Europe

How Europe can learn from Japan’s demographic challenges

With Europe’s working-age population shrinking, demographic decline looks set to impact GDP. By turning to Japan, which faced similar demographical challenges, Europe might still find success

20 Feb 2018

With the German economy’s robust growth and the rest of the bloc following suit, forecasters are predicting a golden era of European growth

German GDP grows by 3.3 percent in the third quarter

The German economy’s accelerating pace, on target for its best annual performance since 2011, boosts Europe’s expansion

14 Nov 2017

Peach County works with businesses to make Georgia their ideal home

When a US company was looking for new growing space, a Canadian developer and a Dutch developer and builder joined forces to find their ideal home in Peach County

15 Aug 2017

Tradeweb set to relocate operations to Amsterdam following Brexit

Tradeweb set to extend operations to Amsterdam following Brexit

US-based electronic trading service provider Tradeweb has followed the lead of rival MarketAxess by establishing a new European base in Amsterdam

3 Aug 2017

Deadline for new Greek bailout nears

Greece remains in talks to secure another bailout as its self-imposed deadline looms and state funds run out

20 Apr 2015

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission. Juncker has come under fire as it was alleged the Luxembourg government had gifted favourable tax conditions to big corporate names while he was Prime Minister

Luxleaks scandal puts tax avoidance under the microscope

The Luxleaks scandal was met with universal outrage, with many calling for heads to roll. As the furore has settled a little, some have begun to view the issue as an opportunity to bring tax avoidance to the top of the European agenda

28 Mar 2015

Ireland – it’s all boom and bust

European CEO editor-in-chief Michael McCaw speaks about the future of the country’s economy

17 Mar 2015

Google’s EU HQ in Dublin’s Silicon Docks area. The city is an ideal place for businesses to set up, with lower costs than locations such as London and a positive tax regime

Dublin: a gateway to the world

Ireland is increasingly being seen as an ideal business destination. Dublin attracts European and American investors for reasons beyond location

16 Mar 2015

Hutchison Whampoa chairman Li Ka Shing. The company has become a serious contender in the telecoms market, having recently purchased Three. It is currently in talks to purchase O2 for £10.25bn

European telecoms sector moves closer to consolidation

With talks of a number of high profile mergers taking place in 2015, regulators are faced with the challenge of deciding where to draw the line

30 Jan 2015

Danmarks Nationalbank hopes that by slashing its deposit rate, the bank will experience less pressure to buy euros. Its deposit rate has been cut to minus 0.2 from 0.05 previously

Denmark issues interest rate cut amid Swiss currency fears

Denmark’s central bank has cut its rates in a bid to relieve the upward pressure on the krone

20 Jan 2015

Research suggests that mid-market companies are more likely to be positive about their prospects, even when the economy is fragile. It is this optimism that may encourage them to make bolder moves - which can, in turn, lead to great gains

GE Capital International: mid-market firms have reason to be confident

In spite of mixed confidence in Europe, mid-market firms are buoyant about their individual prospects. Research suggests that this is with good cause

23 Dec 2014

Homes development. An increasingly older population can be expected across Europe, making investments in residences for the elderly safer than ever

Senior Homes caters for Europe’s ageing population

The average age of the European population is growing at pace. The changes that this will bring about are creating some interesting opportunities for investors

15 Dec 2014

The Churchill Industrial Zone at the Port of Antwerp. The port, which is one of the busiest rail and inland waterway hubs in Europe, offers great connections to countries such as Germany, Belgium and France

The Port of Antwerp boasts excellent connections at the heart of Europe

Uniquely positioned and extremely well connected, industrial investment opportunities don’t come much better than at the Port of Antwerp

11 Dec 2014

Richard Branson's holiday scheme for his personal staff sounds great in practice, but could actually have a negative impact on Europe's workforce if implemented prolifically - making employees feel they must work longer

Holiday schemes like Branson’s create more stress for Europe’s workforce

Branson’s non-restrictive holiday scheme seems like a fine way to boost employee motivation. But freedom over hours could do more harm than good to Europe’s overstretched workforce

20 Nov 2014

European airliner shocks with strong result

SAS records impressive profits for past quarter, as the airline’s earnings are improved by years of cutbacks and restructuring

10 Sep 2014

Awards Supplement 2017

The European CEO awards 2017 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors. View the winners here or browse the supplement in your browser or on your iPad or Android device.