european-economies
FinanceAzerbaijan Starts Natural Gas Supplies to Germany and Austria
European Corporates Expected to Deliver Worst Earnings Growth in Past Seven Quarters
Fitch Warns of Eastern European Downgrades if Greenland Strife Cracks NATO
German Finance Minister Calls for 'European Patriotism' to Protect Economy
George Vassiliou, 'eternal Optimist' President Who Led Cyprus Into the Eu, Dies at 94
Date: January 14, 2026
By Michele Kambas NICOSIA, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou, who died on Wednesday aged 94, once risked arrest in Cold War Hungary smuggling a banned political manifesto...
Nio Pledges to Continue to Advance Business Operations in Europe
Date: January 13, 2026
BEIJING, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio vowed to continue to advance its business operations in Europe after the European Commission set out the conditions on Monday for China-...

Sweden to Invest $1.6 Billion in Air Defence Systems
Date: January 11, 2026
SALEN, Sweden, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Sweden will spend 15 billion Swedish crowns ($1.6 billion) on air defence aimed at primarily protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, the government said on...

Factbox-What's in the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal and Why Is It Contentious?
Date: January 9, 2026
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - European Union countries gave provisional clearance on Friday to a planned EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, the largest trade accord the EU has struck...
Meloni Urges Europe to Talk to Russia, Sees No Swift Return to G8
Date: January 9, 2026
ROME, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Europe should reopen dialogue with Russia, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday, adding that it was far too soon to discuss welcoming Moscow back into the Group...
EU States Back Record South America Trade Accord After 25 Years
Date: January 9, 2026
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - EU nations are expected on Friday to approve the signing of the bloc's largest ever free trade accord with South American group Mercosur, over 25 years...
