euronews, CEO Amit Midha discusses how Alat is redefining the global manufacturing landscape through innovative partnerships, advanced technology, and sustainability-driven initiatives, offering insights into the company’s vision and future plans.

Business

Europe's biggest paintmaker AkzoNobel set to cut 2,000 jobs

The Amsterdam-based firm, known for brands such as Dulux, is on a cost-cutting drive to 'accelerate profitable growth'.

Markets

Markets lookahead: Manufacturing PMIs, SNB and RBA rate decision

This week is packed with key economic data and events, including manufacturing and services PMIs from major economies, alongside interest rate decisions from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).

Economy

Why is European manufacturing still in such a critical state?

Europe's manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with August's PMI indicating a deepening downturn. Germany and France lead the decline, while rising costs pose additional challenges.

Business

Germany’s business climate hits crisis-like levels as the DAX falters

The declining business climate in Germany was exacerbated by employment falling at the fastest rate in four years.