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In Europe 3rd August 2026

Employment rate amongst immigrants in EU stands at 68.2 per cent, new all-time high

According to a report by RFBerlin, this new record for immigrant employment in 2025 helped to narrow the employment gap with those born in the country. However, the European labour market continues to fail to realise a significant part of its potential. Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team More immigrants than ever are in work across the European Union. Last year, the proportion of immigrants in employment rose from 67.8% to…

European economy, In Europe 31st July 2026

Eurozone inflation breaks downward trend and rises to 2.9% in July

The underlying inflation rate, which excludes the volatile prices of energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, also rose by a tenth, to 2.5%. Reported by Consejeros Editorial TeamEurozone inflation has halted its downward trend and, in July, it rose by a tenth, bringing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 2.9%, according to figures published this Friday by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). The July surge is mainly…

European economy 30th July 2026

Euronext considering setting up pan-European market for unlisted securities to compete with London Stock Exchange

Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team Euronext is considering the possibility of creating a pan-European market for unlisted securities with the aim of competing with the London Stock Exchange Group in attracting small, private and fast-growing companies, according to a report published yesterday by Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. This platform would enable companies to raise new funds and shareholders to sell their holdings, thereby differentiating itself from…

European economy, In Europe 30th July 2026

Experts surveyed by EY call for Europe to boost competitiveness against China and endorse Spain’s resilience in 2026

The latest ‘Quarterly Economic Pulse’ report from EY Insights advocates strengthening the single market and innovation in the face of escalating tariffs, forecasting GDP growth of up to 2.5 per cent for Spain. Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team The European Union must focus its efforts on internal competitiveness, the integration of the single market and the reduction of regulatory burdens to successfully meet the economic challenge posed by China….

In Europe 28th July 2026

European banking sector resilient despite complex geopolitical landscape says Scope Ratings

The cost of risk could rise by 10 basis points in 2026 compared with 2025, reflecting increased geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainty, although provisions will remain low overall. Scope Ratings Analysis European banks are profitable, well-capitalised and have sound balance sheets. Our outlook is positive, although we are closely monitoring the knock-on effects of the war in the Middle East, the risk of stagflation, merger and acquisition activity, interest rate…

European economy, In Europe 28th July 2026

More than a dozen European countries experiencing decline in workforce

According to a report by PlayersTime, the European labour market is undergoing restructuring, laying the foundations for future growth. Whilst Germany is losing half a million people of working age, the UK is gaining 590,000. Analysis by Consejeros Editorial Team Whilst many European countries are struggling to maintain employee productivity amidst summer heatwaves and nationwide strikes, some nations appear to be quietly running out of labour. A recent report by…

Companies, European economy, Markets 27th July 2026

Commerzbank open to negotiating its takeover by UniCredit

The growing shareholder support secured by the Italian bank makes it necessary to initiate a “constructive and transparent” dialogue. Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team After months of trying to resist, Commerzbank has agreed to open talks with UniCredit regarding a potential takeover. The growing shareholder support secured by the Italian bank makes it necessary to initiate a “constructive and transparent” dialogue to protect the interests of shareholders, employees and…

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European economy, In Europe 24th July 2026

Morgan Stanley calculates ageing population, military spending and interest payments could add 3 percentage points of GDP in additional expenditure in Eurozone

In this context, growth ceases to be merely an economic objective and becomes the main determinant of European fiscal sustainability. By Morgan Stanley Europe is entering a new fiscal regime in which an ageing population, rising defence spending and higher borrowing costs are coming up against increasingly tight budgets. Although these factors are well known, their combination significantly alters the region’s fiscal outlook and makes economic growth the key variable…

In Europe 24th July 2026

ECB keeps rates at 2.25% and warns of inflationary impact of energy shock yet to materialise

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team The Governing Council of the European Central Bank has decided to keep interest rates unchanged, meaning that the deposit facility rate (DFR) will remain at 2.25 per cent, the main refinancing operations (MRO) rate at 2.40 per cent and the marginal lending facility (MLF) rate at 2.65 per cent, following the 25-basis-point rise already implemented at the institution’s previous meeting, according to Europa Press. “The…

In Europe 23rd July 2026

Eurozone deficit falls to 3.1 per cent of GDP and debt rises to 88.9 per cent in first quarter

Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team The Eurozone’s public deficit at the end of the first quarter fell by one tenth of a percentage point compared with the last three months of the previous year, to 3.1 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), whilst public debt rose by 1.2 percentage points, reaching 88.9 per cent, according to figures from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). As…

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