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WEF: Economic outlook improves for 2024, but geopolitical woes remain

Although the United States and Asia are expected to see decent growth, European prospects remain bleak.

Europe Decoded

No, the head of the World Economic Forum is not dead

Rumours have emerged online that the WEF's executive chairman and founder, Klaus Schwab, has been hospitalised, arrested, and may even be dead. The Cube takes a look at where the false claims have come from.

Europe News

Euroviews. This is how to save the European Green Deal

To keep up with its climate ambitions, five priority areas must urgently be put at the forefront of the European green agenda, World Economic Forum's Marushia Gislén and Emmy van Enk write.

World

What does the future hold for the European Green Deal?

What is ahead for the European Green Deal, the EU's roadmap towards a sustainable net-zero economy, as it faces political headwinds in the run-up to the 2024 European elections?

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World

Is Europe's eastern expansion good for business?

Euronews Correspondent Sasha Vakulina sits down with four European officials at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss EU expansion at a time when voters are concerned with economic decline across the bloc.

Tech News

A positive role for AI? Takeaways from the 2024 World Economic Forum

Euronews discovers some of the conclusions of participants at the annual event in Davos, Switzerland.

Green News

World’s most influential companies ‘lag behind’ on sustainability

Experts say it doesn't pay enough to lead on sustainability, and it doesn't cost enough to lag behind.

Economy

Irish Taoiseach pressed on solving economic inequality in Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spoke to Euronews' Angela Barnes at the World Economic Forum in Davos in Switzerland about economic inequality in Ireland and how he plans to fix it.

Healthcare

‘Guardrails’ needed for AI in healthcare, says Commissioner

Speaking at Davos, EU health boss Stella Kyriakides warned of the need to draw up safeguards on AI-driven tools used in the health sector including keeping human oversight over processes.

Economy

Beyond GDP: Why economic growth requires more than just numbers

A new report from the WEF claims that a conventional GDP growth picture is incomplete without a deeper understanding of the underlying nature and quality of growth.

Switzerland

EU enlargement on the agenda at the World Economic Forum

As many countries are on the waiting list to join the bloc, European officials talk to Euronews' Sasha Vakulina about corruption, globalisation, and the challenge to expand from authoritarian regimes.

Green News

What is on the climate agenda at Davos?

Climate change is one of the biggest risks the world faces over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum.

Economy

How can ageing populations thrive?

Gathering for its annual meeting in the Swiss town of Davos, the World Economic Forum has released a new plan to support ageing societies.

Switzerland

More countries join talks on Ukraine peace formula, but not China

Ukrainian officials hailed it as a “good sign” that the number of participants in a string of conferences on Zelenskyy’s peace formula was growing.

Economy

Davos 2024: What the theme 'rebuilding trust' is all about

As we face an increasingly fractured and polarised world, this year’s World Economic Forum summit will look at ways of rebuilding and strengthening trust amongst global stakeholders.

Economy

Global risks 2024: What are the key geopolitical risks this year?

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks report 2024 believes false information, rising conflicts and economic uncertainty are among the most widespread risks facing this year

Business

Global leaders head to Davos: What to expect at WEF 2024

Davos will welcome global leaders for the World Economic Forum 2024 next week with the event focused on rebuilding trust. Discussions will span global security, job creation, climate initiatives, and AI development, with leaders striving for impactful, united resolutions.

Green News

Earth Hour 2023: Here's when to switch off your lights

Switching off your lights for Earth Hour is a symbolic gesture to promote climate action.

World

EU has 'never seen such unity', Croatian PM Plenković tells Euronews

Euronews speaks to Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković about joining the euro and Schengen zones, soaring prices, sanctions against Russia and lessons learned from war.

World

Open the doors to NATO and the EU, says Poland's President Duda

The European Union and NATO should open their doors to all countries who want to join, Poland's President Andrzej Duda says.