By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
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
OpenAI Files for IPO, Joining Anthropic and SpaceX in AI Public Listing Race
OpenAI has filed confidential IPO paperwork with the SEC, becoming the third major AI company to pursue a public listing. The move follows s
Flavanols Matter More Than Total Fruit Intake for Heart Health, Study Finds
A study of over 30,000 participants found that fewer than 25% of those following dietary guidelines consumed enough flavanols to reduce card
Christian Eriksen Recovering at Home After On-Field Collapse in Odense
Christian Eriksen, 34, collapsed during a Denmark-Ukraine friendly in Odense on Sunday. The match was abandoned; Eriksen later confirmed the
FIFA Settles €65M Dispute with Lassana Diarra Without Admitting Liability
FIFA has settled a long-running legal dispute with Lassana Diarra over €65 million in damages, without admitting wrongdoing or paying compen
Le Havre Destroys 38,000 Counterfeit Trainers After 15-Year Legal Battle
Nearly 38,000 counterfeit trainers seized in Le Havre in 2011 were finally destroyed in June 2025 after a 15-year legal battle. The French i
Intesa Sanpaolo launches €30.6bn bid for Monte dei Paschi, aiming to become Europe's second-largest bank
Intesa Sanpaolo and Unipol have launched a €30.6 billion public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. The deal would create Europe's second-l
Jet Fuel Surge Cuts Global Airline Profit Forecast in Half
Global airline profits are expected to be halved this year due to a surge in jet fuel prices linked to Iran-related tensions. Despite record