Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
France Leads Europe in Foreign Investment Despite Overall Decline
France remains Europe's top destination for foreign investment projects, though the continent saw an 11-year low in 2025. Spain and Turkey p
EU Proposes Supply Chain Caps to Reduce Reliance on China
The European Commission proposes capping single-supplier purchases of critical components at 30-40%. The move targets sectors where Europe d
Southern Energy Corridors to Reshape Europe's Gas Supplies, Baku Forum Hears
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev defends fossil fuels while urging parallel investment in renewables. Moldova and Bulgaria stress the str
Stellantis Invests €1 Billion in French Plant for New EV and Hybrid Models
Stellantis will invest €1bn in its Mulhouse plant in eastern France to develop three new Peugeot EVs and hybrids, starting in 2029. The move
AI and Gas Security Dominate Baku Energy Week 2026 as Azerbaijan Positions Itself as Regional Hub
Baku Energy Week 2026 highlighted how artificial intelligence and digitalisation are reshaping upstream oil and gas operations. Executives a
Eurozone Inflation Hits 3.2% in May, Strengthening Case for ECB Rate Hike
Eurozone inflation accelerated to 3.2% in May, the highest since September 2023, driven by energy and services. Markets now assign a 97% pro
Greece Activates Bilateral Deal to Bring 5,000 Egyptian Farm Workers
A dormant Greece–Egypt labour agreement is now being activated to bring up to 5,000 seasonal farm workers to Greek fields. The scheme aims t
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
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