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Eurozone Activity Contracts in May Amidst Services Sector Weakness

The Eurozone experienced its first activity contraction in five months during May, primarily due to a weakened services sector with confidence plummeting to its second-lowest level since 2012 (excluding the COVID-19 crisis), reaching a PMI of 49.5, driven by weak domestic demand and uncertainty surr...

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US Abolishes Penny Production; Germany Debates Similar Measure

The United States will stop producing one-cent coins in 2024 due to high production costs exceeding their value; a similar debate is ongoing in Germany, where 61 percent of Eurozone respondents in a recent Eurobarometer survey support abolishing one- and two-cent coins.

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EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Program to Counter Russia and Belarus

The European Union approved a €150 billion defense program, SAFE, to address threats from Russia and Belarus, funding the purchase of weaponry via loans with a maximum 45-year repayment period, prioritizing European industry and excluding grants.

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EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund, Opens Door for Third-Country Participation

EU ambassadors approved a €150 billion defense fund, allowing participation from third countries like Turkey despite Greek concerns about decision-making, with final approval set for May 27th. Hungary abstained, but the regulation passed with qualified majority.

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European Parliament Condemns Spain's Actions, Citing Attacks on Rule of Law

The European Parliament criticized the Spanish government for attacks on the rule of law and the separation of powers, particularly regarding a proposed amnesty law, after a narrow vote approving an amendment to an annual report. The vote saw support from the Popular Party and far-right groups, whil...

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EU MEPs Demand Permanent Halt to Hungary Funding

MEPs from various parliamentary groups in the European Parliament have jointly demanded a permanent halt to all EU funds for Hungary due to the ineffectiveness of previous sanctions and continued attacks on the judiciary, civil society, and minority rights. The letter, delivered to ARD-Studio Brusse...

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Frankfurt Airport CEO Forecasts Improved Punctuality Despite Airspace Congestion

Frankfurt Airport CEO Stefan Schulte forecasts improved punctuality for summer 2024, aiming for 80% on-time performance despite a 5% flight increase; however, he cites congested European airspace, due to various conflicts and lack of unified IT systems among European air traffic controls, as the mai...

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Spanish Judges Protest Judiciary Reform

Five Spanish judicial and prosecutorial associations are protesting a January reform of the Organic Law of the Judiciary with a 10-minute strike on June 11th, arguing it weakens judicial independence and fiscal autonomy, while the government says concerns are unfounded and the reform aligns with Eur...

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Ireland: The EU's Trojan Horse in the Tech War

Ireland's deep economic ties with US tech companies, stemming from a two-decade-long collaboration to weaken EU tech rules, hinder the EU's ability to effectively regulate these firms, prompting calls for a centralized European tech regulatory agency.

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ECB Warns of Financial System Risks Amidst Policy Uncertainty

The European Central Bank warns that rising uncertainty over government policies, particularly in trade and defense, jeopardizes the Eurozone's financial system due to increased market volatility and strained fiscal positions in several countries.

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Germany's Prolonged Recession: High Energy Costs and Bureaucracy Hamper Recovery

Germany is experiencing a prolonged economic recession, marked by increased business closures exceeding those during the 2011 crisis, driven by high energy prices, labor shortages, and excessive bureaucracy; the government has initiated a €500 billion investment plan but faces challenges in implemen...

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Germany's Recession: High Energy Costs, Worker Shortages, and Bureaucracy Hamper Economic Recovery

Germany's economy has been in recession for two years, experiencing more business closures in 2024 than in 2011, due to high energy prices, worker shortages, and excessive bureaucracy; the government is implementing measures to improve the situation, but a quick recovery is unlikely.

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