EU’s von der Leyen warns of escalating trade spat with US
European Commission President warns that in trade “a lot is at stake for both sides” in a carefully worded message to new US President Donald Trump.
Von der Leyen: New EU Commission to focus more on economy, security
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has today presented her team of Commissioners to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
French, German economists urge EU to boost capital investments
Three leading groups of economists have urged the European Union to build a stronger capital market to boost funding for key developments such as the green transition and artificial intelligence, as well as to help boost the bloc’s competitiveness.
European tourism industry on post-pandemic road to recovery
As the summer season approaches, tourists will soon be flocking to Europe’s popular hotspots. Recent data shows that the tourism industry stabilised itself after a sharp decline during the Covid-19 pandemic. On the negative side, mass tourism and overcrowding continue to put pressure on local societies.
Germany and France call for reforms to EU economic policy
The economy ministers of Germany and France have called for reforms to EU economic policy. A concept published on Thursday also calls for a shift away from fossil fuels, although the two countries differ on how to achieve this.