European Headline: news from across Europe

Commission targets stalled proposals and regulatory burdens in 2027 agenda

Energy taxation, green claims and financial data measures are among the proposals set for withdrawal under the European Commission’s Work Programme.

4 Nov, 07:192 min read

Europe
UK MPs move towards vote on preparatory work for Parliament restoration
4 Nov, 07:042 min read
Business
Portugal and Lufthansa sign TAP stake sale agreement
3 Nov, 20:191 min read
Tech & Startups
CyberKord raises €2.7 million for AI cybersecurity platform
3 Nov, 17:031 min read

Europe

Britons prefer Democratic victory in US midterms, survey finds

The PF Global poll found that 40 per cent wanted Democrats to win Congress, against 15 per cent for Republicans. Respondents also rated the EU a more reliable ally than the US.

3 Nov, 15:192 min read

Germany drafts AI blueprint with 2030 adoption targets
2 Nov, 15:49
Rachel Reeves backs UK return to the EU
1 Nov, 12:03
Biodiversity summit ends without deal to widen funding obligations
31 Oct, 15:03

Policy

Montenegro's EU envoy says end-2028 membership target is realistic

Ambassador Petar Marković identified constitutional changes and disputes with Croatia as the country's two main obstacles to accession.

3 Nov, 09:481 min read

Kallas urges UK to prioritise defence ties over EU return talks
2 Nov, 17:48
Canadian minister holds back on backing EU carbon border levy
2 Nov, 11:34
Merz to raise Asian objections to European car subsidy plan
31 Oct, 16:18

Business

Ryanair weighs spending cuts as profit drops 15 per cent

The airline is considering temporary pay freezes and greater use of AI as it faces a possible €2 billion increase in fuel costs.

2 Nov, 13:032 min read

AstraZeneca profit rises 23 per cent as it sets annual savings target
30 Oct, 14:48
European coffin-makers prepare trade complaint over Chinese imports
30 Oct, 07:18
Volkswagen reports €5.8 billion quarterly loss
29 Oct, 09:05

Markets

Euro slips as investors await ECB decision and assess US tech earnings

Alphabet shares dropped about 10 per cent after hours, while Microsoft gained nearly 3 per cent following contrasting earnings results.

29 Oct, 09:331 min read

European gas benchmark tops €100 as EU energy chief warns of difficult winter
28 Oct, 19:33
Besi shares gain more than 10 per cent as Applied Materials plans larger stake
27 Oct, 14:48
French benchmark bond yield climbs above 5 per cent
21 Oct, 13:04

Economy

Eurozone sets 6 November deadline for nominations to succeed Lagarde

The European Council will make the final choice of central bank president, with Pablo Hernández de Cos and Klaas Knot the frontrunners.

3 Nov, 12:481 min read

Portuguese home prices climb 7.5 per cent to October record
2 Nov, 14:48
Kärcher chief calls for German reforms and tougher EU trade policy
1 Nov, 10:36
ECB survey puts 2027 inflation at 2.6 per cent as forecasts rise
30 Oct, 15:33

Tech & Startups

Latvian proptech Unitoq raises €155,000 in pre-seed funding

The startup expects to launch its residential property investment platform in early 2027, subject to regulatory approval.

3 Nov, 16:481 min read

Evertrue Capital launches US$17 million fund targeting European AI start-ups
3 Nov, 15:48
Quint Computing raises €9.1 million to develop quantum chips
3 Nov, 13:04
Scottish 1nhaler raises £2.2 million to develop cardboard inhaler
3 Nov, 11:48

Travel & Culture

Europe’s tourist arrivals forecast to rise 5 per cent in 2026

A World Travel Market report expects Europe to benefit from a shift towards shorter journeys, while global arrivals are projected to grow by 2 per cent.

3 Nov, 14:032 min read

Karl Bushby returns to Hull after 28-year journey from Chile
2 Nov, 15:19
Budapest marks centenary of Harry Houdini’s death
1 Nov, 08:47
Finnish exhibition explores Nordic women artists and esotericism
31 Oct, 15:33