Half of German firms cite bureaucracy and regulation as key domestic issues
Half of German businesses cite bureaucracy and regulation as the biggest problem facing Germany as a business location, a new…
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Swedish GDP fell 0.8% in July but remains 2.5% above 2025 levels
Sweden reported a 0.8% decline in GDP in July 2026, compared to the previous month, according to new data from…
Italy’s population falls marginally in first half of 2026 as births decline
Italy’s population stood at just under 59 million (58,943,673) as of the end of H1 2026, a marginal (-845) decline…
GDP in the European Union increased by 0.7% in Q2 2026
Seasonally-adjusted GDP rose by 0.7% in the European Union in the second quarter of this year, compared with the previous…
Economic uncertainty becoming a growing ‘stress factor’ among German businesses
More than half (51%) of businesses in Germany have observed increased mental strain or stress among their employees over the…
GDP in the European Union rose by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026
GDP in the European Union rose by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to the previous quarter, according…
The Dutch economic landscape was more negative in July, says CBS
While the Dutch economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, compared with the previous period, overall…
European GDP improved in the second quarter of 2026
GDP across the European Union rose by 0.5% in the second quarter of this year, while the eurozone economy was…
Business activity in the eurozone returned to positive growth in July
Business activity in the eurozone rose for the first time in four months in July 2026, supported by stronger manufacturing…
Italy’s economy continued to expand in the first half of 2026, says Istat
The Italian economy continued to grow in the first half of this year, despite global uncertainty and slowing industrial activity,…