Economics

Swiss chocolate sales remained flat in 2024, with industry leaders sounding the alarm over sluggish exports and rising costs. According to the Chocosuisse association, domestic sales inched up

In the heart of southwest France’s famed Cognac region, Christophe Fillioux is making a painful decision. For the first time in generations, he’s ripping out vines from his family estate — a

Europe needs to ramp up defence spending, but only a few countries—like Germany—can afford to take on significantly more debt, warned French central bank chief François Villeroy

France is set to launch a €450 million defense fund in response to growing security concerns, Finance Minister Eric Lombard announced on Thursday. The initiative, managed by France’s public

At the close of 2024, Dutch businesses, institutions, and households collectively held securities worth almost €3,500 billion, according to newly released data from the

France’s economy is set for sluggish growth in the first half of the year, as weak business activity and government austerity measures limit the impact of rising consumer spending, according to

The brewing trade dispute between the U.S. and the European Union is heating up as former President Donald Trump threatens to impose a staggering 200% tariff on European wines,

Moldova has signed a €30 million ($32.5 million) agreement with the French Development Agency to enhance energy efficiency across the country. The deal was announced on Monday

Germany is set for a major shift in its economic and defense policies after the parties negotiating to form the next government agreed to amend borrowing rules and establish a €500 billion

President Emmanuel Macron aims to bolster France’s defence budget amid growing concerns over European security, particularly as the U.S. signals a potential shift in its commitments.