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Now playing Next Economy Eurozone growth slows down hit by impact of Ukraine war and pandemic Spain and Germany saw their economies grow by 0.3% and 0.2% respectively in the first three months of the year, quarter-on-quarter -- far smaller than previously projected. France stagnated (0%) and Italy fell (-0.2%). 29/04/2022
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Now playing Next Real Economy 20 years on, has the euro cash currency been a success? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION It was 20 years ago that euro coins and notes first appeared across the continent. Two decades on, what has the single currency meant for our economies and businesses? 12/01/2022
Now playing Next Economy Europe faces tough call on stimulus amid omicron fears The European Central Bank is being pulled two ways: It's caught between a scheduled end of its pandemic stimulus and growing alarm about the new omicron variant of the coronavirus. 16/12/2021
Now playing Next Real Economy Europe's COVID recovery: economy bounces back but risks remain IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Europe’s economy is on track for faster than predicted growth - but could a surge in covid cases and supply chain shortages jeopardise that recovery? In this episode, Real Economy speaks to the OECD’s chief economist, to ask if we have any reason for christmas cheer. 15/12/2021
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone finance ministers celebrate 20 years of European currency Eurozone finance ministers celebrate 20 years of European currency 07/12/2021
Now playing Next Economy Inflation in eurozone hits record high of 4.9% Consumer prices across the 19 countries that use the euro currency are rising at a record rate as a result of a huge spike in energy costs this year. 01/12/2021
Now playing Next Economy Brussels urges caution despite strong economic growth forecasts The EU Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni delivered the European Semester Autumn Package on Wednesday. While he insisted that the worst is behind us, he still warned against the possible negative effects of the pandemic on the economy. 24/11/2021
Now playing Next Economy Germans face highest inflation rates in decades as energy prices rise Germany, along with many EU countries, is facing its highest inflation rates for many years sparking fears among many citizens 07/11/2021
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation hits 13-year high amid persistent energy crunch Prices across the eurozone rose by 4.1% in October, up from 3.4% in September. 29/10/2021
Now playing Next Economy EU divided over response to soaring, 'unbearable' energy prices Economic and finance ministers met in Luxembourg, laying bare intra-EU divisions. 04/10/2021
Now playing Next Tech News Eurozone GDP recovered more rapidly than expected post-COVID lockdowns Increased consumer spending was marked out as a catalyst for a rapid rise in GDP in the EU and eurozone, according to the new report. 09/09/2021
Now playing Next Business Eurozone inflation rises to a 10-year high The annual inflation rate in the 19 countries that use the euro currency jumped to a 10-year high of 3%, according to a flash estimate from the EU's statistics office Eurostat. 31/08/2021
Now playing Next Economy 'All 27 EU countries to fully recovery from COVID crisis in 18 months' The European Commission President credits the vaccine roll-out and the €750-billion recovery fund as the key elements behind the recovery. 30/06/2021
Now playing Next Economy Europe’s economy slid back into recession as US roared ahead The European economy officially entered a double-dip recession in the first quarter of the year, as the continent paid the price for slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns. 30/04/2021
Now playing Next Economy EU governments agree to continue uncapped spending until mid-2022 European Union finance ministers said during a video conference on Tuesday that unlimited spending must be allowed until the recovery from the pandemic is secure. 16/03/2021