By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
IMF lifts 2026 global outlook to 3.1% but warns of energy and AI divides
The IMF now sees global growth of 3.1% in 2026, up slightly from its July projection. Eurozone expansion is forecast at just 1.1%, weighed d
Citroën's 2CV returns as an electric city car at the Paris Motor Show
Citroën has revived the 2CV as a fully electric concept at the Paris Motor Show, priced around €15,000. The production version is expected i
German firms target Azerbaijan's green energy and Middle Corridor plans
German industrial leaders are exploring investments in Azerbaijan's green energy and logistics sectors. Siemens Energy and others aim to sup
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung nodule surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule in the coming days. The Vatican says recovery should take about a
Thales plans Japan's first foreign-run defence maintenance hub
Thales is preparing to open a military equipment maintenance facility in Japan, the first such base run by a foreign defence company. The mo
Hall and Woodford win Nobel economics prize for stabilisation models
Jonas Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the Nobel economics prize for their models of economic stabilisation. Their work has shape
IEA pushes for faster diesel releases as global supply tightens
The International Energy Agency is calling on member countries to speed up pledged oil releases, with a focus on diesel. The move comes as g
BYD eyes French plant as it expands European manufacturing
BYD's vice-president says France is on the shortlist for a new plant. The company already has 90 sites in France and plans more European fac
Portuguese teen substance use falls, but vulnerable groups face higher risks
Portuguese teenagers are drinking and using drugs less overall, but the highest-risk behaviours are concentrating among a small group with m
Romania and Croatia lead EU rent inflation as housing turns financial asset
Rents in Romania rose 43.5% year on year and in Croatia 40.1%, against an EU average of 3%, according to Eurostat. Analysts point to adminis
Macron's Last Motor Show Pitch: EU-Made Cars Only
Emmanuel Macron opens his last Paris Motor Show, championing a 'Made in Europe' agenda. He wants EU subsidies tied to local production, but
Trump announces Russian diesel imports to US in bid to lower prices
Trump announced Russia will supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel to US and global markets, with another 500,000 tonnes in November. The Treasury