Markets
Trump threatens severe tariffs on Europe over deal with Canada
Trump threatens severe tariffs on Europe if it partners with Canada. The situation could escalate trade tensions.
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SMEs & Freelancers
The EU signs a trade pact with the Philippines that reduces tariffs
The EU signs a trade agreement with the Philippines that eliminates up to 94% of tariffs, aiming to diversify its trade.
SMEs & Freelancers
Mark Carney urges the EU to ratify the trade agreement with Canada
Mark Carney calls on the EU to ratify the 2017 trade agreement with Canada, still awaiting approval from ten member states.
Companies
Apple launches iOS 27 in Spain, but without Siri AI available
Apple has launched iOS 27 in Spain, but users will not have access to Siri AI due to a conflict with the European Union.
SMEs & Freelancers
Kirkbi to Invest Heavily in Plastic Recycling by 2030
Kirkbi, the fund of Lego's owners, will double its investment portfolio in plastic recycling and align with EU regulations by 2030.
Companies
European banks request a moratorium on capital requirements from the EU
Major European banks urge the EU to halt rising capital requirements to boost the economy.
Economy
Lagarde: Europe must choose between unity or decline
Lagarde outlines three scenarios for Europe: decline, fragmentation, or integration. The ECB president advocates for unity to avoid irrelevance.
Economy
Lagarde warns: the post-war European growth model is eroding
Lagarde warns at the Davos Forum that the three pillars of European growth are weakening and calls for more single market integration.
Companies
The EU mandates identification when interacting with AI from August 2
From August 2, companies using AI in customer service must inform users. Here are the key points of the AI Act.
Economy
Taxes now account for 52% of petrol prices in the EU, according to an analysis
Direct taxes represent 52.1% of the final petrol price in the EU, surpassing crude costs, refining, and logistics, according to a 2026 analysis.
Economy
Eurozone public deficit falls to 3.1% of GDP in the first quarter of 2026
Eurozone and EU public deficit drops to 3.1% of GDP in Q1 2026, according to Eurostat. Spain records 1.9%, below the average.
Economy
EU Investment in Andalusia Comparable to a 'Marshall Plan', According to JRC Expert in Seville
Mikel Landabaso from the JRC in Seville compares EU investment in Andalusia to a 'Marshall Plan', but warns of challenges in social cohesion.