By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
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
Paraguay's President Urges Swift EU-Mercosur Deal Implementation, Warns of Strategic Mistake
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña has urged the EU to provisionally apply the Mercosur trade deal without delay, warning that stalling woul
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.
EU-India Trade Deal Strengthens Europe's Role in Multipolar World, Costa Says
The EU and India signed a landmark free trade deal reducing tariffs on over 90% of European exports. European Council President António Cost
Trump's 200% Wine Tariff Threat Sparks European Industry Alarm
US President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine over Gaza peace board dispute. European producers say the issue transcends the wine
Poland's Gold Reserves Surpass ECB, NBP Targets 700 Tonnes
Poland's gold reserves have reached 550 tonnes, surpassing the European Central Bank's 506.5 tonnes. The National Bank of Poland aims to inc
Beyond the Hype: Why Practical AI is Critical for Europe's Small Businesses
The president of Alibaba.com argues that AI's true value for European SMEs lies in practical applications like supplier verification and com
E.ON CEO Outlines Affordable Path to Net Zero, Calls for Tax Reform and Grid Investment
E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum presents a pragmatic 'Energy Playbook' for Europe's net-zero transition, arguing it can be affordable with strate
Geopolitical Shifts and Economic Volatility Challenge Europe's Global Role
The global order is fracturing into competing economic and political blocs, with China rising as a major power. Europe faces the dual challe