Italy surpasses France in GDP per capita, signaling shifting economic dynamics in Europe

For the first time in recent history, Italy has overtaken France in gross domestic product per capita, marking a notable shift in Europe’s economic landscape. The development reflects diverging growth trajectories between the two eurozone economies. In 2019, France stood above the average GDP......

European stocks slip as oil surges on US Iran tensions

European equities edged lower on Thursday after reaching record highs a day earlier, as investors weighed a sharp rise in oil prices against escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. The pan European Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 0.1 percent in early trading,......

Renault posts €10 billion loss amid solid underlying performance

Renault Group has reported a net loss of €10 billion, a headline figure that contrasts sharply with what executives describe as one of the strongest financial positions in the company’s history. The discrepancy is largely the result of exceptional accounting charges tied to Renault’s......

Christine Lagarde expected to step down early from ECB, FT reports

Christine Lagarde is expected to leave the European Central Bank before the end of her eight year term as president, which is due to expire in October 2027, according to a report published by the Financial Times on February 18, 2026. The development would mark a reversal for Lagarde, who less than a......

China clean energy capacity surpasses fossil fuels for first time

China’s installed clean energy capacity has exceeded fossil fuels for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy transition. New data from Global Energy Monitor show that as of February 2026, 52 percent of China’s operating power capacity comes from non......

European natural gas falls to five week low on milder weather forecasts

European natural gas prices dropped sharply on Monday as forecasts of milder temperatures across the continent eased immediate concerns over heating demand. The benchmark Dutch TTF contract slid more than 5 percent to around 30.75 euros per megawatt hour, according to Trading Economics, marking its lowest......

Eurozone finance ministers push to strengthen euro’s global role

Finance ministers from the 20 eurozone countries met in Brussels on Monday to outline steps aimed at boosting the international standing of the euro, as Europe seeks to lessen its reliance on the US dollar amid mounting geopolitical and economic pressures. The meeting, chaired by Greek Finance Minister......

Government plans cuts to apprenticeship hiring subsidies

The French government is preparing new reductions to financial incentives granted to companies hiring apprentices, as part of a broader effort to curb public spending. According to information released by the Ministry of Labor, the amounts paid to employers for recruiting apprentices pursuing higher-level......

TotalEnergies seeks clarity on scope of EU ban on Russian LNG

TotalEnergies is pressing French and European authorities for clarification on how the upcoming European Union ban on Russian liquefied natural gas will be enforced, after Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanné warned that a broad interpretation of the rules could prevent European companies from marketing......

CAC 40 surpasses 8 400 points for first time on strong corporate earnings

The benchmark French stock index, the CAC 40, crossed the 8 400-point milestone for the first time Thursday at the start of trading, propelled by a wave of mostly well-received corporate earnings reports. Shortly after the market opened, the index was trading 1.09 % higher at 8 403.94 points, exceeding......

Sanctioned oil tankers shift to Russian flag amid Western seizures

Nearly 70 oil tankers linked to Russia’s so called shadow fleet have reflagged under the Russian registry since May 2025, responding to a sharp escalation in Western sanctions enforcement that has left stateless vessels exposed to seizure on the high seas, according to maritime intelligence firm......

China warns of tariffs on French wine amid EU trade tensions

China signaled on Wednesday that it could open investigations into French wine or impose reciprocal tariffs on European Union goods if France continues to advocate for sweeping trade measures against Chinese products, according to Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster......

French government advises limiting meat consumption to support climate goals

The French government has issued new recommendations encouraging citizens to limit the consumption of meat and processed meat products as part of its National Strategy for Food, Nutrition, and Climate (Snanc). The long-awaited document, which has been under development for over two years, also emphasizes......

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