Economy - Europe

EU-India Trade Deal: 20-Year Negotiation Finally Delivers ‘Mother of All Deals’

EU and India sign historic free trade agreement after 20 years of negotiations, excluding sensitive agricultural products in key compromise.

Europe: Food Giants Push Back Against Plant-Based Product Name Ban

Major European food companies urge EU Commission to abandon proposed ban on meat-related terms for plant-based products, citing consumer confusion risks.

Europe’s ‘Made in Europe’ Strategy Takes Center Stage at Competitiveness Summit

EU leaders gather at Belgian castle to discuss 'Made in Europe' industrial strategy amid Trump's trade threats and Chinese competition challenges.

Romania Builds Europe’s Largest Solar Project Despite Economic Upheaval

Romania builds Europe's largest solar farm as emissions plunge 75% since communist era, transforming the economy through renewable energy projects.

Taiwan’s ProLogium Plans Massive Battery Plant in France

Taiwanese battery manufacturer ProLogium advances plans for a major solid-state battery production facility in France, marking significant Asian investment in European EV manufacturing.

France: Capgemini Divests US Subsidiary Over ICE Controversy

French tech giant Capgemini sells US subsidiary providing services to immigration police after international controversy and protests across Europe.

UK Freezes Student Loan Repayment Threshold in Budget Move

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism from financial adviser Martin Lewis over frozen student loan repayment thresholds affecting 6 million borrowers.

Work More, Pay More: Europe’s New Economic Reality

European businesses and governments grapple with productivity, transparency, and worker relations as Infineon invests billions in AI chips while French and German policymakers debate work hours and public service costs.