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Irish Farmers Take to the Streets in Protest Against EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Mass mobilization across Ireland reflects deep concerns over agricultural livelihoods, food standards, and the future of rural communities. Thousands of Irish farmers have taken to the streets in a coordinated wave of protests, voicing fierce opposition to the proposed European…
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UK Rules Out EU Financial Services Alignment Talks
Starmer government signals post-Brexit regulatory independence, seeking to reassure the City while keeping channels with Brussels open. In a clear signal to markets and policymakers on both sides of the Channel, the UK government has ruled out entering talks with…
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Spain’s Services Sector Closes 2025 Strongly
Robust demand and hiring lift activity at year’s end, cushioning industrial weakness as price pressures linger Spain’s services sector finished 2025 with a burst of momentum that underscored its role as the backbone of the country’s economy. Business surveys released…
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Nordic Signals, European Ripples
Industrial momentum in Finland contrasts with rising prices in Norway as euro area retail activity strengthens Industrial indicators from Northern Europe are offering a nuanced picture of the region’s economic trajectory as the new year settles in. Recent data show…
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European Industry Keeps Moving, but the Pace Softens
Manufacturing output across the eurozone continues to expand modestly as investors await fresh signals from Germany European industrial output is showing signs of steady, if increasingly cautious, progress at the start of the year. Recent indicators suggest that factories across…
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Eurozone Inflation Touches Target, But Rate Cuts Remain on Hold
Stability in Italy calms markets as Europe weighs fragile growth and approaching political tests Eurozone inflation has eased back to the European Central Bank’s long‑sought target, offering households brief relief after years of price pressure. Yet policymakers are in no…
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After Draghi: Europe’s Economic Uncertainties for 2026
As a new policy phase begins, economists and policymakers debate whether competitiveness and resilience can anchor Europe’s growth in an unsettled global economy. Europe enters the new year in a reflective, unsettled mood. The departure of Mario Draghi from the…
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Europe’s Mercosur Moment: Brussels Moves to Calm Trade Pact Doubts
The European Commission intensifies diplomatic outreach to reassure sceptical member states, framing the Mercosur agreement as a strategic, balanced deal that protects domestic interests while opening global markets. The European Commission has stepped up efforts to dispel lingering doubts surrounding…
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Eurozone Inflation Reaches Target as Price Pressures Ease
A welcome return to the ECB’s 2% goal calms markets, but stubborn services inflation keeps policymakers on alert. Eurozone inflation has fallen back to the European Central Bank’s long‑standing target, marking a symbolic turning point after years of elevated prices…
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EU Channels €252 Million into 19 New Public Transition Projects
Fresh funding under the Public Sector Loan Facility backs renewable energy, grids, schools and social infrastructure across 12 member states, reinforcing the EU’s just transition agenda. As Europe enters a decisive phase of its climate transition, the European Union has…
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