Eleanor Butler

Business

Air Europa's owner Globalia confirms interest from Air France-KLM

Europe’s airlines are increasingly looking to consolidate to boost competitiveness and expand networks.

27 November 2024

Business

Back to 2008? UK proposes looser rules around banker bonuses

Bankers should be able to receive bonuses faster, say regulators - moving away from post-crisis caution.

27 November 2024

Business

Banco BPM says surprise Unicredit bid undervalues potential

The bid from the larger Italian lender "does not reflect in any way the profitability and further potential to create value for Banco BPM shareholders", it said in a statement.

26 November 2024

Business

France makes a multi-million euro offer for Atos' computing activities

The division includes the company’s artificial intelligence activities and its supercomputers, which can be used for nuclear deterrence.

25 November 2024

Business

UniCredit makes surprise offer for Italian rival Banco BPM

The €10bn offer, which would merge two of Italy’s largest lenders, comes while UniCredit is building up its stake in Germany’s Commerzbank.

25 November 2024

Business

Cross-border payments still not easy enough, says Revolut Europe CEO

Launched in 2015, Revolut announced earlier this month that it had hit the 50 million customer mark globally, emerging as the most downloaded financial app in Europe.

25 November 2024

Business

Could a Trump presidency be an opportunity for Europe's green funds?

The US president-elect, a climate sceptic, is likely to hinder global progress on the green transition. Even so, there may be a silver lining for Europe.

21 November 2024

Business

Rivalry intensifies between French watchdogs over electricity pricing

The French competition watchdog warns artificial pricing is unhelpful for consumers and stifles market rivalry. The energy regulator disagrees.

20 November 2024

Business

Thyssenkrupp's steel division sees valuation slump

The unit has suffered from rocky economic conditions, fierce competition from Asian manufacturers, and a pressure to decarbonise.

19 November 2024

Markets

Samsung shares jump after share buyback announcement

The prospect of a buyback worth trillions of South Korean won has cheered investors after a disappointing year.

18 November 2024

Business

Working from wherever: Is hiring across borders worth the risk?

As some firms scale back work-from-home policies, others continue to promote flexible set-ups. Mark Frein, chief operating officer at Oyster, talks to Euronews about remote working - and the benefits of hiring diverse talent.

17 November 2024

Economy

Eurozone's economic forecasts slashed following Trump victory

The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade policies will hinder growth in the eurozone, according to economists from Goldman Sachs.

8 November 2024

USA

How much power does the US president actually have?

The US political system has been designed with guardrails against authoritarianism, but how powerful are these checks and balances?

5 November 2024

Economy

US election: What could a Harris win mean for Europe's economy?

As the US prepares to elect a new president, many analysts have outlined what a Trump victory could mean for the global economy. What, on the other hand, could Europe expect from Harris?

3 November 2024

Economy

Why is Spain's economy growing faster than its eurozone peers?

The Spanish economy has shown robust growth in recent years, although experts question how long it will last.

31 October 2024

Business

Volkswagen set to close three German plants and cut thousands of jobs

Further talks are planned between Volkswagen and trade union leaders on Wednesday.

28 October 2024

Economy

French lawmakers vote in favour of new tax on wealth of billionaires

A majority of lawmakers supported the proposition from the far-left LFI party, despite warnings from the incumbent government.

25 October 2024

Business

Mercedes profit driven down as demand slows in Chinese market

The German automaker is pledging to cut costs through 'efficiency increases' after weak Chinese demand hits profits.

25 October 2024

Business

Italy's Banca Progetto accused of lending to mafia

A court found that companies linked to the ‘ndrangheta mafia were able to access state-backed loans.

24 October 2024

Business

Hermès bags support from super-wealthy despite China slowdown

The French firm is outflanking rivals LVMH, Kering, and Burberry as demand for handbags remains strong.

24 October 2024