Dublin is Europe’s third most expensive capital for remote workers

Dublin is Europe's third most expensive capital for remote workers, new research shows. Digital bank bunq analysed prices including rent, groceries, and transport for 27 EU capitals. It found that Dublin ranks third, after London and Amsterdam....

World Bank forecasts acceleration of Moldova's economic growth in medium term

The World Bank forecasts an acceleration of Moldova's economic growth in the medium term, against the backdrop of planned reforms by the authorities, which are expected to become the main factor contributing to increased productivity and...

What Can Europe Offer a Fragmenting World?

As the rivalry between the United States and China intensifies, many countries are seeking partners they can trust. The European Union could fill that role by offering economic opportunity, a secure investment environment, and legal systems that...

Electrification: How can the EU make the most of all net-zero technologies?

While it is clear that electrification is one of the most powerful tools for Europe to decarbonise and reduce its reliance on energy imports, the actual pace of electrification in the EU has stagnated over the past decade. Electrification is all...

PM to EU Economy Commissioner: All Systems in Bulgaria Ready to Operate with Euro from January 1

All systems in Bulgaria are ready to operate with the euro from January 1, 2026. “We continue to work intensively to ensure a smooth, transparent and successful transition to the single European currency,” said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov...

Tunisia: “Speed Up / Accelerate EU-MED Hubs” to boost SME competitiveness

The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) announced on Monday the launch of the project “Speed Up / Accelerate the EU-MED Hubs,” which aims to foster the sustainable and competitive growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)....

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken Walks Back Threat to 'Wipe Moscow Off the Map'

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken has sought to clarify his earlier remarks about “erasing Moscow from the world map,” claiming that local media outlets had severely distorted his comments about a potential response to Russian aggression. The...

Prime Minister to IMF Managing Director: Bulgaria Strictly Fulfilling Commitments on Path to Euro

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday that the Bulgarian government is strictly adhering to its commitments in the process of the country’s adoption of the single...

Mattarella calls for European defence on Armed Forces Day

President Sergio Mattarella called for the creation of a common European defence force in his message for Italian National United and Armed Forces Day on Tuesday. "Today new conflicts have appeared in Europe and the Mediterranean, challenging the...

India should look east, increase trade with China, says ICRIER chairman

The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) has said that India should look east as much as it looks to the west and increase trade with fellow Asian countries, including China. Stressing the need for all Asian...

Slovenia in favour of limited flexibility in achieving EU 2040 climate target

Brussels, 4 November - Flexibility in achieving the goal of a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 must be as limited as possible, Uroš Vajgl, state secretary at the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy, said ahead of the...

Central Bank Deputy Chief: The Ruling Coalition Should Avoid Tax Hikes to Protect Bulgaria’s Economy

Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank Petar Chobanov has urged the ruling coalition not to raise taxes, warning that such a move would place unnecessary strain on the economy and local businesses. In an interview with BNT, Chobanov...

Svyrydenko: We are one step closer to EU membership

Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko emphasizes that the EU report within the Enlargement Package confirms that the country is confidently moving towards membership in the European Union and showed "the best result in three years on the way...

Bulgarian unicorn Payhawk plays down Brex's European challenge

The CEO of Bulgarian spend management unicorn Payhawk has played down the threat of US rival Brex, which recently announced it was launching across the EU, saying they were targeting different customer bases and that the EU was a fragmented...

FT: The EU Prepares Measures to Prevent “Trojan Horses” from Joining the Union

New members of the European Union could be placed under a kind of “probation period” for several years and even expelled from the bloc if they backslide on democratic standards. This is part of a new proposal by the European Commission aimed at...

Why a curb on Trump’s tariff powers by US top court could deliver $500 mn refund, fairer India trade deal

The US Supreme Court is set to begin oral hearings starting Wednesday to decide if President Donald Trump overstepped his powers granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs. The Trump...

Austria’s defection leaves EU 2040 climate target on shaky ground

Austria has said it can’t support the EU’s 2040 climate target, casting doubt on whether a majority in favour of the 90% proposal is possible despite months of negotiations. Environment ministers are meeting on Tuesday to vote on the EU’s proposed...

Bulgaria to Take Over Presidency of EU Strategy for Danube Region

Bulgaria will assume the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (the Danube Strategy) from the current holder of the position, Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the 14th Annual Forum of the Strategy, which is taking place in Sarajevo...

The European Commission Proposes Targeted EUDR Simplification Measures

On 21 October 2025, the European Commission (“Commission”) submitted a proposal to amend the European Union’s (“EU”) Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (“EUDR”),1 aiming to reduce regulatory burden on businesses while attempting to preserve...

The World Bank: corruption and weak institutions could kill the EU’s Growth Plan for Moldova

The World Bank reports in its Moldova Economic Update – November 2025 that the poverty level in the Republic of Moldova remains high, even though it follows a downward trend. The institution projects that the poverty rate at the $8.3/day threshold...