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 PMI rose above the key threshold of......
The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed reservations بشأن the professional background of the candidate proposed to lead Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), according to a source familiar with the matter. The concerns focus on whether the nominee has sufficient banking experience to head one of Italy’s major lenders. The candidate,......
Europe’s top aviation safety regulator has expressed growing concern over risks to air travel as ongoing conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, continue to disrupt traditional flight paths. According to officials, the reduction in available air corridors has led to increased congestion in the remaining open airspace, raising 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 clothing exports to Europe......
A large shipment of chocolate products has gone missing in Europe after thieves reportedly stole a truck carrying around 12 tons of KitKat bars, according to Nestlé. The truck, loaded with more than 400,000 chocolate bars from a newly launched product range, departed from central Italy with the aim of distributing the goods across......
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 minerals and reviewing import tariffs......
Consumers in the euro zone were adjusting their expectations for inflation downward in the period leading up to the U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran, according to a survey by the European Central Bank (ECB) released on Friday. The survey showed that median inflation expectations over the next 12 months and the next three years both dropped......
Geely Auto Group, the Chinese automaker, announced plans to double the number of vehicle projects managed by its European technology hub by next year. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Europe and accelerate vehicle launches across the Zeekr, Lynk & Co, and Geely brands. Geely’s European R&D......
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,” particularly as rising energy......
After a record-breaking 2024/2025 season, Morocco’s avocado industry has experienced a sharp decline in 2025/2026. Export volumes fell to 58,000 tonnes, down from over 100,000 tonnes last year, according to the Moroccan Association of Avocado. The season faced multiple challenges, including adverse weather conditions, rising prices,......
Finnish airline Finnair has announced a major step in modernizing its European operations by choosing Brazilian manufacturer Embraer over Airbus for its next generation of narrow-body aircraft. The carrier confirmed it will acquire 18 E195-E2 jets, with additional options that could significantly expand the deal in the coming years. This......
A European cloud industry association has called on regulators to take temporary action against Broadcom over recent changes to its VMware partner program. The group, Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE), is urging the European Commission to intervene and prevent the termination of VMware’s Cloud Service Provider......
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on the European Union to move forward with a proposed 90 billion euro financial support package, describing it as essential for Ukraine as it continues to confront Russian military pressure. The aid initiative, currently blocked by Hungary, is seen as a key element in sustaining Ukraine’s economy and defense......
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