By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
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
Spain's World Cup Win: A €4 Billion Economic Boost, But Mostly Fleeting
Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final earns a record €43.7 million from FIFA. Economic studies suggest a temporary GDP boost
EU Fines AliExpress €550 Million Over Illegal and Counterfeit Goods
The European Commission has imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress for inadequate measures against illegal and counterfeit goods. The pen
Eurozone Inflation Slips to 2.8% in June, Strengthening Case for ECB to Hold Rates
Eurozone inflation dropped to 2.8% in June, down from 3.2% in May, marking the first decline of the year. Core inflation also slowed, giving
Survey: Over Half of Germany's Top Earners Consider Leaving the Country
More than 288,000 Germans moved abroad in the past year. A survey by Indeed shows 54% of top earners are actively seeking international oppo
Home Sales Surge Across Europe in 2025 as Borrowing Costs Ease
Home sales increased in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower interest rates revived demand. Slovenia recorded the sharpest percentag
Wildfire Smoke in Europe: How to Protect Your Health from Poor Air Quality
Wildfires across Europe have emitted over 7 million tonnes of CO₂ this year, with smoke drifting hundreds of kilometres. Hazardous pollutant
Austria's AI Boom: How a Tiny Chipmaker Transformed Vienna's Stock Market
Austria's ATX index has gained 21.3% in 2026, outperforming all major eurozone markets. The driver is AT&S, a Leoben-based semiconductor sup
Xi and Tokayev Sign €11.4bn in Deals, Hailing New Era in China-Kazakhstan Ties
Xi Jinping and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed more than 70 commercial agreements worth over €11.4bn on the sidelines of the World AI Conferenc