Economy
A major step in Europe’s energy transition has been taken in Finland, where the continent’s first lithium mine dedicated to battery production has officially begun operations. The project is seen as a strategic move to reduce dependence on imported raw materials used in electric mobility......
A new survey from the European Central Bank (ECB) suggests that rising energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions are not yet translating into broader inflation pressures in the euro area economy. According to the European Central Bank, firms across the eurozone expect inflation to increase in the......
Emerging and developing economies across Europe and Central Asia are expected to experience slower growth this year, according to a new assessment by the World Bank. The report highlights the impact of rising energy prices, driven in part by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted......
The world is facing an unprecedented energy crisis as disruptions to oil and gas supplies continue to intensify, raising concerns about global economic stability and inflation. According to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the current situation represents one of the most severe energy......
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Yannis Stournaras stated on Monday that the euro zone’s monetary policy will largely depend on the magnitude and duration of energy supply disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran. Speaking at the annual shareholders meeting of the Bank of Greece in Athens,......
Manufacturing activity in the euro zone expanded in March at its fastest pace in nearly four years, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). However, analysts caution that this apparent rebound is partly driven by supply chain disruptions rather than strong underlying demand. The......
Morocco continues to maintain its position in the European apparel market despite a challenging economic environment. Faced with slowing consumer demand and intensifying competition from Asian producers, the country’s textile sector has demonstrated resilience while undergoing structural changes. Moroccan......
The European Union's Trade Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, held a “very positive” meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial in Cameroon on Saturday. The discussions focused on advancing cooperation on critical......
The European Central Bank (ECB) may consider raising interest rates as early as April if inflationary pressures intensify, according to Joachim Nagel, head of the Deutsche Bundesbank. Speaking about the economic outlook, Nagel said that a rate increase at the next ECB meeting remains “an option,”......
The European Central Bank has cautioned that global financial markets may be underestimating the impact of rising geopolitical tensions, warning that this miscalculation could trigger sudden market corrections. Speaking in Frankfurt, Claudia Buch highlighted concerns that current market indicators do......
The long-discussed project to connect Morocco and Spain through a tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar has once again returned to the center of international attention, as new developments suggest renewed political and financial interest in advancing the ambitious infrastructure plan. Spanish authorities......
Air traffic in Morocco continued to expand at the beginning of 2026, with airports across the country reporting a significant rise in passenger numbers during January. According to the Office National des Aéroports (ONDA), Moroccan airports handled more than 3.1 million passengers in January......
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved its new Green Economy Transition strategy (GET) for 2026–2030, aiming to mobilize at least €150 billion in green financing to accelerate climate-related investments across its regions of operation. Among the countries highlighted......
