Real Economy focuses on the macroeconomic issues that shape our everyday lives, reporting on the ground, explaining the jargon, and looking for solutions that work.

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Do the EU's new limits on toxic chemical exposure go far enough?

In partnership with The European Commission

Brussels is revising the limit values on lead exposure in the workplace for the first time in 40 years and also introducing new rules for a class of chemical compounds called diisocyanates. But will these new measures ensure workers' safety?

20/03/2024

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How can childcare help Ukrainian mothers integrate into host countries

In partnership with The European Commission

Daycare centres or 'spynkas' in Poland have proven to be a must-have for Ukrainian women who have fled their country with their children. Thanks to these services, they can learn the local language and seek employment.

06/03/2024

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EU Enlargement: How Albania's EU bid is driving economic change

In partnership with The European Commission

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reignited the EU's long-stalled enlargement process. Real Economy reports from Albania, to see how its bid to join the bloc is transforming the country's economy.

21/02/2024

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A task force for the future: Europe wants to upskill workers

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter Fanny Gauret travels across Europe to explore the challenges businesses are facing and how they are upskilling workers amid the digital and green transitions.

07/02/2024

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Tackling homelessness in Europe: a more 'radical' approach

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews Reporter Paul Hackett discovers how providing the homeless with housing as a starting point rather than an end goal, is transforming lives and fast becoming a long-term solution.

31/01/2024

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Celebrating 25 years of the euro: a retrospective and future outlook

In partnership with The European Commission

To commemorate 25 years of the single currency in Europe, we ask students, workers and a former president of the European Central Bank for their perspectives on the past, present and future of the euro and the eurozone.

10/01/2024

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What will AI mean for the future of Europe's businesses and workers?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, we’re asking what AI means for the world of work. Might it make those tricky tedious tasks easier, or is it actually coming for your job? And if you’re not in the firing line just yet, could you be working next to a bot sometime soon?

13/12/2023

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Inflation drops to two-year low, but Europeans still feel the pinch

In partnership with The European Commission

After two years of high inflation, consumer price pressures finally look to be on a downward trend in Europe. But are businesses and consumers feeling the decrease in input costs and consumer prices? We head to Belgium to find out.

29/11/2023

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How will the EU 'derisk' from China?

In partnership with The European Commission

The EU is heavily dependent on China and other countries for the essential raw materials it uses for the production of telephones, electric vehicles or semiconductors. So how can it achieve its goal of 'derisking' the European economy?

19/07/2023

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Do we need the digital euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. The aim is to offer consumers an alternative Europe-wide payment option.

05/07/2023

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Putting people first: How can Europe grow its social economy?

In partnership with The European Commission

In the latest Real Economy episode we learn about the people behind Sweden's social economy enterprises who are looking to make a positive impact, rather than simply maximise profits.

21/06/2023

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What lies ahead for the EU's fiscal rules

In partnership with The European Commission

Europe is aiming to rewrite its fiscal rules on government spending and taxes. In quite simple terms, it wants debt levels to be more sustainable.

07/06/2023

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The EU's plan to upskill member states

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Commission is eager to train and reskill workers across all member states.

24/05/2023

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Where does Europe's economy stand, and where is it headed?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, we travel to the Brussels Economic Forum to ask high-level decision-makers how the EU can shape its digital, green and economic policies while ensuring the protection of its workers, industries, and consumers.

10/05/2023

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The adequate EU minimum wage confronted by high inflation in Latvia

In partnership with The European Commission

The minimum wage has recently increased across Europe. In Latvia, it rose by 24% in 2023, the highest increase in the European Union. But is it enough to cope with the rising cost of living?

19/04/2023

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How are EU funds helping Portugal’s post-pandemic recovery?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Real Economy, Euronews finds out how the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility is helping Portugal get back on its feet after the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/04/2023

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Why must asbestos regulations change to better protect EU workers?

In partnership with The European Commission

With Europe's climate change targets, 35 million buildings are expected to be renovated by 2030, and many workers risk being exposed to asbestos.

22/03/2023

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EU economic support for Ukraine

In partnership with The European Commission

EU's €450 million assistance package for Ukraine demonstrates the bloc's long standing commitment to its Eastern neighbour, and to protect the ‘future of the continent’.

08/03/2023

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How is Europe addressing challenges in long-term care?

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Care Strategy aims to provide better access to long-term care and better working conditions for carers.

22/02/2023

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How are EU households and businesses coping with the energy crisis?

In partnership with The European Commission

The EU has introduced measures to help shield citizens from the impacts of exorbitant energy bills and global energy market disruption. But are they working?

08/02/2023