European Headline: news from across Europe

European governments pursue social media curbs alongside EU proposal

Greece has passed restrictions for under-15s, while other countries advance national measures despite backing a common European approach.

28 Oct, 07:042 min read

Europe
Denmark and Sweden criticise Finnish-Norwegian call to Putin
27 Oct, 18:342 min read
Tech & Startups
Swiss startup Atlas Bio raises US$10 million for AI trial simulations
27 Oct, 17:341 min read
Policy
EU countries remain divided over Canada’s proposed associate status
27 Oct, 17:191 min read

Europe

Reynolds denies split with Burnham over closer EU ties

The business secretary had previously warned that revisiting Brexit questions would create uncertainty for British companies.

27 Oct, 11:191 min read

Kane ends Bundesliga’s Ballon d’Or wait as Putellas wins again
27 Oct, 09:04
Sweden bars browser-based ChatGPT and Claude on government work computers
26 Oct, 19:34
Finland’s Stubb calls for new European security arrangements
26 Oct, 18:34

Policy

Commission sets out social media monitoring powers for Frontex

The EU border agency will also seek trusted-flagger status to report illegal online content, alongside an expanded role in deportations.

27 Oct, 16:331 min read

EU climate rules to require clear accountability for disaster preparation
27 Oct, 08:49
Tobacco lobbying meetings rise as EU prepares new rules
27 Oct, 07:04
Advisers urge closer cooperation in European Commission reform
26 Oct, 15:49

Business

Mercedes-Benz cuts profit outlook as China conditions weigh

The carmaker now forecasts roughly flat annual core profit of around €5.8 billion, rather than growth of at least 15 per cent.

27 Oct, 16:061 min read

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to staff in four countries
26 Oct, 21:34
Eni signs contracts worth up to US$1.8 billion for Cyprus gas field
26 Oct, 18:19
Revolut plans private technology investment platform for 2027
26 Oct, 13:49

Markets

Besi shares gain more than 10 per cent as Applied Materials plans larger stake

Applied Materials plans to raise its holding to about 20 per cent from 9 per cent, with delivery of the additional shares subject to a US antitrust review.

27 Oct, 14:481 min read

French benchmark bond yield climbs above 5 per cent
21 Oct, 13:04
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

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

Machenta raises $40 million to develop robot-learning technology

The London start-up says its AI can enable robots to perform physical tasks after watching a single demonstration.

27 Oct, 14:341 min read

Italy’s Agora Labs raises €4.3 million for clinical data technology
27 Oct, 12:49
Lette raises US$6.5 million for UK growth and European expansion
27 Oct, 10:04
Anthropic says it may compete with AI application start-ups
26 Oct, 19:49

Travel & Culture

Accor forecasts 32 per cent rise in European accommodation nights

The hospitality group expects travellers from within Europe to account for 77 per cent of arrivals, with Germany the leading source market.

27 Oct, 13:191 min read

Study suggests July sky may have inspired Van Gogh’s The Starry Night
27 Oct, 11:34
Oxford Street section becomes traffic-free in London
27 Oct, 10:19
GPHG replaces gender-based watch categories for 2026 awards
26 Oct, 07:49