By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Dark Chocolate's Health Benefits: What European Research Reveals
Research from institutions like King's College London links cocoa compounds to cardiovascular benefits and slower biological ageing. However
Remote Work Linked to Higher Fertility Rates Across Europe and Beyond, Study Shows
A major international study reveals that when both partners work from home at least one day a week, lifetime fertility increases by 0.32 chi
European Drivers Turn to EVs as Fuel Price Volatility Persists
European petrol prices have surged nearly 10% since December, driven by Middle East supply disruptions. Experts note that while electricity
Ceri Morgan: UK-Europe Trade Reset Builds on Deep Economic Ties
Ceri Morgan, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europe, says the UK-Europe trade relationship starts from a 'very strong base' with £388 b
EY Executive: Human Collaboration and Training Key to Unlocking AI's European Business Potential
EY's Global Managing Partner Jad Shimaly says companies lose up to 40% of AI's productivity gains without proper employee integration. He ad
UK-Europe Trade Reset: New Deals Signal Open for Business Era
UK-EU trade reached £860 billion in the year to September 2025. New agreements with France, Germany, and Spain, plus a historic clean energy
Europe's Wealth Divide: From €29,923 in Turkey to €634,584 in Switzerland
Average wealth per adult ranges from €29,923 in Turkey to €634,584 in Switzerland. Within the EU, the gap is narrower but still substantial.
Estonia and Belgium Lead EU in Electronic Health Record Access, Ireland Lags
Estonia and Belgium have achieved 100% access to electronic health records, while Ireland sits at the bottom with 25%. Digital health litera
Brussels Lobbying Intensifies Over Delayed 'Made in Europe' Procurement Rules
The European Commission's 'Made in Europe' proposal is facing another delay amid intense lobbying from Nordic, Baltic, and non-EU states. Th
Europe's Silent Wealth Drain: Why Savers Miss Out on Investment Gains
European savers lose billions to inflation by keeping cash in bank accounts. Only 26% of EU households invest, compared to over 50% in the U
Uzbekistan Builds Domestic Pediatric Surgery Hub, Curbing Costly Overseas Referrals
Uzbekistan has significantly expanded its domestic capacity for complex pediatric surgery, including liver and bone marrow transplants. The
EU Industry Commissioner Proposes 'European Preference' Ahead of Crucial Competitiveness Summit
EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has urged the adoption of a 'European preference' to boost the bloc's industrial competitiveness.