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By Beatrice Romano

Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.

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Where Europe's Richest 0.1% Earn the Most: Estonia Leads EU at 8.3%
Business

Where Europe's Richest 0.1% Earn the Most: Estonia Leads EU at 8.3%

The richest 0.1% in Europe capture 4.5% of all income on average, but their share ranges from 1.6% in the Netherlands to 10.2% in Georgia. E

EU and Mexico Finalize Trade Deal Update to Remove Barriers
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EU and Mexico Finalize Trade Deal Update to Remove Barriers

The European Union and Mexico are set to sign an updated trade agreement on Friday, eliminating remaining barriers in raw materials, agricul

French Appeals Court Convicts Air France and Airbus of Manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris Crash
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French Appeals Court Convicts Air France and Airbus of Manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris Crash

A French appeals court convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter for the 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228 people. The

EU to Mandate Chip Supplier Diversification for Carmakers After Nexperia Crisis
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EU to Mandate Chip Supplier Diversification for Carmakers After Nexperia Crisis

The EU is set to force carmakers like Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault to diversify chip suppliers under new legislation. The move follow

Stellantis Unveils €60 Billion Plan for 60 New Models by 2030, Including Budget EV from Pomigliano
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Stellantis Unveils €60 Billion Plan for 60 New Models by 2030, Including Budget EV from Pomigliano

Stellantis will launch 60 new models by 2030, investing €60 billion. A fully electric car under €15,000 will be produced at Pomigliano d'Arc

UK Signs First G7-GCC Trade Deal, Expected to Boost Economy by €4 Billion Annually
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UK Signs First G7-GCC Trade Deal, Expected to Boost Economy by €4 Billion Annually

The UK has signed the first trade deal between a G7 country and the Gulf Cooperation Council, eliminating up to 93% of tariffs on British ex

SpaceX's Potential Record-Breaking IPO: A Look at the Biggest Stock Market Debuts
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SpaceX's Potential Record-Breaking IPO: A Look at the Biggest Stock Market Debuts

SpaceX is reportedly planning an IPO that could raise $75 billion, surpassing all previous records. From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba, these are

AI-Powered Body Atlas Reveals Obesity's Systemic Damage, Including Nerve Loss
Health

AI-Powered Body Atlas Reveals Obesity's Systemic Damage, Including Nerve Loss

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and LMU have created an AI-driven 'body atlas' that shows how obesity affects multiple organs simultaneously

EU Slashes 2026 Growth Forecast as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Drives Inflation
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EU Slashes 2026 Growth Forecast as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Drives Inflation

The EU economy is now expected to grow just 1.1% in 2026, down from 1.4%. Inflation is forecast to hit 3.1% as energy costs surge. The crisi

Eurozone Recession Risks Surge as Iran War Drives Sharpest Contraction Since 2023
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Eurozone Recession Risks Surge as Iran War Drives Sharpest Contraction Since 2023

Eurozone composite PMI fell to 47.5 in May, the lowest since October 2023. France's index plunged to 43.5, its sharpest contraction since No

White House Denies Blocking Ebola Doctor's Evacuation to Germany
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White House Denies Blocking Ebola Doctor's Evacuation to Germany

The White House denies a Washington Post report that it delayed the evacuation of an American doctor infected with Ebola. Dr. Peter Stafford

SpaceX Files for Record $75 Billion IPO, Eyes Moon and Mars Missions
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SpaceX Files for Record $75 Billion IPO, Eyes Moon and Mars Missions

SpaceX has filed for an IPO that could raise around $75 billion, potentially the largest in history. The company plans to use funds for Moon