Scientists Dismantle Europe’s Zero-Emission Electric Car Myth
Europe’s electric-car revolution was built on a zero that existed only on paper. Scientists now find that battery cars cut life-cy…
The Side Hustle Becomes Part of the Family Budget
Across wealthy economies, second jobs are now a routine source of income as housing costs outpace wages. Remote work makes them ea…
ATMs Disappear as Banknotes Multiply: The European Cash Paradox
Amid fears of cyberattacks and infrastructure failures, physical money is finding a new role as a hedge against uncertainty.
Will Germany’s Baby Boomers Finally Make Homes Cheaper?
Younger buyers hope millions of inherited homes coming onto the market will finally bring down prices. But forecasts suggest the b…
Germany Lets Russia into Europe’s Nuclear-Fuel Supply Chain
A Russian state-owned company will supply the technology and licences for nuclear fuel made in Germany. Lower Saxony approved the …
Europe Cuts Carbon While Asia Doubles Down on Coal
For years, Europe assumed that if it moved first on climate policy, the rest of the world would eventually catch up. That bet has …
Does Joining the Euro Come at the Cost of Growth?
An analysis of Eurostat data finds that average growth was lower after euro adoption in 18 of the 20 countries examined – raising …
Government Celebrates Bureaucracy Cuts as Public Sector Expands
As Germany’s labor market collapses, public-sector employers are still hiring. The federal government claims to be slashing bureau…
EU Offers Industry Relief in Carbon Market Overhaul
Brussels wants to extend free carbon allowances and slow the tightening of its emissions cap as it seeks to protect European indus…
Europe’s Electric Car Transition Could Cost 726,000 Jobs
A Fraunhofer study warns that Europe’s auto industry could shed up to 726,000 jobs by 2040, with suppliers bearing the brunt as el…
Who Is Cashing In on Sanctions Against Russia?
Sanctions against Russia have created a billion-dollar business. Greek shipping companies are making a fortune transporting Russia…
How Cyber Threats Put Cash Back in Sweden’s Wallet
Sweden once moved away from cash because it made shops and banks targets. Now the cashless pioneer is bringing bills and coins bac…
EU Carbon Tariff Deals Fresh Blow to Ukraine's Steel Industry
The EU carbon tariff, intended to protect European manufacturers, is already taking a toll on war-torn Ukraine. Although the mecha…
Canada’s Immigration Growth Illusion
Canada’s headline GDP kept growing while living standards barely moved. Economists say the country’s experience offers Europe a wa…
The EU's New GMO Rules: What They Mean for the Future of Food
After three years of negotiations, the European Union has voted to ease restrictions on new genetically modified foods, a decision…