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Economy

Iran war slashes Germany's growth outlook by 50%, with deficit at 4.2%

Germany's top economic institutes say the Iran war is exposing structural weaknesses that predate the conflict — and warn that without reform, the country risks permanently underperforming its growth potential.

Economy

IEA: Global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ because of Iran war

War in the Middle East has 'severely' damaged more than 40 energy assets across nine countries, said the head of the International Energy Agency, as he warned of deepening risks to the global economy.

Business

Lebanon’s €42.4bn gold dilemma: A crisis lifeline or a last resort?

As trust in banks evaporates, citizens buy coins and jewellery while officials argue over whether to unlock the nation’s vast reserves.

Economy

Can economics education help to shield democracy from populism?

By learning how societies navigated past downturns, students build empathy, critical thinking and resistance to simplistic blame games that fuel the far right and populism — according to a Council of Europe body.

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Europe News

Germany's top firms present investment push to revive economy

Around 60 leading German companies pledged a major "Made for Germany" investment initiative on Monday, aiming to boost investor confidence in the country after two years of recession.

Europe News

Price of power: Does Germany need to return to nuclear?

Germany's new minister of economy wants more natural gas power stations and electricity subsidies. But is that enough to boost the economy?

Economy

Germany’s unemployment rate rises to highest level in almost a decade

A rise in the jobless rate is normal for this time of year, although the scale of the jump points to underlying economic weakness.

Europeans' Stories

Closure of Audi Brussels, a symbol of de-industrialisation in Europe

Audi’s decision to close its Brussels plant in February 2025 reflects a more general trend in the European economy: de-industrialisation. Euronews met the workers affected by this phenomenon to understand its tangible effects and analyse the solutions being considered to revitalise European industry

Italy

Italy prepares to negotiate terms of fiscal adjustment plan with EU

Officials estimate it will take until at least 2026 to get the country's budget deficit below the EU’s 3% limit.

Travel News

83-year-old Italian man moves out of airport after 9-month stay

Airport staff became 'like family' to Arnaldo.

Economy

From Popcorn to Corpses: What's the connection between them?

Have you ever heard of the unclaimed corpses indicator and the Japanese haircut indicator? Most people haven't.

Tunisia

Euroviews. Tunisia must break free from reliance on short-term economic fixes

Tunis' political decision to mobilise resources for escalating expenditures without addressing the need to curb spending, downsize the government, and reduce the state's economic footprint is a looming disaster, Sadok Rouai writes.

World News

Greece looks for affordable home solutions as property prices soar

One solution would be to free up hundreds of thousands of empty apartments in the capital, according to a government minister.

Economy

Bank of Israel holds key interest rate despite war

Despite the war-shaken economy, the Central Bank of Israel has held its key interest rate at 4.75%.

Lebanon

Euroviews. In Lebanon, it is difficult to know what rock bottom is

It is a humanitarian duty for the Council of the European Union to support the people of Lebanon and issue targeted sanctions against those who continue to promote their own interests to the detriment of the population, Zena Wakim writes.

World News

Euroviews. Facing global crises, the West has to put its money where its mouth is

For progress, architects of the world order need to take a hard look in the mirror, Dr Markus Engels writes.