European Headline: news from across Europe

Tobacco lobbying meetings rise as EU prepares new rules

About 75 per cent of declared meetings involved lawmakers from three right-leaning groups, amid debate over industry access to health policymaking.

27 Oct, 07:042 min read

Business
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to staff in four countries
26 Oct, 21:341 min read
Tech & Startups
Anthropic says it may compete with AI application start-ups
26 Oct, 19:491 min read
Europe
Sweden bars browser-based ChatGPT and Claude on government work computers
26 Oct, 19:341 min read

Europe

Finland’s Stubb calls for new European security arrangements

The Finnish president said NATO would remain vital, but Europe also needed measures to build trust with Russia and prevent further attacks on its neighbours.

26 Oct, 18:341 min read

Belgium puts off smoking ban for café and restaurant terraces
26 Oct, 17:04
Burnham backs eventual UK return to EU but rules out move in current parliament
26 Oct, 12:34
Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize exclusion
26 Oct, 08:19

Policy

Advisers urge closer cooperation in European Commission reform

Nine recommendations will inform a wider administrative review, while major structural decisions are expected to await EU budget negotiations.

26 Oct, 15:492 min read

EU seeks broader China trade deal while preparing tougher measures
23 Oct, 20:19
ICC registrar urges European Commission to clarify US sanctions risks
23 Oct, 13:04
Germany and France resist EU ‘associate membership’ label for Canada
23 Oct, 07:04

Business

Eni signs contracts worth up to US$1.8 billion for Cyprus gas field

Production at Kronos is targeted for the first half of 2028, with gas to be processed in Egypt before export, chiefly to Europe.

26 Oct, 18:191 min read

Revolut plans private technology investment platform for 2027
26 Oct, 13:49
Galp and Moeve end merger talks without agreement
26 Oct, 13:20
Audi plans first US factory with investment of around US$4 billion
26 Oct, 11:18

Markets

French benchmark bond yield climbs above 5 per cent

The spread over Germany’s equivalent bond approached 160 basis points amid a parliamentary dispute over France’s 2027 budget.

21 Oct, 13:041 min read

Euro hits lows against dollar and pound despite ECB rate increases
15 Oct, 16:34
Schneider Electric shares fall more than 9 per cent after PTC deal
6 Oct, 22:36
Diesel costs climb in Italy after fuel tax cuts end
6 Oct, 10:42

Economy

German business sentiment improves as October ifo index reaches 90.2

Manufacturing and construction confidence strengthened, while service companies were less satisfied with their current performance.

26 Oct, 15:341 min read

Euro area firms report tighter bank lending conditions in ECB survey
26 Oct, 12:07
Euro area consumers raise inflation expectations as growth outlook weakens
23 Oct, 13:48
Fitch says Hungary’s fiscal plans support 2030 euro criteria goal
23 Oct, 11:49

Tech & Startups

European governments to weigh €10 billion astronaut launch proposal

ESA chief Josef Aschbacher estimates that buying foreign launch services could cost about €5 billion over the same ten-year period.

26 Oct, 16:492 min read

Sweden’s Strawberry launches AI browser beyond beta
26 Oct, 10:50
adsilico raises £10 million to expand medical device simulations
26 Oct, 09:35
French parents underestimate children's AI use, survey finds
23 Oct, 12:34

Travel & Culture

GPHG replaces gender-based watch categories for 2026 awards

The Geneva watchmaking competition has also introduced a Gemset category and broadened eligibility for its Iconic Watch and Special Jury prizes.

26 Oct, 07:491 min read

RAYE wins 2026 Mercury Prize with second album
23 Oct, 10:19
Messi arrives in Oviedo for Princess of Asturias sports award
23 Oct, 08:19
Uliassi tops European entries in 50 Best’s extended restaurant ranking
21 Oct, 16:48