By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Uzbekistan's UzNIF IPO: A Test for Corporate Governance in State-Owned Enterprises
The dual listing of UzNIF in London and Tashkent raised nearly $700 million, attracting over $2.8 billion in demand. Attention now turns to
Spanish Homeownership Now Demands Over Eight Years of Full Salary
In 2025, buying an 80-square-metre second-hand home in Spain requires 8.4 years of full gross salary, up from 7.1 years in 2024. The Baleari
Spanish Homeownership Now Demands Over Eight Years of Full Salary
House prices in Spain rose 20.5% in 2025, while wages edged up just 1%. Buying a home now requires over eight years of full salary, with the
German Growth Halved as State Spending Fails to Offset Energy Shock
Germany's growth forecast has been halved to 0.5% by the DIW, as the energy price shock slows recovery. Public spending, especially on defen
Tech Stocks Slide as Oil Rises on Renewed US-Iran Hostilities
US airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices climbing and deepened a global tech sell-off. European markets are bracing for
Clinicians Adopt AI Faster Than Health Systems Can Manage, Philips Report Shows
Healthcare professionals using AI save over 132 hours per year, but nearly two-thirds resort to personal tools when their organisations lag.
Spain's Rental Crisis: Half of Wages Now Spent on Housing
Spaniards now spend an average of 50% of their salary on rent, up from 38% in 2019. Madrid and Catalonia top the list, with rent consuming 7
German Industrial Output Edges Up in April but Underlying Weakness Persists
German industrial production rose 0.4% in April, the first increase this year, driven by construction. However, new orders fell 3.8% and out
SpaceX IPO: How European Retail Investors Can Buy Shares and Assess Risks
SpaceX's IPO, expected on June 12, allocates up to 30% of shares to retail investors, including those in seven European countries. European
EU-US Trade Plunges 30% in Early 2026 as Tariff Impact Bites
EU goods exports to the US dropped 30% in the first quarter of 2026, the second-largest decline after Iran. The drop contributed to a 9% fal
EU Agency Warns of Rising Health Risks from Complex Drug Market
Europe's drug market is becoming more complex, with potent opioids and stronger cannabis posing new health risks. The EU drugs agency warns
Zurich Tops Europe's Priciest Housing Markets at €18,229/m²
Zurich leads Europe's priciest housing markets at €18,229 per square metre, more than double Paris. Swiss and Luxembourg cities dominate the