european-economies

Image for 'Slow' EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials' reliance on ChinaFinance

'Slow' EU to Unveil Plan for Cutting Raw Materials' Reliance on China

Image for European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budgetFinance

European Nations Agree 30% Boost in Three-Year Space Budget

Image for European Parliament supports year-long deforestation law delayFinance

European Parliament Supports Year-Long Deforestation Law Delay

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Reality Check for Eu: China Is Eating Your Lunch, Find Growth at Home, ECB Chief Economist Argues

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Germany Remains EU's Top Net Contributor Despite Economic Slump, Study Shows

Date: November 26, 2025

By Rene Wagner and Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany remained the European Union's largest net contributor in 2024 despite its ongoing economic crisis, though its payments have fallen sharply...

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EU's Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russia Assets Unlikely to Cut Countries' Ratings, Agencies Say

Date: November 25, 2025

By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) -A planned 140 billion euro ($161 billion) loan for Ukraine from the EU backed by frozen Russian assets is unlikely to hurt sovereign ratings of EU countries, two...

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European Parliament Approves New EU $1.7 Billion Defence Investment Programme

Date: November 25, 2025

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament approved a 1.5 billion euro ($1.7 billion) scheme to fund defence investments across the European Union and support Ukraine, it said in a statement on...

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French Foreign Minister to Hold Call With European Counterparts to Discuss Ukraine, Source Says

Date: November 21, 2025

PARIS (Reuters) -France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will host a call with European counterparts on Friday evening to discuss Ukraine, a French diplomatic source said. The source said the call...

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EU to Keep Supporting Ukraine as Sanctions Against Russia Bite, Says Von Der Leyen

Date: November 21, 2025

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -The European Union will keep on supporting Ukraine as Ukraine is the victim of an aggression, the EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday, adding that...

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Euro Zone Business Activity Grows Steadily in November, PMI Shows

Date: November 21, 2025

By Indradip Ghosh (Reuters) -Euro zone business activity grew steadily this month as services expanded at the quickest pace in 1-1/2 years, while weak demand sent manufacturing back into contraction...