Bernard Arnault lambasts French policies, says are chasing away business
Bernard Arnault, one of the richest men on the planet, has sharply criticised the economic policies of French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of hurting…
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BMW expects lower-than-expected profit margin due to weak sales
BMW expects its fourth-quarter pre-tax earnings to be significantly below last year and its full-year margin to be in the lower half of its 6-7 per cent target,…
Denmark boosts Arctic defence spending by $2.1 billion, responding to US pressure
Denmark said it would spend 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.
For the EU elite, a lesson in how an American succeeds, no credentials needed
Anyone who still doubts that Donald Trump has a wicked sense of humour need only consider his chosen ambassador to the EU, Andrew Puzder, recent CEO of the Hardee’s…
Germany’s Baerbock: ‘I can handle Trump’s trade chief Rubio – I lived in Florida’
Germany's outgoing foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has insisted she had an advantage when dealing with US President Donald Trump and his administration - because…
‘We are a reliable partner’ says Spain after Trump’s veiled criticism
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has responded to US President Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms of Europe’s defence spending.
Renault overtakes Stellantis in European car sales
Troubled Amsterdam-based multinational vehicle giant Stellantis has seen its market share drop by 7 per cent, losing its second-largest carmaker in Europe slot to…
COSCO and the US blacklist: Europe’s ports or Beijing’s tentacles?
The United States has just delivered an almighty wake-up call to Europe, blacklisting China’s state-owned maritime leviathan, COSCO, in a bold stroke that could…
Denmark’s prime minister summons business leaders following Trump’s Greenland threat
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called the country's business leaders to a meeting on January 16 after US President-elect Donald Trump last week threatened…
UK bans German fresh meat imports amid foot-and-mouth scare
The United Kingdom has implemented wide-ranging import bans against Germany regarding various animals and fresh meats after the discovery of foot-and-mouth disease…
‘Rising obesity threatens Sweden’s defence capabilities,’ says Brigadier General
The Swedish Defence Force's General Physician, Brigadier General Claes Ivgren, has voiced concerns about the declining physical health of Swedes.
Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria
Germany is leading European Union discussions on easing sanctions imposed on the Syrian government of toppled President Bashar al-Assad and aiding the country's…
Russia-linked tanker crew detained in probe over Baltic cable damage
Finnish authorities have detained several crew members of the Russia-linked oil tanker Eagle S.
Germany ‘entering longest economic slump since WW2’
A forecast by the Handelsblatt Research Institute (HRI) has predicted that the German economy is set to suffer a third consecutive year of recession, something not…
German CDU leader Merz warns against ‘dangerous spiral of tariffs’
German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz has told news agency DPA he would support a new attempt at talks on a free trade deal with the US.
What will the EU do when cars become commodities?
Volkswagen has defused the labour crisis sparked by its announcement of impending plant closures with a deal that agrees to keep these factories open and reduce…
Apple pulls products from EU market as ban on non-USB C connectors takes effect
Apple has pulled all of its iPhone 14, 14 Plus, and iPhone SE products from the European Union market as the bloc's ban on non-USB-C connectors came into effect…
Trump urges EU to boost US energy imports or face tariffs
US President-elect Donald Trump said on December 20 that the European Union should step up US oil and gas imports or face tariffs on the bloc's exports that include…
EU-Switzerland ‘reset’ deal denounced as ‘submission of Switzerland to EU’
A new agreement between Switzerland and the European Union resetting their relationship appears to face a rocky road to ratification.
China demands EU end sanctions over Ukraine War
China has demanded the European Union immediately lifts sanctions on several of its companies recently blacklisted for allegedly supporting the Russian war machine…
Cold Christmas for employees at Austrian motorcycle giant KTM as production comes to a halt
The crisis at Austrian motorbike manufacturer KTM is worsening, with the company unable to pay its 6,000 employees the previously promised November and December…
Audi to recall more than 700,000 cars in new blow for owner VW
Audi, a Volkswagen subsidiary, has said it will have to recall hundreds of thousands of cars due to technical issues.
Turkish construction companies rally on expectations of Syria rebuild boost
Shares in Turkish construction and cement companies surged on December 9, buoyed by expectations they will benefit from rebuilding in Syria after rebels overthrew President…
France claims ‘EC chief betrays European farmers’ with EU-Mercosur
French farmers view the European Union-Mercosur trade deal, endorsed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as a "betrayal" of European agricultural…
French hard-left chief brands Trump a ‘threat’, accuses US of ‘economic imperialism’ via NATO
French leader of the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) party Jean-Luc Mélenchon has criticised US President-elect Donald Trump, describing him as "a threat" and…
Tension between Brussels and airlines over cabin-baggage charges
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, has met with the Spanish Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, to discuss a…
EC chief von der Leyen in Uruguay to push EU-Mercosur wrap-up amid French opposition
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay, signalling a last effort to finalise the long-delayed European Union-Mercosur trade agreement.
ECB’s Lagarde sees weak growth, dominated by downside risks
Eurozone economic growth could be weaker in the months ahead and the medium-term outlook is uncertain with downside risks dominating, European Central Bank President…
Carrefour apologises following Brazilian fury over EU-Mercosur deal snub
French supermarket giant Carrefour has been fending off the fury of Brazilian farmers after its CEO Alexandre Bompard publicly criticised the proposed European Union-Mercosur…
Polish Government rejects EU-Mercosur trade deal
The Polish Government has adopted a resolution committing it to opposing the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the region consisting…