Renault posts stable first-half vehicle sales as electric R5 strengthens European position

Renault delivered nearly 1.2 million vehicles worldwide during the first six months of 2026, reporting broadly stable sales despite softer demand in its core European market, while highlighting the growing commercial success of its latest electric models. The French automaker recorded a 0.4% year-on-year decline in global deliveries during......

Europe advises airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace amid escalating regional security concerns

The European Union has strengthened its aviation safety guidance by urging commercial airlines to avoid Jordanian airspace following a series of missile and drone incidents linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a newly issued safety bulletin released on Wednesday, July 22, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) classified......

EU food safety agency lowers acceptable TFA levels as concerns grow over PFAS pollution in drinking water

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has tightened its recommendations on acceptable exposure levels for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a highly persistent pollutant increasingly detected in water supplies across Europe. The decision could pave the way for stricter monitoring requirements for drinking water as authorities continue to assess......

Airbus shares surge after €5 billion buyback and ambitious 2029 profit targets

Airbus shares climbed sharply on Wednesday after the European aerospace manufacturer announced a €5 billion share buyback programme alongside new medium-term financial targets that signal confidence in its long-term growth strategy. The stock gained nearly 5% following the announcement, reflecting a positive market response to the company's......

Europe faces worsening weather extremes as wildfires, heat and storms spread

Europe is facing another wave of extreme weather events as intense heat, severe drought conditions and unpredictable storms continue to affect several countries. From devastating wildfires in Spain and France to warnings of powerful hailstorms in the Balkans, authorities are struggling to respond to rapidly changing conditions. The latest......

Boeing challenges Airbus loan package as US-EU aircraft subsidy tensions return

Boeing has urged the United States government to seek further explanations from the European Union over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan package granted to Airbus, reopening a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies between the two aerospace giants. The American aircraft manufacturer has asked the US Trade Representative (USTR)......

EU proposes three-year delay on methane emissions penalties for energy importers

The European Commission has proposed postponing financial penalties linked to methane emissions reporting by three years, offering temporary regulatory flexibility to fossil fuel importers while maintaining the bloc's broader climate objectives. Under the proposal, companies importing natural gas, oil and coal into the European Union......

MBDA unveils new interceptor designed to counter large-scale drone attacks

European missile manufacturer MBDA has introduced a new interceptor system designed to defend against large-scale drone attacks and waves of low-cost weapons, as recent conflicts highlight growing weaknesses in traditional air defense capabilities. The new Counter Mass Interceptor is aimed at helping European armed forces and NATO allies......

Markets expect two ECB rate hikes by early 2027 as inflation concerns return

Financial markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates twice by early 2027, as renewed inflation concerns influence investor expectations across the euro area. German two-year government bond yields remained broadly stable on Monday after briefly reaching their highest......

Tbilissi faces controversy as futuristic cultural center set for demolition amid political tensions

A futuristic cultural complex in the heart of Tbilissi is at the center of a renewed political debate after authorities approved its demolition, with opponents viewing the decision as an attempt to erase a symbol linked to Georgia’s pro-European past. Known as the “Tubes,” the unfinished structure consists of two large metal......

MBDA names Airbus executive Jean-Brice Dumont as new CEO amid European defence expansion

European missile manufacturer MBDA has appointed Jean-Brice Dumont as its next chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership transition as the company accelerates production to meet rising defence demand across Europe. The company announced that Dumont, currently Head of Military Aircraft Programmes at Airbus, will officially......

EU countries challenge new carbon pricing plan for fuel as climate policy debate intensifies

A group of European Union countries is calling for a rethink of a planned carbon pricing system for transport fuels, raising new questions over the future direction of the bloc’s climate policy. Ten member states, including Italy and Poland, have expressed concerns about the proposed measure, arguing that the new charge could increase......

Moody’s warns higher European defense spending could pressure sovereign credit ratings

Moody’s has warned that Europe’s growing responsibility for its own security could place additional pressure on the sovereign credit ratings of several European countries as governments increase defense spending in the coming years. The credit rating agency said the evolving security landscape is likely to require European nations......

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