International

Europe’s businesses are expecting to sell more in 2027, both at home and abroad. That should be good news. The trouble is, they are far less convinced about what comes ...

The euro area economy has weathered a fresh energy price shock better than expected, according to the European Central Bank (ECB), with improved energy efficiency, government spending and a global ...

The software licensing decisions made by businesses can have a significant impact on their carbon emissions and technology spending, with pressure to upgrade programs potentially forcing companies to replace computers ...

Artificial intelligence is boosting productivity at companies worldwide, but many chief executives are struggling to turn efficiency gains into higher profits and sustainable growth, according to an EY-Parthenon survey that ...

Euro area banks tightened lending standards for businesses and consumer credit in the third quarter of 2026, while demand for business and housing loans fell, as higher interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty ...

Anthropic disclosed steep losses and explosive revenue growth on Monday as the Claude parent moved closer to a potentially record-breaking IPO, betting on AI’s ability to reshape the global ...

A majority of Europeans have a negative view of innovative food products, despite recognising their potential to help farmers tackle climate change and other challenges, according to a European Commission ...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is taking direct supervisory responsibility for key financial safeguards surrounding USDC, the dollar-linked stablecoin issued by Circle, from November 12, 2026, after classifying it as the European ...

France is not facing an immediate risk of a public debt crisis comparable to the eurozone turmoil of the 2010s, but persistent deficits, weak economic growth and rising borrowing costs ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its three key interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as rising energy prices threaten to push inflation higher and weaken economic growth, hours after President ...

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde resigned on Thursday, ending months of speculation about her future just ​as Europe enters a period of rising economic volatility and divisive electoral politics, ...

Christine Lagarde is stepping down as president of the European Central Bank (ECB) nine months earlier than expected, bringing forward a leadership contest at a time when renewed inflationary pressures ...

Euro area businesses faced tighter bank lending conditions and rising borrowing costs in the third quarter of 2026, with banks making loans less available relative to companies’ financing needs, according to ...

The European Commission has launched a new investment platform to mobilise funding for renewable energy and clean technologies across the Mediterranean, offering up to €4.5 billion in EU guarantee capacity to ...

Digital bank ​Revolut has begun offering unsecured personal loans in Britain, its UK chief executive Francesca Carlesi told ‌Reuters, taking Europe’s most valuable startup into a lucrative consumer lending ...

Greece and Egypt have agreed to advance bilateral consultations aimed at extending the geographical scope of their 2020 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement eastwards towards Cyprus, following eastern Libya’s parliament’...

The growing sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) market is facing questions over transparency and accountability, with nearly a third of providers failing to disclose evidence supporting their sovereignty claims, according to ...

Three quarters of organisations are expected to use specialised accelerated cloud computing services by 2026 to support artificial intelligence (AI) and other demanding applications, a forecast by research firm IDC continues ...

Foldable smartphone display shipments are forecast to rise by 44 per cent in 2026 as Samsung and Apple introduce wider-screen designs that offer improved multitasking and productivity features, according to research published ...

From batteries to wind turbines, European industry depends on materials sourced from around the world. EU-funded researchers are mapping these complex supply chains to spot potential disruptions before they become ...

The European Union imported €11.4 billion worth of solar panels, biofuels and wind turbines in 2025, while exports of the same products totalled €4.6 billion, according to figures published by Eurostat. The data ...

The global LED video display market is facing mounting cost pressures and weaker demand in traditional applications, but revenues are forecast to grow by an annual average of 11.6 per cent ...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has revised its guidance on when listed companies can delay disclosing inside information, adding new examples of circumstances that may justify withholding sensitive ...

EU-funded researchers are developing alternatives to fossil-based materials, from packaging to fertilisers. Their work could cut Europe’s reliance on oil and gas and inspire international cooperation. By Anthony King ...