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European Share Buybacks Slow but Expand in 2024
In 2024, European companies spent €167 billion on share buybacks, a slight decrease from 2023, with banks and energy firms leading the activity; however, the number of participating companies rose, indicating a shift towards smaller-scale buyback programs.
European Share Buybacks Slow but Expand in 2024
In 2024, European companies spent €167 billion on share buybacks, a slight decrease from 2023, with banks and energy firms leading the activity; however, the number of participating companies rose, indicating a shift towards smaller-scale buyback programs.
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28% Bias Score
Trump's Auto Tariffs to Cost Netherlands €230-600 Million Annually
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariff on European Union autos and parts threatens the Netherlands with €230-600 million in annual economic losses, impacting its role as a major supplier to the German auto industry and potentially reaching €3-8 billion in total economic losses, depending on co...
Trump's Auto Tariffs to Cost Netherlands €230-600 Million Annually
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariff on European Union autos and parts threatens the Netherlands with €230-600 million in annual economic losses, impacting its role as a major supplier to the German auto industry and potentially reaching €3-8 billion in total economic losses, depending on co...
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60% Bias Score
Europe's Lagging Electric Vehicle Sector: Insufficient Innovation and High Costs
A new report reveals that insufficient charging infrastructure, high profit margins, poorly executed environmental policies, and lagging innovation are hindering the adoption of European-made electric vehicles, with battery production meeting only half the demand in 2023, while China's rapid advance...
Europe's Lagging Electric Vehicle Sector: Insufficient Innovation and High Costs
A new report reveals that insufficient charging infrastructure, high profit margins, poorly executed environmental policies, and lagging innovation are hindering the adoption of European-made electric vehicles, with battery production meeting only half the demand in 2023, while China's rapid advance...
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52% Bias Score
Europe's Crossroads: Climate Policy vs. Economic and Security Needs
Europe faces slow economic growth, an aging population, and underinvestment in defense and innovation, all exacerbated by expensive and ineffective climate policies costing €367 billion annually, a sum that could fund defense.
Europe's Crossroads: Climate Policy vs. Economic and Security Needs
Europe faces slow economic growth, an aging population, and underinvestment in defense and innovation, all exacerbated by expensive and ineffective climate policies costing €367 billion annually, a sum that could fund defense.
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60% Bias Score
Eurozone Inflation Eases to 2.3% in February
Eurozone inflation fell to 2.3% year-on-year in February, down from 2.5% in January, driven by lower energy and food prices; however, investor sentiment remains cautious, anticipating little further decrease in the coming year.
Eurozone Inflation Eases to 2.3% in February
Eurozone inflation fell to 2.3% year-on-year in February, down from 2.5% in January, driven by lower energy and food prices; however, investor sentiment remains cautious, anticipating little further decrease in the coming year.
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36% Bias Score
Europe's Economic Strength and the Need for Investment
Europe's consistent trade surpluses, averaging 2% of GDP annually over the past 15 years, contradict the narrative of overspending and necessitate investment rather than austerity to avoid stagnation, as highlighted by the Draghi report.
Europe's Economic Strength and the Need for Investment
Europe's consistent trade surpluses, averaging 2% of GDP annually over the past 15 years, contradict the narrative of overspending and necessitate investment rather than austerity to avoid stagnation, as highlighted by the Draghi report.
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52% Bias Score
European Economic Confidence Plummets in March 2025
European economic confidence fell in March 2025 to below historical levels due to pessimism in services and retail, impacting the Eurozone and EU, with the sharpest declines seen in France and Italy, while Spain showed improvement; US tariffs on automobiles further worsened investor sentiment.
European Economic Confidence Plummets in March 2025
European economic confidence fell in March 2025 to below historical levels due to pessimism in services and retail, impacting the Eurozone and EU, with the sharpest declines seen in France and Italy, while Spain showed improvement; US tariffs on automobiles further worsened investor sentiment.
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24% Bias Score
German Arms Industry Faces 160,000 Worker Shortage
Facing a shortage of 160,000 skilled workers by 2030, the German arms industry is recruiting from struggling sectors like the auto industry, leveraging increased NATO investment in weaponry, but faces challenges in security clearances and specialized skills.
German Arms Industry Faces 160,000 Worker Shortage
Facing a shortage of 160,000 skilled workers by 2030, the German arms industry is recruiting from struggling sectors like the auto industry, leveraging increased NATO investment in weaponry, but faces challenges in security clearances and specialized skills.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Approves Increased Defense Spending and Massive Infrastructure Fund
Germany's parliament approved a plan to raise defense spending above the constitutionally mandated "debt brake" limit and create a 500 billion-euro infrastructure fund, reflecting concerns over security and economic stagnation, despite opposition from some states.
Germany Approves Increased Defense Spending and Massive Infrastructure Fund
Germany's parliament approved a plan to raise defense spending above the constitutionally mandated "debt brake" limit and create a 500 billion-euro infrastructure fund, reflecting concerns over security and economic stagnation, despite opposition from some states.
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36% Bias Score
SNB Cuts Interest Rate Amid Low Inflation and Reduced Growth Forecast
The Swiss National Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 250 basis points to 0.25 percent on Thursday, citing low inflation and economic uncertainty; this follows a reduction in inflation to 0.3 percent in February 2025 from 0.7 percent in November 2024, and a lowered Swiss economic growth project...
SNB Cuts Interest Rate Amid Low Inflation and Reduced Growth Forecast
The Swiss National Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 250 basis points to 0.25 percent on Thursday, citing low inflation and economic uncertainty; this follows a reduction in inflation to 0.3 percent in February 2025 from 0.7 percent in November 2024, and a lowered Swiss economic growth project...
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20% Bias Score
Germany to Vote on Unprecedented €500 Billion Borrowing Plan
The German Bundestag will vote on a bill allowing €500 billion in borrowing over 12 years for military spending, infrastructure, and climate protection, despite concerns about market instability and increased German debt; this unprecedented move requires a two-thirds majority in the current Bundesta...
Germany to Vote on Unprecedented €500 Billion Borrowing Plan
The German Bundestag will vote on a bill allowing €500 billion in borrowing over 12 years for military spending, infrastructure, and climate protection, despite concerns about market instability and increased German debt; this unprecedented move requires a two-thirds majority in the current Bundesta...
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52% Bias Score
Unicredit's Delayed Commerzbank Takeover Bid
Unicredit holds about 28% of Commerzbank shares, aiming for a takeover despite resistance from Commerzbank's management, labor unions, and the German government, delaying a final decision until next year due to regulatory hurdles and negotiations.
Unicredit's Delayed Commerzbank Takeover Bid
Unicredit holds about 28% of Commerzbank shares, aiming for a takeover despite resistance from Commerzbank's management, labor unions, and the German government, delaying a final decision until next year due to regulatory hurdles and negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
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