http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2025 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:01:44 +0100 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:01:44 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/23/the-rich-were-quieter-after-covid-now-theyre-not-and-people-are-noticing http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/23/the-rich-were-quieter-after-covid-now-theyre-not-and-people-are-noticing Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:49 +0100 According to new research, people underestimate inequality when they live in segregated social worlds. But when wealth is openly displayed, dissatisfaction rises fast. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/china-hits-eu-with-427-tariff-on-dairy-imports http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/china-hits-eu-with-427-tariff-on-dairy-imports Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:59:29 +0100 Beijing will slap tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, citing unfair subsidies and escalating a tit-for-tat trade dispute triggered by EU action on Chinese electric vehicles. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/income-of-richest-10-after-tax-how-do-europes-top-earners-compare-globally http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/income-of-richest-10-after-tax-how-do-europes-top-earners-compare-globally Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:58 +0100 Income inequality is a persistent problem across the world, but how do top earners compare on a global scale? http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/20/pension-income-across-europe-which-countries-offer-the-highest-pensions http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/20/pension-income-across-europe-which-countries-offer-the-highest-pensions Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:52 +0100 Whether you’re a diligent saver or haven’t yet thought about your pension, retirement is a hot topic in politics as populations age and state finances are stretched. In Europe, pension income varies widely — but who is best off in their silver years? http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/trumps-oil-sanctions-test-legal-limits-with-venezuela-tanker-blockade http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/trumps-oil-sanctions-test-legal-limits-with-venezuela-tanker-blockade Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:40:35 +0100 By deploying naval forces to intercept sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments, the Trump administration is pushing the enforcement of oil sanctions into uncharted legal territory, prompting concerns in Congress and among international law experts about escalation risks. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/bank-of-japan-hikes-interest-rates-is-a-global-bond-crisis-looming http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/19/bank-of-japan-hikes-interest-rates-is-a-global-bond-crisis-looming Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:38:06 +0100 The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to their highest level in three decades, signalling further tightening ahead. The shift is reviving concerns over rising global bond yields and the risk of capital repatriation from Japanese investors. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/18/mercosur-signature-delayed-to-january-after-meloni-asked-for-more-time http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/18/mercosur-signature-delayed-to-january-after-meloni-asked-for-more-time Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:27:48 +0100 The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/ecbs-lagarde-ai-fuels-investment-no-rate-path-set http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/ecbs-lagarde-ai-fuels-investment-no-rate-path-set Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:34:44 +0100 ECB President Christine Lagarde kept rates unchanged, citing persistent uncertainty and strong AI-driven investment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/ecb-holds-interest-rates-as-eurozone-economic-growth-remains-robust http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/ecb-holds-interest-rates-as-eurozone-economic-growth-remains-robust Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:16:14 +0100 The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/boe-delivers-christmas-rate-cut-after-cooler-than-expected-inflation http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/boe-delivers-christmas-rate-cut-after-cooler-than-expected-inflation Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:02:33 +0100 Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/frances-economic-outlook-for-2026-how-heavy-is-the-debt-burden http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/18/frances-economic-outlook-for-2026-how-heavy-is-the-debt-burden Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:51 +0100 France’s economic outlook for 2026 remains constrained by rising debt, high deficits, and political deadlock. Growth is set to recover modestly, but limited fiscal consolidation and reform fatigue continue to weigh on the economy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/17/signing-mercosur-deal-is-now-imperative-eu-commissioner-hoekstra-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/17/signing-mercosur-deal-is-now-imperative-eu-commissioner-hoekstra-tells-euronews Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:34:51 +0100 In an exclusive interview, European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra said signing the Mercosur trade agreement is essential. Rome and Paris, however, are seeking to delay a crucial vote that could push or kill the deal. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/17/italys-cash-ceiling-proposal-balancing-freedom-and-fraud-concerns http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/17/italys-cash-ceiling-proposal-balancing-freedom-and-fraud-concerns Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:52:49 +0100 An amendment to Italy's upcoming budget law proposes raising the ceiling for cash payments in the country. While some lawmakers are pushing for more 'consumer freedom', others fear the potential effect on tax evasion and criminal activity. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/greece-pays-eu-creditors-ahead-of-schedule-to-boost-market-confidence http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/greece-pays-eu-creditors-ahead-of-schedule-to-boost-market-confidence Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:39:52 +0100 Greece’s early repayment of its first bailout loans underscores an important turnaround, cutting future interest costs and accelerating debt reduction as the country seeks to strengthen market confidence. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/china-puts-anti-dumping-tariff-of-up-to-189-on-pork-imports-from-eu http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/china-puts-anti-dumping-tariff-of-up-to-189-on-pork-imports-from-eu Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:32:51 +0100 The final tariff rates that range from 4.9% to 19.8% are due to take effect on Wednesday and last for five years. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/16/farmers-must-not-be-sacrified-for-the-profit-of-a-few-industries-lawmaker-says-on-mercosur http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/16/farmers-must-not-be-sacrified-for-the-profit-of-a-few-industries-lawmaker-says-on-mercosur Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:09:20 +0100 The EU’s South American trade deal risks becoming another blow to European farmers as Brussels moves to cut agricultural spending, Green MEP Thomas Waitz warned. The deal has entered a crucial week in Strasbourg and Brussels. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/german-manufacturing-contracts-again-is-eurozone-growth-at-risk http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/german-manufacturing-contracts-again-is-eurozone-growth-at-risk Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:56:38 +0100 Germany's manufacturing sector contracted further in December, dragging down eurozone output. While services remain resilient, inflationary pressures persist. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/european-salary-rankings-which-countries-offer-the-highest-average-pay http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/16/european-salary-rankings-which-countries-offer-the-highest-average-pay Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:58 +0100 The start of the new year is a prime time for job switching — with salary playing a key role in many employees’ decisions. Curious about what your European neighbours are earning? Here is Euronews' country comparison. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/15/all-eyes-on-italy-as-mercosur-deal-hangs-in-the-balance http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/15/all-eyes-on-italy-as-mercosur-deal-hangs-in-the-balance Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:05:02 +0100 Rome is torn between protecting farmers and maintaining exports to Mercosur countries. But supporters of the Mercosur agreement fear its silence signals Italy may not be on board. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/15/european-commission-turns-up-pressure-on-france-over-mercosur-deal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/15/european-commission-turns-up-pressure-on-france-over-mercosur-deal Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:27:48 +0100 France wants to delay member states’ vote on the agreement amid mounting farmer anger. But the EU executive says a shifting global geoeconomic landscape makes the deal urgent. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/chinas-economy-loses-momentum-amid-spending-and-investment-slump http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/chinas-economy-loses-momentum-amid-spending-and-investment-slump Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:57:35 +0100 Retail sales slowed and investment contracted compared to previous years as Chinese policymakers aim to make domestic demand a top priority in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/uk-housing-market-cools-as-sellers-cut-prices-for-second-month http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/uk-housing-market-cools-as-sellers-cut-prices-for-second-month Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:16:59 +0100 Prices across the UK dropped again in the four weeks to 6 December, with property valued lower than a year ago as tax speculation and slower demand weighed on the market. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/food-prices-in-europe-which-countries-are-the-most-and-least-expensive http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/15/food-prices-in-europe-which-countries-are-the-most-and-least-expensive Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:00:28 +0100 While food prices are lower in some countries than in the EU overall, households in those countries often spend a larger share of their budget on food. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/analysis-trumps-trade-and-tax-policies-set-to-widen-eu-us-innovation-gap-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/analysis-trumps-trade-and-tax-policies-set-to-widen-eu-us-innovation-gap-in-2026 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0100 Companies say the EU’s deregulation efforts are insufficient against Trump's “carrot-and-stick” strategy of pairing generous US tax incentives with a punitive 15% tariff on imports from the EU. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/italian-media-braces-for-shake-up-as-greek-buyer-swoops-in-for-gedi http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/italian-media-braces-for-shake-up-as-greek-buyer-swoops-in-for-gedi Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:07:58 +0100 The ongoing negotiations could bring a watershed moment for the Italian publishing landscape. The sale of La Repubblica, a symbol of secular and critical journalism, could mark the end of a key editorial era. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/millions-live-in-cold-houses-in-europe-where-is-fuel-poverty-worst http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/12/millions-live-in-cold-houses-in-europe-where-is-fuel-poverty-worst Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:21 +0100 The share of people in the EU who are unable to keep their homes adequately warm has increased since the energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/11/eu-tightens-foreign-investment-screening-to-counter-rising-geopolitical-threats http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/11/eu-tightens-foreign-investment-screening-to-counter-rising-geopolitical-threats Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:10:30 +0100 The European Parliament and EU member states are taking steps to prevent rivals like China from “weaponising” their investments. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/11/eu-enters-final-stretch-of-mercosur-trade-deal-talks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/11/eu-enters-final-stretch-of-mercosur-trade-deal-talks Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:29 +0100 Twenty-five years after negotiations began, the fate of the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU is nearing its conclusion, but the struggle between backers and opponents remains tough. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/us-federal-reserve-cuts-key-interest-rate-but-signals-higher-bar-for-future-reductions http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/us-federal-reserve-cuts-key-interest-rate-but-signals-higher-bar-for-future-reductions Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:15:18 +0100 Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/eurozones-new-star-portugal-crowned-2025-economy-of-the-year http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/eurozones-new-star-portugal-crowned-2025-economy-of-the-year Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:47:58 +0100 The accolade comes from British weekly The Economist, which ranked the 36 richest countries in the world. Luís Montenegro calls the recognition a “fair recognition to the merit and hard work of the Portuguese people”. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/europes-existential-crisis-ecbs-lagarde-calls-for-urgent-reforms http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/10/europes-existential-crisis-ecbs-lagarde-calls-for-urgent-reforms Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:13:45 +0100 ECB President Christine Lagarde urged the European Commission to dismantle internal trade barriers, warning they stifle competitiveness. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/eus-buy-european-strategy-delayed-by-member-states-split http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/eus-buy-european-strategy-delayed-by-member-states-split Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:37:19 +0100 A European plan to favour “made in Europe” products has been pushed back to 2026 by the Commission, with several member states insisting such a preference should be used only as a last resort. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/eu-commission-opens-probe-into-google-over-ai-despite-tensions-with-us http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/eu-commission-opens-probe-into-google-over-ai-despite-tensions-with-us Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:40:57 +0100 The EU antitrust enforcer on Tuesday opened an investigation into the US tech giant over its use of online content to power its AI services, a move that threatens to ratchet up transatlantic relations. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/a-historic-year-for-gold-could-prices-climb-higher-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/09/a-historic-year-for-gold-could-prices-climb-higher-in-2026 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:18 +0100 Gold soared over 60% in 2025, driven by geopolitical risks, rate cuts, and central bank demand. Many experts see further upside in 2026, with gold's role as a safe-haven asset still firmly intact. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/08/chinas-exports-grow-59-in-november-while-us-shipments-drop-29 http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/08/chinas-exports-grow-59-in-november-while-us-shipments-drop-29 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:23:40 +0100 While exports from China to the US have fallen for most of the year, shipments have surged to other destinations, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the European Union. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/08/alcohol-prices-in-europe-which-countries-are-the-most-expensive http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/08/alcohol-prices-in-europe-which-countries-are-the-most-expensive Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:11 +0100 Alcohol prices differ widely across Europe, often because of taxes used to reduce alcohol-related harm. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/07/china-bets-big-on-exports-but-will-europes-economy-pay-the-price http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/07/china-bets-big-on-exports-but-will-europes-economy-pay-the-price Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:00:08 +0100 China’s export surge threatens Europe’s economy, with Goldman Sachs warning of GDP losses in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain due to rising competition and weak EU policy responses. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/06/part-time-employment-which-countries-have-the-highest-rates-and-why http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/06/part-time-employment-which-countries-have-the-highest-rates-and-why Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:00:44 +0100 The world of work is constantly evolving, and so are employee habits. Part-time employment rates fluctuate dramatically across Europe, so how do countries stack up? http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/05/uzbekistan-launches-946-billion-green-energy-push-covering-nations-power-needs http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/05/uzbekistan-launches-946-billion-green-energy-push-covering-nations-power-needs Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:04:24 +0100 At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/05/is-europe-risk-averse-here-are-the-countries-investing-the-most http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/05/is-europe-risk-averse-here-are-the-countries-investing-the-most Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:51 +0100 Europeans’ investments in capital markets vary widely, both as a share of national output and per person. Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands are clear front-runners in both measures. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/04/eu-commission-hits-meta-with-antitrust-probe-despite-us-pressure http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/04/eu-commission-hits-meta-with-antitrust-probe-despite-us-pressure Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:24:07 +0100 The tech giant is alleged to have abused its dominant position with rules on AI WhatsApp integration. The probe could further strain EU-US talks on European steel and aluminium, which have already been hit with steep US tariffs. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/04/property-of-the-people-ecb-says-italys-gold-isnt-political-treasure http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/04/property-of-the-people-ecb-says-italys-gold-isnt-political-treasure Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:06:56 +0100 A proposal to declare Italy’s gold as the property of the people could undermine central bank independence, warned the ECB. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/04/labour-mobility-reframed-uzbekistans-new-model-for-managed-migration http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/04/labour-mobility-reframed-uzbekistans-new-model-for-managed-migration Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:31:51 +0100 With 2 million citizens abroad and €13.9 billion in remittances, Uzbekistan is expanding regulated labour migration, training workers for rising demand in Europe and Asia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/a-decade-of-brexit-britain-falls-behind-peers-in-trade-and-growth http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/a-decade-of-brexit-britain-falls-behind-peers-in-trade-and-growth Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:24:46 +0100 Economic analysis shows UK GDP per capita grew up to 10% less than similar nations as firms froze spending and productivity slipped. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/eu-commission-sharpens-its-doctrine-to-counter-foreign-threats http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/eu-commission-sharpens-its-doctrine-to-counter-foreign-threats Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:55:19 +0100 The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new economic security strategy meant to better anticipate risks facing the EU market amid escalating threats to global trade, with China top of the list. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/which-countries-use-phones-and-smartwatches-most-for-shopping http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/03/which-countries-use-phones-and-smartwatches-most-for-shopping Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:40 +0100 The world of payments is fast evolving as banks seek to improve customer experience. The prevalence of mobile transactions continues to rise, although adoption rates differ across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/02/eu-commission-to-unveil-new-economic-security-doctrine-amid-mounting-global-risks http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/02/eu-commission-to-unveil-new-economic-security-doctrine-amid-mounting-global-risks Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:09:02 +0100 The European Commission will unveil on Wednesday a new economic security doctrine designed to anticipate trade threats and take a more strategic approach to the EU’s existing trade tools. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/02/european-bond-yields-are-rising-again-but-inflation-isnt-to-blame http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/02/european-bond-yields-are-rising-again-but-inflation-isnt-to-blame Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:08:05 +0100 European bond yields are rising despite stable inflation data as a surge in Japanese yields fuels global market repricing. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/02/europes-defence-landscape-which-countries-spend-the-most http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/02/europes-defence-landscape-which-countries-spend-the-most Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:33 +0100 EU countries spent €343.2 billion on defence in 2024, with Germany and France together accounting for 44% of this total. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/01/new-investments-push-trans-caspian-corridor-into-its-next-phase http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/01/new-investments-push-trans-caspian-corridor-into-its-next-phase Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:28:46 +0100 At the Tashkent Investors Forum, officials detailed new rail, port, and digital upgrades, stressing that coordinated reforms and harmonised border systems are essential for scaling the corridor.