european-economies

Image for Azerbaijan starts natural gas supplies to Germany and AustriaFinance

Azerbaijan Starts Natural Gas Supplies to Germany and Austria

Image for European corporates expected to deliver worst earnings growth in past seven quartersFinance

European Corporates Expected to Deliver Worst Earnings Growth in Past Seven Quarters

Image for Fitch warns of eastern European downgrades if Greenland strife cracks NATOHeadlines

Fitch Warns of Eastern European Downgrades if Greenland Strife Cracks NATO

Image for German finance minister calls for 'European patriotism' to protect economyFinance

German Finance Minister Calls for 'European Patriotism' to Protect Economy

Image for George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94

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...

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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-...

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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...

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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...

Image for Meloni urges Europe to talk to Russia, sees no swift return to G8

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...

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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...