By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
MiCA Creates Single EU Crypto Market as Hundreds of Firms Face Exit
The EU's MiCA regulation creates a single market for crypto assets across 27 member states. Fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus
Venezuela Plans Record $240 Billion Debt Restructuring After Maduro's Fall
Venezuela's interim government plans to recognize a $240 billion debt, far exceeding market estimates. The move aims to restore access to in
Kazakhstan and EU Sign €10 Billion in Deals During Tokayev's Brussels Visit
Kazakhstan and the European Union signed strategic documents and 30 commercial deals worth €10 billion during President Kassym-Jomart Tokaye
Gold's Fall Defies Inflation: Why Higher Rates Now Drive the Price
Gold is heading for a fourth consecutive monthly decline even as US inflation reaches a three-year high. The metal's traditional role as an
EASA Orders A380 Wing Crack Inspections, Adding to Airbus Woes
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has ordered inspections of A380 wings after cracks were found on several aircraft. The directive a
Nicotine Pouch Sales Surge Among European Youth, Watchdog Warns
Sales of flavored nicotine pouches are booming among European youth, driven by social media promotion and a lack of regulation. The global t
Caucasus and Central Asia: The Next Frontier for Global Investment?
The Caucasus and Central Asia are gaining attention as alternative investment destinations amid global uncertainty. Azerbaijan is positionin
Montenegro Eyes Port of Bar as Key Link in Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor
Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović made a historic state visit to Kazakhstan to explore integrating the Port of Bar into the Trans-Caspia
SpaceX Loses $600 Billion in Market Cap After IPO Surge, Turns to Bond Market
SpaceX shares have dropped over three days, wiping out $600 billion in market value. The company is issuing $20 billion in bonds to fund AI
EU to Propose Banking Reform by Early 2027 to Unlock €1.4tn in Annual Investment
The European Commission plans to propose banking reforms by early 2027 to dismantle barriers between national markets. The goal is to unlock
Lagarde Pushes Capital Markets Union as Key to Euro's Future
ECB President Christine Lagarde has called for urgent completion of the Capital Markets Union to bolster the euro. She argues deeper integra
Yuan Undervaluation Deepens EU's Record Trade Deficit with China
The EU's trade deficit with China hit a record €359.9 billion in 2025, with all 27 member states in the red. Analysts estimate the yuan is u