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Ferrari Marketing Chief Departs After Rocky EV Launch; BMW Veteran Takes Over
Ferrari's long-serving marketing chief has resigned weeks after the problematic debut of its first electric vehicle. A former BMW executive
EU Pay Transparency Rules Expose Systemic Wage Gaps Beyond Gender
The EU's new pay transparency rules aim to close the gender pay gap but also expose systemic underpayment of young, migrant, disabled, and r
Eurostat Data Reveals Wide Price Disparities Across EU Member States
Iceland tops the list as the most expensive country for consumer goods and services in Europe, while North Macedonia is the cheapest. Eurost
OpenLux Investigation Uncovers New Luxembourg Shell Companies Tied to Spanish Billionaires
The OpenLux investigation has identified new Luxembourg companies connected to Spain's richest individuals. Amancio Ortega's holding company
OpenLux Probe Reveals New Luxembourg Firms Tied to Spanish Billionaires
The OpenLux investigation has identified new Luxembourg-registered firms connected to Spain's richest individuals. Among them are property h
EU Proposes Tax Overhaul to Slash Business Compliance Costs by €8 Billion Annually
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive tax overhaul designed to cut business compliance costs by €8 billion per year. The refo
Brent Crude Drops Below $74 as Iran Conflict Risk Premium Fades
Brent crude slipped under $74 a barrel on Wednesday, its lowest since the Iran war started in late February. The decline reflects investors
Europe Pushes Regulatory Stability as Key to Central Asia Investment
European officials and financial institutions at the Tashkent International Investment Forum emphasized that regulatory stability, project p
KNDS Confirms IPO Plans for Paris and Frankfurt Listings
KNDS, the Franco-German manufacturer of Leopard and Leclerc tanks, has confirmed plans for an IPO in Paris and Frankfurt. The listing could
MiCA Creates Single EU Crypto Market as Hundreds of Firms Face Exit
The EU's MiCA regulation creates a single market for crypto assets across 27 member states. Fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus
Venezuela Plans Record $240 Billion Debt Restructuring After Maduro's Fall
Venezuela's interim government plans to recognize a $240 billion debt, far exceeding market estimates. The move aims to restore access to in
Kazakhstan and EU Sign €10 Billion in Deals During Tokayev's Brussels Visit
Kazakhstan and the European Union signed strategic documents and 30 commercial deals worth €10 billion during President Kassym-Jomart Tokaye