Europe's plan to regain a competitive edge for industries
The European Commission set out a years-long plan to regain competitiveness in global industries, as European businesses face fierce competition from China and new challenges under U.S. President Donald Trump.
France, Germany, others urge EU Commission to protect elections in Europe from foreign interference
France, Germany and 10 other European Union countries want the European Commission to use its powers under the Digital Services Act to protect the integrity of European elections from foreign interference,
Extreme Heat Could Kill Millions of People in Europe, Study Warns
Extreme heat could kill as many as 2.3 million people in Europe unless countries get better at cutting emissions.
Europe’s busiest airport is set to get bigger, as Britain green-lights tortured Heathrow expansion project
Britain’s government has backed a tortured effort to build a third runway at Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, throwing its weight behind a decades-old proposal that has been beset by political, legal and environmental challenges.
Germany slashes growth outlook in 'serious' diagnosis of Europe's largest economy
The German government slashed its gross domestic product expectations Wednesday, saying it was now forecasting just 0.3% growth in 2025.
Coca-Cola issues safety recall of soft drinks in Europe over chemical chlorate concerns
Coca-Cola Recalls Drinks in Parts of Europe Over High Levels of Chlorate
Coca-Cola issues recall of drinks in Europe over safety concerns
Europe's biggest fire festival lights up Shetland
Up Helly Aa - Europe's biggest fire festival - is traditionally held on the last Tuesday of January and celebrates Shetland's Norse heritage. Thousands of visitors travel to the UK's most northerly islands to watch the evening torchlit procession through Lerwick, which reaches its climax when the replica of a Viking long ship is set on fire.
Europe ‘Must Fix’ Weaknesses to Compete Globally, European Commission President Says
EU nations must work together quickly to help the bloc compete against global economic powerhouses like China and the U.S., European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
HSBC to exit parts of investment banking business in UK, US and Europe
HSBC will shut key parts of its investment banking business in the UK, Europe and the Americas as part of chief executive Georges Elhedery’s plan to overhaul its operations.
Factbox-Europe's plan to regain a competitive edge for industries
The European Commission set out a years-long plan to regain competitiveness in global industries, as European businesses face fierce competition from China and new challenges under U.S. President Donald Trump.
HSBC to Shutter Some Investment Banking Units in Europe, US
HSBC Holdings Plc will wind down some of its investment banking operations in Europe, the UK and the Americas in the latest sign that Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery is willing to be ruthless in his ongoing restructuring of the bank.
LyondellBasell signs renewable power purchase agreements in Europe
Petrochemicals manufacturer LyondellBasell said on Wednesday it has signed power purchase agreements in Europe for wind energy to support its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.