By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
From Pandemic to War: How the EU Forged Unity Through Unprecedented Crises
The EU's 2019-2024 mandate was defined by consecutive crises, forcing historic economic responses like the €800 billion NextGenerationEU fun
Two Decades On: How the 2004 EU Enlargement Forged a Generation of European Businesses
The 2004 EU enlargement integrated ten central and eastern European nations, catalysing a business revolution. Companies like Latvia's MADAR
EU's ALMA Programme Offers NEETs a Path Forward Through Work Abroad
The EU's ALMA programme offers young people classified as NEETs professional experience abroad to help them re-engage with education and wor
UK Jobless Rate Rises for First Time Since July as Wage Growth Slows
The UK unemployment rate climbed to 3.9% in the three months to January, the first increase since July. Wage growth slowed more than expecte
France Cuts 2024 Growth Forecast to 1% as Spending Cuts Take Effect
France has lowered its 2024 GDP growth forecast from 1.4% to 1%. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced €10 billion in spending cuts acro
EU Targets 20% Cut in Antimicrobial Use to Combat Silent Pandemic
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) causes 35,000 deaths yearly in the EU, with healthcare costs of €1.5 billion. The European Commission aims to
Living with Antimicrobial Resistance: A Patient's Story of Powerlessness and Perseverance
Iñaki Morán, a retired delivery company manager from Spain, has faced four bouts of antimicrobial resistance while battling COPD and cancer.
The Ethical and Practical Challenges of Including Children in Clinical Trials in Europe
Children in Europe lack approved medications due to insufficient paediatric clinical trials. EU rules require drug companies to test on mino
A New Anatomy: How Science Is Correcting Centuries of Neglect in Women's Health
Author Rachel E Gross investigates the historical sexism that created vast gaps in medical knowledge about female bodies. Her work highlight
Europe's Price Divide: Switzerland, Norway Most Expensive; Bulgaria, Romania Cheapest
Switzerland and Norway lead Europe in high prices, with housing and alcohol costs far above EU averages. Bulgaria and Romania remain the mos