To keep spending, more Europeans are saving less. This trend is particularly pronounced in Spain and Italy, where consumers ...

Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, ...

The European Union brings together 27 countries into one of the world's largest economic blocs, with a collective economy ...

In terms of GDP per capita, even the poorest US state outranked the top five European economies in 2024 — with the sole exception of Germany, where the gap narrowed to around €1,500. But how do the ...

For much of the postwar era, European policymakers have prioritized stability and predictability over fostering breakthrough innovation. Today, as the United States and China compete for AI dominance, ...

In the current geopolitical environment, Europe must reinforce both its competitiveness and its autonomy to preserve our social market economy and the European way of life. EU leaders met at an ...

In a speech at the World Economic Forum last month, Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Union’s executive body, repeatedly stressed the bloc’s need for “independence.” She was speaking against ...

Nuclear power plants idled. Crops harvested at 3 a.m. Iconic tourist attractions shuttered early. Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where successive heatwaves are straining ...

This year’s extremely hot summer could take a meaningful toll on Europe’s economy and business activity, economists say. The greatest damage is seen among chemicals and other industrial companies, ...

What is the European Economic Area? The European Economic Area (EEA) was established in January 1994, through an agreement uniting European Union member states and European Free Trade Association ...