German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble sees a window of opportunity to push through a deep reform of EU institutions. He thinks Europe’s crisis-fighting efforts have created momentum for changing the EU treaty. Wolfgang Schäuble wants...
The telecommunications industry is losing billions to competition from social messaging apps like Facebook, WhatsApp and Viber, a report says. The industry knows it’s time to fight back. On a recent trip abroad, I had...
Statisticians have warned the number of both corporate and household insolvencies is on the rise again in Germany. But an independent study by an insurance group shows neighboring France has been doing even worse. Over...
Coca Cola Hellenic has confirmed it will shift its corporate base from Greece to Switzerland. The move of Greece’s largest company is another blow to the nation which stands to lose millions in revenues. The...
A fresh poll has shown that more Germans want Greece to stay in the eurozone than want it to leave. The results of the survey by a public broadcaster indicate a change in sentiment despite...
Poland’s prime minister has unveiled a multibillion-euro investment plan to fuel growth. The move is also aimed at boosting support for the government, which has seen its popularity dwindling of late. On Friday, Prime Minister...
Huawei has denied US Congress claims that it poses a security threat on American soil. Congress is due to call for top Chinese telecoms giants to be barred from the US amid espionage concerns. Chinese...
German companies have posted a surprise increase in exports in August. Fresh statistical data show that sluggish trade with eurozone nations has been comfortably offset by stronger demand outside that bloc. German exports logged a...
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, which assembles Apple products, has rejected claims of strikes at a plant in China, saying there was no impact on production. This followed reports of thousands dropping tools. The Foxconn Technology...
US aircraft maker Boeing is very likely to overtake Airbus in sales and deliveries this year, after trailing its European rival for nearly a decade. Airbus is hamstrung in 2012 by problems with its new...
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to keep its main refinancing rate unchanged in a bid to calm markets. But the focus really has been on when exactly its bond-buying program will get off...
The European Court of Justice has strengthened the rights of air passengers in two separate rulings. Travelers are entitled to compensation even if booked flights are cancelled for operational reasons. The European Court of Justice...
