Europe’s industrial decline: stuck between a rock and a hard place

From being the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Europe has undergone a protracted decline. A part of this has been the erosion of its core industrial base, through a process of deindustrialisation, which gathered momentum following the...

Baltic – German Partnerships: Building Europe’s Digital Future in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

When I joined the Latvian delegation to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern last month, I was struck by how familiar the region felt: innovative, open, and ready for transformation. For those of us from the Baltic fintech ecosystem, it was clear:...

Europe defence awakening: Czechia and the EU adapt to changing security landscape

The war in Ukraine, changing attitudes toward US security guarantees, pressure for EU strategic autonomy, and the need to modernize outdated technology—all these factors have significantly altered the European Union's security policy. One of the...

European leaders continue to be in denial on Ukraine but will nevertheless carry on with their failed strategy

Caught between a rock and a hard place, European leaders continue to deny the obvious realities of the dire situation in Ukraine. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Caught between a rock and a hard place,...

Italy looking to hike tax for wealthy expats

Italy is dialing back one of Europe’s most generous tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, a move that could reshape its luxury real estate market. The country plans to raise a levy on foreign income for new residents who have flocked to Italy to...

EU seeks deeper partnership with Nigeria on AI research, innovation

The European Union (EU) has expressed its readiness to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation, setting the stage for a new phase of strategic partnership aimed at bridging the gap between scientific...

Italy Birth Rate Down Again, Fertility At Historic Low

The number of births in Italy fell again last year, with the fertility rate dropping to a record low of 1.18 children per woman, the national statistics agency said Tuesday. There were 369,944 births registered in Italy in 2024, down 2.6 percent...

Spain approves €500 Million ALS funding

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a €500 million funding package. Photo credit: Alexandros Michailidis Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a €500 million funding package aimed at providing continuous, round-the-clock care for people...

Europe's best countries for work-life balance revealed - does the UK make the list?

When it comes to work-life balance, it likely comes as no surprise that the UK struggles to compete with its European neighbours. While the UK has a 48-hour weekly work limit, other countries have stronger regulations, more bank holidays, and...

European developers signed 19 PPAs for 630 MW in September

Swiss-based analytics firm Pexapark recorded 19 power purchase agreements (PPA) in Europe this September, as PPA prices across most major European markets fell month-on-month. October 21, 2025 Patrick Jowett A total 17 power purchase agreements...

European Judges’ Forum 2025

Distinguished guests at the European Judges Forum 2025 (from left to right): Alexander Ramsay (Registrar, UPC), Florence Butin (President of the Court of First Instance, UPC), António Campinos (President, EPO), Klaus Grabinski (Court of Appeal...

Europe lacks muscle to compete – the Merger Guidelines review must fix this

Few words have been used as frequently in Brussels this year as “competitiveness”. The mission statement for the new Commission at the start of the year was to restore Europe to a leadership position on the global stage. Implicit in that is the...

EU generational renewal plan to call for ‘no net land take’ by 2050

The EU's plan for generational renewal in farming is set to call on member states to ensure there is no net decrease in the amount of farmland by 2050. The final shape of the European Commission's Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture...

EU Backs Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Drive with €200m Investment

22 By Lizzy Chirkpi The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s renewable energy goals, emphasizing that creative partnerships between the public and private sectors, alongside research and innovation ecosystems, are vital...

European basketball becomes 1st sports competition to return to Israel after ceasefire

PARIS — Basketball’s top European competitions are set to become the first to return to Israel since Hamas’s invasion in 2023, after clubs agreed on Tuesday to resume Euroleague and EuroCup games in the country from December 1, following recent...

European logistics firms face impact from falling freight rates

By Amir Orusov and Anastasiia Kozlova (Reuters) -European shipping and logistics firms are under pressure heading into third-quarter earnings season, as analysts trim profit forecasts to reflect falling freight rates and weaker demand. Ocean...

Germany’s Hessen state ready to support Vietnam in developing int’l financial centres

Hanoi (VNA) — The German state of Hessen stands ready to support and cooperate with Vietnam in developing international financial centres, particularly in training, consulting, and investment promotion, its Minister of Science and Research, Arts...

Italy's births set to sink to a new record low in 2025

ROME (Reuters) -Italy is set to suffer a further drop in the number of births this year to a new historical low, aggravating the country's demographic crisis, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Tuesday. Last year recorded just 370,000 new...

Italy: Bosch Rexroth, Petronas Lubricants partner for bio-based fluids

Bosch Rexroth and Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) have partnered in Turin, Italy, to promote sustainable fluid solutions for off-highway and agricultural vehicles. They will develop bio-based and re-refined alternatives to traditional...

Britain's oldest Indian restaurant fights against redevelopment plans that could close it down

Veeraswamy, Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant, has applied for Asset of Community Value (ACV) status in a bid to block redevelopment plans by the Crown Estate that threaten to close it down. It comes after Westminster City Council approved Crown...