european-economies
Global Defense Stocks Advance After Trump Calls for Higher US Military Budget
Italy Wants Stricter 5% Safeguard Trigger in Mercosur Deal, Minister Says
China Seeks to Enhance Ties With Ireland to Boost Relations With EU
Germany's Csu Says It Will Push Ahead With European Stock Exchange Plan
Euro Zone Manufacturing Slips Deeper Into Contraction at Year-End, PMI Shows
Date: January 2, 2026
By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Euro zone factory activity retreated further into contraction territory in December as production decreased for the first time in 10 months, dampened by...
Factbox-After Bulgaria, Euro Expansion Faces Hurdles in Remaining EU States
Date: January 1, 2026
Jan 1 (Reuters) - Bulgaria became the 21st member of the euro zone on Thursday despite opposition from half its electorate, leaving only a handful of countries in the 27-member European Union yet to...
Germany's Merz Tells Europe to Assert Itself to Safeguard Peace, Prosperity
Date: December 30, 2025
By Madeline Chambers BERLIN, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Europe must assert its interests more strongly to ensure peace and prosperity in 2026 amid challenges from Russian aggression, global protectionism and...
EU Plans Checks Against Cheap Plastic Imports, Ft Says
Date: December 23, 2025
Dec 23 (Reuters) - The European Union is planning checks on imported plastics and other steps to support its recycling industry, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Proposals, expected as soon as...
New Car Sales in Europe Rise for Fifth Month Helped by EVs
Date: December 23, 2025
Dec 23 (Reuters) - New car sales in Europe rose year-on-year in November for a fifth consecutive month, helped by an increase in EV registrations in markets including Germany, Italy and Spain, data...
Factbox-How Europe Plans to Bolster Its Military Ranks
Date: December 22, 2025
Dec 22 (Reuters) - As the United States presses on with talks on a potential peace deal to end the Ukraine war, European leaders have warned about Russia's threat to Europe at a time when some...