By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
European Parliament Trade Committee Approves EU-US Deal Despite Weakened Safeguards
The European Parliament's trade committee approved the EU-US tariff deal on Tuesday, setting the stage for final adoption later this month.
Spain's Unemployment Hits 17-Year Low as Employment Reaches Record High
Unemployment in Spain dropped to 2.32 million in May, the lowest for that month since 2007. Social Security membership reached a record 22.3
European Markets Rally as Oil Retreats on Trump's Iran Peace Signals
Oil prices fell around 4% on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are advancing rapidly. European stock marke
Heatwaves Increase Preterm Birth Risk Across Europe, Study Finds
A study of 36.6 million births across 13 European countries found that heatwaves increase preterm birth risk by up to 3.8%. Spain, Italy, an
How Russia's Shadow Fleet Evades Sanctions: The Oldest Maritime Trick
French and UK forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Atlantic. These vessels use fake flags, GPS spoofing, and ship-to-ship
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