Now playing Next Real Economy 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
Now playing Next Markets European gas prices plummet: Is the energy crisis finally over? The Dutch TTF benchmark for European gas prices has seen a significant drop in February 2024, falling below €25/megawatt-hour (MWh), reaching levels last seen during the summer and marking a steep decline of over 50% compared to the same period a year ago. 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Europe’s single market to focus on green and digital goals in 2024 The European Commission’s 2024 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report looks at how digital adoption and sustainability across the single market has evolved in the past year. 16/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone trade: Here's why imports and exports declined in December Eurozone imports and exports declined in December 2023, according to first estimate data released by Eurostat on Thursday. Euronews Business summarises the data and findings. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Germany now world's third largest economy as Japan loses its spot Japan slips into recession, becoming the 4th-largest economy, behind the US, China and now Germany. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone avoids recession but remains stagnant as Germany struggles The bloc sharing the euro has seen its economy practically motionless in the last year as it continues to stagnate. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. We deserve better than the digital euro Even if the digital euro began as an exploration into solving financial system friction and not just a way to outmanoeuvre the expansion of EU stablecoins, it now can evolve into something far worse, Marc Taverner writes. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded All you need to know about the EU agriculture sector Disgruntled farmers have taken to the streets across the European Union. But how important is the agricultural sector to the bloc's economy? Euronews takes a closer look. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets' week ahead: European stocks rise ahead of US inflation print The US inflation report out on Tuesday could have a huge role in determining when and by how much the Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Business Are these the five easiest European countries to start a business? Euronews Business takes a closer look at the five European countries that could be the best place to start a business. 10/02/2024
Now playing Next Real Economy 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
Now playing Next Economy Where in Europe do people pay the highest taxes? Euronews Business takes a closer look at tax across Europe to see where people are paying the most - and the least. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy IMF: Global growth will be stronger than expected in 2024 at 3.1% The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for global growth, projecting 3.1% in 2024. However, Europe's prospects are not as positive. 30/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy What's in store for LNG and Europe in 2024? The story of liquified natural gas (LNG) — natural gas cooled down to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurised storage or transport — is getting interesting as it increases its share in the global primary energy mix, Osama Rizvi writes. 29/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB keeps interest rates unchanged, sticks to data-dependent approach As expected, the European Central Bank kept rates unchanged at its January meeting, despite increasing calls for monetary loosening. 25/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy European industry activity slows ahead of ECB decision Several European countries reported upbeat services and manufacturing data, the last indicators ahead of the ECB's monetary policy meeting on Thursday. 24/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. What is the economic impact of migration on Europe? The recent surge in migration caused by war and instability means those seeking shelter as migrants, refugees or asylum seekers are affecting the socioeconomic landscape of Europe and its countries in more ways than one, Osama Rizvi writes. 22/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy The five challenges facing Italy's economy in 2024 With the ongoing national challenges such as slow GDP growth, an immigration crisis and a soft labour market, the global scenario remains bleak. For Italy, growth, albeit small, might still be on the cards, Osama Rizvi writes. 22/01/2024
Now playing Next Ireland Irish PM: 'Fight for Ukraine is a fight for wider European values' Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he believes the European Council will vote to approve a pending €50 billion Ukraine fund in February. 18/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Europe is where we see more 'sluggish growth', says KPMG High inflation and unemployment could leave the continent lagging behind other major economies in 2024, according to global accounting firm KPMG. 18/01/2024