european-economies

Image for Russia's Medvedev calls EU an enemy, says Ukrainian membership would be dangerousHeadlines

Russia's Medvedev Calls EU an Enemy, Says Ukrainian Membership Would Be Dangerous

Image for European shares sag as investors weigh Iran-Israel ceasefireFinance

European Shares Sag as Investors Weigh Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Image for European stocks hit one-week highs on Mideast ceasefireFinance

European Stocks Hit One-Week Highs on Mideast Ceasefire

Image for Italy to gradually meet new NATO spending target, seeks new EU budget rulesHeadlines

Italy to Gradually Meet New NATO Spending Target, Seeks New EU Budget Rules

Image for Euro zone growth stalls in June with sluggish services, manufacturing

Euro Zone Growth Stalls in June With Sluggish Services, Manufacturing

Date: June 23, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -The euro zone economy flatlined for a second month in June, barely expanding as the bloc's dominant services industry showed only a small sign of improvement and manufacturing...

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Macron Challenges Europe to Rival Us, China in Space

Date: June 20, 2025

PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron threw his weight behind plans for a unified European satellite manufacturing champion and called for accelerated deployment of satellites, as he set...

Image for European shares edge up as US stalls its Middle East moves

European Shares Edge up as US Stalls Its Middle East Moves

Date: June 20, 2025

(Reuters) -European shares rebounded on Friday after three sessions of declines, as a stall in the United States' involvement in the Middle East conflict came as a relief to worried investors. The pan...

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ArcelorMittal Drops Plans for Green Steel in Germany Due to High Energy Costs

Date: June 19, 2025

BERLIN (Reuters) -ArcelorMittal, the world's second-largest steelmaker, said on Thursday it had dropped plans to convert two plants in Germany to carbon-neutral production because the country's energy...

Image for Italy, pressed to boost defence spending, lashes at 'stupid' EU rules

Italy, Pressed to Boost Defence Spending, Lashes at 'stupid' EU Rules

Date: June 19, 2025

By Giuseppe Fonte and Angelo Amante ROME (Reuters) -European Union budget rules are "stupid and senseless" and need to be changed to allow member states to boost defence spending as recommended by...

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Rare Earth Access Is the European Union's Priority at China Summit

Date: June 19, 2025

By Philip Blenkinsop and Laurie Chen BRUSSELS/BEIJING (Reuters) -European Union leaders will use a summit with China next month to seek better access to Chinese rare earths and critical minerals, four...