european-economies

Image for European defence stocks rise as leaders look at spending boostHeadlines

European Defence Stocks Rise as Leaders Look at Spending Boost

Image for EU set to launch joint buying for hydrogen in SeptemberHeadlines

EU Set to Launch Joint Buying for Hydrogen in September

Image for EU is strong enough to defend its interests towards US, Scholz saysHeadlines

EU Is Strong Enough to Defend Its Interests Towards Us, Scholz Says

Image for ING looking for acquisitions to grow in Germany, Italy and Spain, says CEOFinance

ING Looking for Acquisitions to Grow in Germany, Italy and Spain, Says CEO

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EU to Tighten Checks on Cheap Products From Sites Like Temu and Shein

Date: February 3, 2025

By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) - The European Union will increase customs checks on goods shipped directly by ecommerce retailers like Temu and Shein to EU consumers as it seeks to ensure fair...

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European Ev Group Calls on EU to Stick to 2025 CO2 Targets

Date: February 3, 2025

By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) - The EU should stick to 2025 CO2 emission rules and roll out incentives to buy EVs rather than waive fines for automakers that miss targets, a European industry group...

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Europe Will Have to Make Itself Respected if Commercial Interests Attacked, Macron Says

Date: February 3, 2025

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - If Europe is attacked on its commercial interests it will have to make itself respected, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday ahead of an informal defence meeting with...

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Euro Zone Factory Activity Sees Signs of Stabilisation, PMI Shows

Date: February 3, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) - The euro zone's beleaguered manufacturing industry showed some signs of stabilisation at the start of the year as firms brushed off rising costs and the threat of U.S. tariffs to...

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EU Must Remain United to Respond to Trump's Tariffs Threat, Spanish Economy Minister Says

Date: February 3, 2025

MADRID (Reuters) - The European Union must remain united to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to levy tariffs on its products, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Monday. The...

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Spain Raises 2025 Growth Forecast to 2.6%

Date: February 3, 2025

MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish government raised its 2025 gross domestic product growth forecast to 2.6% from a previous 2.4%, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Sunday in a post on the X platform...