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France’s debt crisis should change how we talk about food
France’s political and economic troubles are beginning to weigh heavily on daily life. Fitch’s downgrade of the country’s credit rating to A+ was not only a judgment on fiscal policy; it was a signal that the room for manoeuvre is shrinking fast....

European equities are trading higher after Friday’s US-China sell-off ease
European equities are trading higher in early Monday action, a relief rally after the violent swings seen on Friday. London’s FTSE 100 is being lifted by the miners, led by Fresnillo as gold and silver prices push sharply higher once again....

Germany’s WDS prepares for major Gulfood Manufacturing show
Germany’s Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS) has confirmed its presence at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event as part of its national pavilion, writes Neill Barston. The company will take its place at the event’s 11th...

‘European Rental Week’ puts cost control and sustainability in spotlight
It is easy to be weary of the numerous themed ‘awareness’ days or weeks – hundreds take place every year – but equipment rental leaders in Europe are keen that contractors put any awareness-fatigue to one side and instead focus on some of the core...
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European Delights Festival offers culinary journey through Europe [PHOTOS]
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Azerbaijan, together with the embassies of EU member states, has hosted the much-anticipated third edition of the European Delights Culinary Festival, Azernews reports. Held outdoors, the vibrant event...

Europe cannot let US, China be 'technological leaders': Nobel laureate Aghion
Aghion said Europe has lagged behind the United States in terms of wealth due to its failure to implement high-tech innovations. Photo: Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP Source: AFP One of the winners of this year's Nobel economics prize, France's...

EU ambassador defends looming steel tariffs amid talks on protecting UK industry
The European Union’s ambassador to the UK has defended planned hikes in steel tariffs as officials in Whitehall attempted to limit the potentially catastrophic impact on British workers. The European Commission has disclosed plans to impose 50%...

EU to reduce or remove duties on some Ukrainian agri-food
The EU is to move to reduce or remove customs duties on several agri-food products from Ukraine. The Council of the EU, also known as the council of ministers, has adopted a decision on what position the bloc should take in the Ukraine Association...

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann to apologise to Northern Ireland: 'I will say sorry'
Julian Nagelsmann has clarified his comments around Northern Ireland Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has been forced to backtrack on his comments regarding Northern Ireland after he claimed that they had a "special way" of playing which was "not...

Spain holiday warning: Looming British budget could hit Mallorca holidays and beware of influencers
The chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, has warned the UK government not to treat the travel sector as a ‘cash cow’ ahead of the Autumn Budget, expressing deep concerns about new tax burdens. Speaking at the ABTA Travel...

Britain's biggest nuclear site looks set to outlast SAP support again
The government-owned company that runs the UK's most important nuclear site is weighing up whether to keep its legacy SAP software running beyond the vendor's extended support deadline. Sellafield Limited, which runs the site in West Cumbria, has...

France's new cabinet at risk of collapse over budget, as Macron seeks stability
The fate of the latest French cabinet is set to be decided at Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's inaugural speech on Tuesday, as pressure over the budget intensifies. Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron called on political parties to "work...

France’s Lecornu Forms Second Government with 34 Ministers Amid Political Chaos
Marrakech – French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled his new government on Sunday evening, just 48 hours after being reappointed to his post by President Emmanuel Macron. The 34-member cabinet includes a mix of familiar faces and newcomers...

EU adopts stricter rules to tackle unsustainable fishing of shared stocks by third-party countries
The Council of the European Union has adopted updated rules strengthening the bloc’s ability to act against non-sustainable fishing practices conducted by countries outside of the union. The move updates E.U. Regulation 1026/2012, which governs...

EU offers new protections for farmers as it seeks to build support for Mercosur trade deal
The deal between the EU and the five Mercosur countries — Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia — would progressively remove duties on almost all goods traded between the two blocs over the next 15 years. Provided it is ratified by both...

Europe’s ETF Industry Surpasses $3 Trillion Milestone
ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported that assets in the ETFs industry in Europe surpassed...

Europe shows us what happens when bureaucrats win
Americans are accustomed to innovation improving their lives. From smartphones to artificial intelligence, breakthroughs keep coming — and most of them happen in the United States, where freedom fuels invention. But across the Atlantic, the story...

AirPods Live Translation: UK Availability, EU Restriction
Availability: Live Translation works in the UK but is not available to EU residents when the device is in the EU and the Apple Account Country/Region is also in the EU (per Apple’s guidance). Requirements: AirPods 4 (ANC), AirPods Pro 2 or Pro 3;...

Investing in Spain's Real Estate: Risks and Opportunities
Over the last decade, Spain has established itself as one of Europe's most attractive real estate destinations for foreigners. The climate, quality of life, and relatively low cost compared to other European Union countries have made it a popular...

Former EU commissioner: Outright stupidity always hardest to stomach in politics
Let's start broadly, with a wider view of Europe. It's been almost a year since you were the European commissioner for energy. You've surely had time to reflect and draw some conclusions — what is currently going wrong in Europe? I think if we...