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Oil and gas prices will not return to normal after Iran war, EU warns

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Estonian minister says 'unpredictability' the biggest economic danger

At a meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, the 27 EU finance ministers considered the economic consequences of the war in Iran. Interviewed by Euronews, Estonian Minister Jürgen Ligi said he believed the bloc could rise to the challenge.

Europe Today

‘We are being tested,’ Eurogroup president says as oil surpasses $100

In an interview with Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, the president of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, stated that the EU is being tested and ministers are quite concerned about the events unfolding as oil currently sits above $100 and the Iran war continues to disrupt energy markets.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Iran war spirals further

Also in this newsletter: Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis tells Europe Today the EU economy is being "tested" amid the Middle East war, but is "better prepared" following the 2022 energy crisis.

Markets

European markets hit record highs amid easing tariff fears

European stock markets opened firmly in the green on Wednesday with major indices touching record intraday highs.

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Economy

EU countries prepare for ECB race as Lagarde eyes early exit

Following reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate ends, some EU countries have begun sounding out potential successors.

Brussels, My Love?

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Economy

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Europe News

Costa dials back two-speed Europe debate, says it's a 'non-issue'

"Enhanced cooperation is not an issue," António Costa dials back two-speed Europe debate, saying unity among member states will prevail.

Brussels, My Love?

From Brazil to Brussels: What's the beef with the Mercosur trade deal?

What are the pros and cons of the EU-Mercosur trade deal? Which EU leader would you choose for a Valentines dinner date? The questions we answer on this episode of "Brussels, my love?' the podcast.

EU.XL

What is EU-INC and its plan to make European businesses borderless?

Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-INC, promising a 48-hour digital incorporation framework to unify Europe’s fragmented market.

EU.XL

EU-INC: Can Europe become the new Silicon Valley?

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Economy

Germany edges back into growth after two years of contraction

Europe’s largest economy returned to modest expansion in 2025, as stronger consumer and government spending offset weaker exports hit by higher US tariffs.

Markets

Gold and silver soar after US targets Federal Reserve in Powell probe

European indexes were mixed on Monday after a rally in Asia, while US futures dipped on reports of a Justice Department probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell. The news sent gold and silver to fresh records.

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner Jørgensen: Housing crisis needs 'holistic approach'

In an interview with Euronews, EU Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen calls upon investors, authorities and market players to work together to find a solution for an emergency impacting more and more EU citizens.

The Ring

Is the Green Deal still alive? López and Bentele pick sides

In this fourth episode of “The Ring”, we focus on the controversial topic of the Green Deal and put up for debate to what extent the EU is united on climate targets and ambitions.

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Eurozone economy grows again, but one big problem isn’t going away

Services are fuelling eurozone growth, but weak manufacturing and rising costs continue to weigh on the economy.