Italian Court Confirms Shutdown at Major Steelworks, Blow to Meloni

By admin September 11, 2026 No comment

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An Italian court on Friday upheld an order to shut down the blast furnaces at the former Ilva steelworks in Taranto, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to keep the country’s largest steel plant operating while a buyer is sought. The plant is considered strategically important to Italy’s manufacturing sector and supplies […]

Volkswagen Approves Plan to Cut Another 50,000 Jobs

By admin September 4, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen’s board has approved plans to eliminate another 50,000 jobs by 2030 as part of the German automaker’s biggest restructuring in its nearly 90-year history. The latest cuts will bring the total number of jobs the group plans to reduce to around 100,000. The company, which owns brands including Audi, Porsche and Skoda, is also […]

Germany’s Services Sector Nears Recovery in July

By admin August 5, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s services sector showed signs of stabilising in July as business activity contracted at a much slower pace and demand began to recover. The HCOB Germany Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 from 48.6 in June, its highest reading in recent months and just below the 50-point mark that separates contraction from growth. […]

Euro Zone Business Activity Rebounds in July

By admin August 5, 2026 No comment

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Business activity across the euro zone accelerated to an eight-month high in July, driven by a recovery in the services sector and continued strength in manufacturing. The S&P Global Euro Zone Composite PMI rose to 52.0 from 50.0 in June, moving back into expansion territory for the first time since March, while the Services PMI […]

Euro Zone Factory Output Hits 4½-Year High Despite Weak Demand

By admin August 3, 2026 No comment

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Factory output across the euro zone grew at its fastest pace in nearly four and a half years in July, according to the latest S&P Global Manufacturing PMI survey. The headline manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9 from 51.4 in June, while the output index climbed to its highest level since March 2022, signalling continued expansion […]

Thousands of Audi Workers Protest Over Possible Neckarsulm Plant Closure

By admin July 29, 2026 No comment

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Thousands of Audi employees gathered in Neckarsulm, Germany, to protest against the possible closure of the automaker’s manufacturing plant as parent company Volkswagen continues a major restructuring programme. According to the works council, around 6,000 workers took part in the demonstration, expressing concerns over job security and the future of the facility.

German Economy Shows Resilience in Second Quarter

By admin July 28, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s economy likely recorded modest growth in the second quarter of 2026 despite challenges from the Middle East conflict, according to the Bundesbank. The central bank said strong industrial activity, steady exports, and resilient consumer spending helped offset the impact of higher energy and commodity prices. The Bundesbank noted that Germany’s

BYD Nears Decision on Second European Manufacturing Plant

By admin July 1, 2026 No comment

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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is close to finalising plans for a second manufacturing facility in Europe as it accelerates its regional expansion. Speaking at the Reuters Automotive Europe conference in Frankfurt, BYD’s special adviser for Europe, Alfredo Altavilla, said a decision is expected soon, with Spain and France emerging as the leading candidates. The

Volkswagen’s Unique Ownership Structure Faces Fresh Scrutiny Amid Restructuring Plans

By admin June 27, 2026 No comment

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Volkswagen’s complex ownership and governance structure has come under renewed scrutiny as the German automaker prepares a major restructuring that could include plant closures and nearly 100,000 job cuts. Labour unions have vowed strong resistance, while the company’s unique legal framework gives workers and the German state of Lower Saxony significant

France’s Private Sector Slowdown Eases in June

By admin June 23, 2026 No comment

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France’s private sector remained in contraction during June, but the pace of decline eased significantly, according to the latest S&P Global Flash PMI survey. The Composite Output Index rose to 47.6 from 44.9 in May, indicating that business activity is still shrinking but showing signs of stabilization. Economists viewed the improvement as a positive signal […]