By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Europe's Wealth Divide: From €29,923 in Turkey to €634,584 in Switzerland
Average wealth per adult ranges from €29,923 in Turkey to €634,584 in Switzerland. Within the EU, the gap is narrower but still substantial.
Estonia and Belgium Lead EU in Electronic Health Record Access, Ireland Lags
Estonia and Belgium have achieved 100% access to electronic health records, while Ireland sits at the bottom with 25%. Digital health litera
Brussels Lobbying Intensifies Over Delayed 'Made in Europe' Procurement Rules
The European Commission's 'Made in Europe' proposal is facing another delay amid intense lobbying from Nordic, Baltic, and non-EU states. Th
Europe's Silent Wealth Drain: Why Savers Miss Out on Investment Gains
European savers lose billions to inflation by keeping cash in bank accounts. Only 26% of EU households invest, compared to over 50% in the U
Uzbekistan Builds Domestic Pediatric Surgery Hub, Curbing Costly Overseas Referrals
Uzbekistan has significantly expanded its domestic capacity for complex pediatric surgery, including liver and bone marrow transplants. The
EU Industry Commissioner Proposes 'European Preference' Ahead of Crucial Competitiveness Summit
EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has urged the adoption of a 'European preference' to boost the bloc's industrial competitiveness.
Trump's 200% Wine Tariff Threat Sparks European Industry Alarm
US President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine over Gaza peace board dispute. European producers say the issue transcends the wine
E.ON CEO Outlines Affordable Path to Net Zero, Calls for Tax Reform and Grid Investment
E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum presents a pragmatic 'Energy Playbook' for Europe's net-zero transition, arguing it can be affordable with strate
Geopolitical Shifts and Economic Volatility Challenge Europe's Global Role
The global order is fracturing into competing economic and political blocs, with China rising as a major power. Europe faces the dual challe
BYD sets new global sales record as Chinese EV market surges
BYD sold 4.27 million new energy vehicles in 2024, up 41% year-on-year, beating its own target. The Chinese giant is closing in on Tesla in
Nvidia to Join Dow Jones Industrial Average, Replacing Intel in Symbolic Shift
Nvidia will replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a move reflecting the AI chipmaker's ascent and its rival's decline. The chan
Apple's AI-Driven iPhone Strategy Faces Critical Test in China and Europe
Apple's upcoming earnings report will spotlight the performance of its AI-integrated iPhones, particularly in the crucial Chinese market. Th