By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Poland's Public Debt Surpasses €500 Billion as Borrowing Accelerates
Poland's public debt has climbed above €500 billion, driven by record borrowing needs. The debt-to-GDP ratio rose 4.5 percentage points in Q
AfCFTA's Promise Unfulfilled for African SMEs as Barriers Persist
Nearly a decade after the AfCFTA launch, small businesses still face barriers like poor infrastructure and complex border procedures. Togo a
ECB's September Rate Decision Hinges on Oil Price Trajectory, Lagarde Signals
ECB President Christine Lagarde has indicated that the path of oil prices will be a decisive factor in the September rate decision. The Gove
Florence Opens Italy's First Centre to Combat Digital Addiction Among Youth
Florence has opened Italy's first centre dedicated to digital addiction, named 'Discover – Out of the Shell'. The initiative focuses on prev
ECB Holds Rates at 2.25% as Renewed Iran Conflict Keeps Autumn Hike Possible
The ECB left its deposit facility rate at 2.25% on Thursday, pausing after June's hike. Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has pushed
West Nile Virus Spreads Across Southern Europe: 21 Cases in Greece
Greece has recorded 21 locally acquired West Nile virus infections, most in Attica, with 20 patients developing central nervous system compl
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 1,000 Deaths as Oxford Trials New Vaccine
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed more than 1,000 people, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Co
EU Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger with Conditions on Film Distribution
The European Commission has conditionally approved the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. To address
Hungary Investigates BYD Subsidies After Ex-Minister Joins Chinese Carmaker
Hungary has launched an investigation into state subsidies granted to Chinese electric carmaker BYD. The probe follows former foreign minist
EU Prepares to Accept New US Tariffs as Long as 15% Cap Holds
The EU is bracing for new US tariffs on forced labour, expected within days. Brussels insists the duties must respect the 15% cap from the J
Why Gen Z in Europe Is Saying No to Management: A Leadership Crisis Looms
Only 6% of Gen Z workers want senior management roles, according to workplace engagement expert Tomasz Szklarski. The burden of larger teams
New Review: Up to Five Daily Cups of Coffee Safe for Heart Health
A new review by the American Heart Association concludes that up to 400 mg of caffeine daily—about five cups of coffee—is safe for most adul