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Citroën revives 2CV as electric concept, with sales expected in late 2028

The new city car has a price of around €15,000 and retains design features of the original, including round headlights and an upright windscreen.

12 Oct, 22:081 min read

Policy
Germany, Italy and Belgium urge EU legislative brake
12 Oct, 20:201 min read
Business
German firms weigh gas and renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan
12 Oct, 16:202 min read
Europe
Greek island Agios Efstratios generates 91 per cent of its power from renewables
12 Oct, 15:371 min read

Europe

Burnham to make case for closer UK-EU ties in Commons statement

A UK official said the prime minister will argue that stronger ties would win public backing if they help control immigration and support economic growth.

12 Oct, 13:201 min read

Researchers warn of major rockslide risk on Hochvogel
11 Oct, 16:48
Turkey sets social media ban for children under 15
10 Oct, 13:19
UK plans legislation to ease non-compete restrictions
9 Oct, 20:35

Policy

Council influencer scheme draws no invitees for October EU summit

Six EU diplomats said their countries had nominated nobody, with some citing practical obstacles or a lack of interest.

12 Oct, 08:202 min read

Commission challenges Ireland’s €159 billion EU budget cuts
12 Oct, 07:05
Germany rejects proposed €159 billion cut to EU budget plan
10 Oct, 17:49
Ireland seeks €141 billion cut to proposed EU long-term budget
10 Oct, 12:51

Business

Citroën unveils electric concept inspired by the 2CV

The French carmaker plans production within two years and expects a starting price of around €15,000.

12 Oct, 14:051 min read

Rhenus plans up to 14 terminals to link Asia with European network
9 Oct, 12:36
French general says Germany withdrew from joint tank programme
8 Oct, 20:21
Ryanair chief expects adequate European jet fuel supplies through summer 2027
8 Oct, 13:06

Markets

Schneider Electric shares fall more than 9 per cent after PTC deal

The French group has agreed to buy PTC for US$22.6 billion in cash and expects to finance the acquisition with debt and new shares.

6 Oct, 22:362 min read

Diesel costs climb in Italy after fuel tax cuts end
6 Oct, 10:42

Economy

Europe could face gas shortfall of up to 15 per cent in severe winter

EU gas stores were 72 per cent full on 1 October, against 83 per cent a year earlier, as operators warned of risks from restricted LNG supplies.

8 Oct, 17:512 min read

Euro area services production rises 0.4 per cent in July
7 Oct, 21:23
EU and euro area producer prices rise 1.9 per cent in August
6 Oct, 19:36
Retail trade rises 0.1 per cent in euro area and EU in August
6 Oct, 12:21

Tech & Startups

1KOMMA5° valued at US$1.35 billion as it plans energy AI investment

The Hamburg-based company plans to put more than €100 million into its Heartbeat platform in 2027 and is considering entering the US market.

12 Oct, 14:341 min read

TODAY raises €2.8 million to expand AI tools for financial advisers
9 Oct, 21:35
European tech funding reaches €15.8 billion in September
9 Oct, 19:20
Three in four EU workers encounter suspicious messages or links
9 Oct, 18:07

Travel & Culture

Lyon’s Lumière Festival opens with Coen brothers set to receive award

The 18th edition runs until 18 October, with nearly 450 screenings planned at around fifty venues across the Lyon metropolitan area.

12 Oct, 07:211 min read

Virgin previews trains for planned 2030 cross-Channel launch
9 Oct, 17:34
Dubai Airports chief outlines plans for links to smaller European cities
9 Oct, 13:49
UK begins contactless airport border checks at East Midlands
8 Oct, 15:07