By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Why Gen Z in Europe Is Saying No to Management: A Leadership Crisis Looms
Only 6% of Gen Z workers want senior management roles, according to workplace engagement expert Tomasz Szklarski. The burden of larger teams
New Review: Up to Five Daily Cups of Coffee Safe for Heart Health
A new review by the American Heart Association concludes that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily—about five cups of coffee—is safe for most adul
Spanish Resale Home Prices Hit 21-Year High with 17.2% Annual Surge
Resale home prices in Spain hit a 21-year high in June 2026, rising 17.2% year-on-year to €3,133 per square metre. The Region of Murcia led
Spain Proposes Ban on Smoking at Terraces and Beaches in Major Anti-Tobacco Overhaul
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a draft law expanding smoke-free areas to terraces, beaches, and public venues. The bill bans under-18
Kazakhstan Condemns Drone Strikes on Black Sea Oil Tankers as CPC Terminal Suspends Operations
Four tankers carrying Kazakh crude were struck by drones at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk over four days. Kazakhs
Kazakhstan Pitches Full-Cycle Economy to China Beyond Raw Materials
Kazakhstan and China signed a cooperation plan to 2030, moving beyond raw-material trade. A CATL battery plant deal exemplifies Astana's pit
One Year On: The Turnberry Trade Deal's Mixed Legacy for EU-US Relations
Trade between the EU and US rose 4.5% to €1.8 trillion in 2025 despite tariff disputes. Europe is on track to meet its €520 billion investme
Protecting Infants from Europe's Intensifying Summer Heatwaves
Children are more vulnerable to heat stress than adults, with rising temperatures across Europe causing nearly 400 child deaths annually. Ex
Europe's Most Indebted Households Are in the North, Not the South
Eurostat data shows household debt in the EU averaged 49.4% of GDP in 2025, with the highest levels in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden.
Revolut Chairman Urges Europe to End Banking Fragmentation and Build Global Champions
Europe's banking sector remains too fragmented to compete globally, with a €620 billion annual funding gap for innovation. Revolut Chairman
EU Commissioner: Banking Fragmentation Is Main Obstacle to Competitiveness
EU Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque argues that banking fragmentation is the primary barrier to the bloc's competitive
Azerbaijan and Germany Forge Deeper Industrial Ties Beyond Energy Supplies
Bilateral trade between Germany and Azerbaijan hit €1.7 billion in 2025, driven by industrial equipment and machinery. Over 250 German compa