Now playing Next Economy Windfall profits rise to $1 trillion amid cost-of-living crisis: Study New data on the profits of the world's largest businesses has renewed calls for permanent windfall taxes across all sectors of the economy. 06/07/2023
Now playing Next Real Economy Do we need the digital euro? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Digital currencies have grown in popularity. Unlike bitcoin, the digital euro would be a central bank digital currency (CBDC), essentially, electronic cash. The aim is to offer consumers an alternative Europe-wide payment option. 05/07/2023
Now playing Next Business Eurozone inflation slips to 5.5%, more central bank rate hikes coming The European Central Bank, along with its peers around the world, has been rapidly raising interest rates to combat inflation 30/06/2023
Now playing Next Real Economy Putting people first: How can Europe grow its social economy? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In the latest Real Economy episode we learn about the people behind Sweden's social economy enterprises who are looking to make a positive impact, rather than simply maximise profits. 21/06/2023
Now playing Next Economy IMF supports imposition of restrictive economic measures in the EU In an interview with Euronews, the IMF's Managing Director says that more stringent measures could become the norm given the current economic situation in Europe. 19/06/2023
Now playing Next Economy Germany and France still at odds over reform of the EU fiscal rules Germany and France, the largest economies of the European Union, continue to be at odds over the reform of the bloc's fiscal rules. 16/06/2023
Now playing Next Economy Brussels approves €8 billion in subsidies for EU-made microchips The European Union is hoping to boost domestic production of semiconductors and capture 20% of the global market by 2030. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Economy How prepared is Europe for an increase in gambling and addiction? An increasing number of Europeans suffer from gambling addiction, a problem that's expected to grow across the continent as the industry's profits are expected to boom in the coming years. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Real Economy What lies ahead for the EU's fiscal rules IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Europe is aiming to rewrite its fiscal rules on government spending and taxes. In quite simple terms, it wants debt levels to be more sustainable. 07/06/2023
Now playing Next Money Recession fears grow amid stubborn inflation and rising interest rates As inflation bites, the UK is bracing for further interest rate hikes and the risk of a recession. Germany is already there. 26/05/2023
Now playing Next Economy Brussels urges EU countries to end energy support measures by year-end The European Commission said on Wednesday that if energy prices were to flare up again, any support measures rolled out should be "targeted at protecting vulnerable households and firms." 24/05/2023
Now playing Next Economy Is it possible to move on from growth as our key economic indicator? For more than a hundred years, economic growth has been a key benchmark for successful societies. But is it the right one? Euronews' final debate on the subject at the Beyond Growth 2023 conference takes a deeper look. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next Real Economy Where does Europe's economy stand, and where is it headed? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this episode of Real Economy, we travel to the Brussels Economic Forum to ask high-level decision-makers how the EU can shape its digital, green and economic policies while ensuring the protection of its workers, industries, and consumers. 10/05/2023
Now playing Next Economy EU needs to invest heavily but must keep social model: Gentiloni European Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni told the Brussels Economic Forum on Thursday that Europe's "social model proved to be effective" through the pandemic and must be kept despite the economic challenges facing the bloc. 04/05/2023
Now playing Next Economy Only 9 EU countries will meet green goals under fiscal rules: report A report by the New Economics Foundation looks into the challenge of reconciling the European Green Deal with the bloc's fiscal rules. 28/04/2023
Now playing Next Economy Brussels makes overture to Berlin with new rules to cut down deficit The European Commission unveiled on Wednesday a series of legislative proposals to reform the EU's fiscal rules. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next Economy Explained: Why the EU economy may be heading for a ‘soft landing’ The economic situation in Europe is better than expected, an economist told Euronews. 17/04/2023
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation falls sharply but core rate reaches new record high Annual inflation across the eurozone fell from 8.5% in February to 6.9% in March, one of the steepest drops in recent years. 31/03/2023
Now playing Next Economy EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, economy and migration The summit in Brussels comes mere days after Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow. 23/03/2023
Now playing Next Economy Exclusive: EU 'not naïve' about Russia-China ties, says Charles Michel In an exclusive interview with Euronews, European Council President Charles Michel discussed the Ukraine war and China's proposed peace plan. 22/03/2023