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Eurozone returns to growth in the second quarter as inflation falls

Activity grew by 0.3% between April and June, while prices rose by 5.3% in July.

Real Economy

Do we need the digital euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. The aim is to offer consumers an alternative Europe-wide payment option.

Business

Eurozone inflation slips to 5.5%, more central bank rate hikes coming

The European Central Bank, along with its peers around the world, has been rapidly raising interest rates to combat inflation

Business

Inflation rate in Europe drops to 6.1%

Inflation in Europe has dropped to 6.1%, but some experts warn that consumers won't immediately see a difference on market shelves.

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Economy

Why has Germany gone into recession?

Analysts worry the German economy could become "the black sheep of Europe".

Real Economy

Where does Europe's economy stand, and where is it headed?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, we travel to the Brussels Economic Forum to ask high-level decision-makers how the EU can shape its digital, green and economic policies while ensuring the protection of its workers, industries, and consumers.

Economy

After market turmoil, EU revamps rules for bailing out mid-size banks

The latest proposal from the European Commission comes on the heels of financial turmoil caused by the collapse of three US banks.

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls sharply but core rate reaches new record high

Annual inflation across the eurozone fell from 8.5% in February to 6.9% in March, one of the steepest drops in recent years.

Economy

Explained: Why the EU's banking union is still unfinished business

The banking union was first pitched in 2012, at the height of the eurozone crisis, but the project remains incomplete to this day.

Travel News

Croatia drops air border controls for Schengen zone countries

Croatia joined the Schengen Area in January. Now air borders have been dropped in the passport-free travel zone.

Economy

ECB ready to preserve 'as necessary' the eurozone's stability: Lagarde

Christine Lagarde's comments come in the midst of persistent turmoil across Europe's banking sector.

Green News

Eurozone’s largest bank sued over fossil fuel lending

Three environmental groups are suing the eurozone’s largest bank over its loans to oil and gas companies.

Economy

ECB raises interest rates by 0.5%

The ECB raises interest rates again by half a percentage point to try and control inflation in the eurozone.

Economy

Some relief for Eurozone consumers as inflation dips to 8.5%

Eurozone inflation dips to 8.5%, the third monthly fall in a row. Economists suggest the key indicator may prompt the European Central Bank to raise interest rates on Thursday.

Economy

Inflation in the eurozone fell for third month in a row in January

Energy continued to be the biggest driver of inflation last month with a year-on-year bump of 17.2% but prices have significantly lowered in recent months.

Economy

Eurozone surprises by avoiding contraction in last quarter of 2022

France, Spain, Belgium and Portugal were among those who posted positive growth, while Germany, Italy and Austria contracted.

Economy

IMF improves economic forecast for the eurozone and Russia

The eurozone was "more resilient than expected," the International Monetary Fund said in its latest forecast.

Economy

Gas prices fall, inflation eases. Can the eurozone escape a recession?

"It's not a brilliant year but it is a lot better than what we had feared," European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said last week.

Economy

Croatia's Euro-switch used as an excuse to bump up some shop prices

Croatian government inspectors found a quarter of shops took advantage of the country's switch to the Euro to unfairly put up prices.

Real Economy

How is Croatia adapting to the euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Governor of the Central Bank of Croatia Boris Vujcic says currency change will bring economic resilience.