By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
EU's De-Risking Strategy: Can Europe Reduce Its China Dependency Without Decoupling?
The European Commission has declared its trade relationship with China unsustainable, pushing for a de-risking strategy rather than decoupli
OECD Report: China's State Subsidies Reach Record Levels, Distorting Markets
Chinese state subsidies have surged to nearly 10% of company revenue in the semiconductor sector, according to a new OECD report. The findin
Belgian Prosecutors Probe Wise Europe Over Money Laundering Compliance Failures
Belgian prosecutors are in advanced stages of investigating Wise Europe over suspected money laundering control failures. The probe focuses
EasyJet Shares Surge 12% as US Investment Firm Castlelake Eyes Takeover
EasyJet shares rose more than 12% after US investment firm Castlelake said it is weighing a possible takeover. The airline's board noted the
Macron Unveils €93 Billion in Foreign Investment at Choose France Summit
President Macron announced €93 billion in foreign investment pledges at the Choose France summit, a record sum. SoftBank leads with €45 bill
CEPI Fast-Tracks Three Ebola Vaccines as Bundibugyo Outbreak Spreads in Central Africa
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is investing up to $50 million to fast-track three vaccine candidates against the Bundib
Spaniards Now Spend Half Their Salary on Rent, Over 70% in Madrid and Barcelona
In 2025, the average Spaniard dedicates 50% of their gross salary to rent, up from 38% in 2019. In Madrid and Barcelona, the figure surpasse
China's Factory Sector Stalls in May as Energy Crisis and Weak Demand Persist
China's official manufacturing PMI hit exactly 50 in May, the weakest reading since February. New orders slipped into contraction, while hig
EU Considers Capping Chinese Parts in Manufacturing Supply Chains
Brussels is weighing a proposal to cap Chinese parts at 30-40% per supplier, forcing diversification across at least three countries. The pl
Nicotine Pouches Surge in Portugal Amid Regulatory Gaps and Health Warnings
Nicotine pouches are spreading in Portugal without a full legal framework, raising concerns among health experts. The products, marketed as
EU's Strategic Autonomy Push: Reducing Dependence on China in Critical Sectors
Europe's trade deficit with China reached €359.9 billion in 2025, with imports accounting for 22.3% of all EU imports. The EU relies on Chin
Oil Prices Surge as Iran Halts Talks and Threatens Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices rose sharply on Monday as Iran suspended all indirect talks with the US and vowed to fully close the Strait of Hormuz. The