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Silhouetted figures stand poised on a map, representing European AI start-ups navigating the competitive terrain of innovation and investment.
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Europe’s AI Unicorn Surge: From Harmattan to LeCun’s Startup

Europe is in the throes of an AI unicorn boom, and the continent’s founders are finally getting the money they deserve. In just twelve months, five home‑grown AI powerhouses –…
Posted by Mathieu Roussel January 18, 2026
A traditional Dutch café on a quiet street, symbolizing the disappearing neighborhood bars that are at the heart of the nation's changing social landscape.
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The Vanishing Dutch Café: Why Neighborhood Bars Are Closing

The Dutch pub is disappearing at a speed that would make any London landlord gasp – from over 14,000 cafés in 2015 to barely 11,000 today, a 22 percent plunge, and…
Posted by Tom O’Rourke January 17, 2026
Business professionals collaborate on digital tools in a modern office setting, reflecting the growing role of technology in corporate operations.
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French Companies Lag on AI: Why Adoption Is Slower Than Expected

French firms are dragging their feet on artificial intelligence, with only three in ten established companies reporting any AI use in 2024 – a stark contrast to the 68 % uptake…
Posted by Camille Durand December 27, 2025
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is visually represented by connecting arrows between Europe and South America, highlighting the economic integration between the two regions.
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EU‑Mercosur Deal Decoded: What the New Trade Pact Means for Your Wallet

The EU‑Mercosur free‑trade pact, signed in principle on 6 December 2024, is set to wipe tariffs from the vast majority of goods flowing between Europe and South America – but it is…
Posted by Camille Durand December 27, 2025
Airbnb faces regulatory upheaval in France as new VAT rules force hosts to comply with tax obligations.
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Airbnb’s French Fallout: Platform Under New VAT Rules and Market Shock

The EU’s new VAT law, which went live on 19 May 2024, has turned France’s thriving short‑stay market on its head. Short‑term rental platforms and hosts with earnings above €10 000 must now…
Posted by Louise Carter December 22, 2025
Japan’s yen symbol, featuring a stylized design with the national flag motif, signals a historic rate hike that could reshape global financial dynamics for European investors.
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Japan’s Rate Hike: What It Means for European Investors

The Bank of Japan has finally torn up three decades of ultra‑easy policy, nudging its short‑term rate into positive territory and sending the yen rocketing higher. The move has jolted…
Posted by Camille Durand December 21, 2025
The ASML headquarters in Eindhoven, a symbol of Dutch tech wealth investing in sustainable urban mobility through green infrastructure.
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ASML Puts Wheels on Green: Dutch Chipmaker Funds Bike Lanes and Bus Hubs

In a move that turns silicon into sustainability, ASML has pledged €93 million to overhaul Eindhoven’s public‑transport and cycling network, turning the Dutch tech hub into a greener, faster artery for…
Posted by Tom O’Rourke December 19, 2025
Vin Diesel, known for his role in the Fast & Furious franchise, is pictured at a promotional event.
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Diesel Tax Shock: Germany’s CO₂ Surcharge Sends Fuel Prices Spiralling Across the EU

Germany’s €60 / t CO₂ diesel surcharge, set to bite from 2026, will be felt at every pump and will reverberate through the continent’s freight corridors.The Cost‑Allocation Act, dated 16 December 2025, fixes the reference…
Posted by Louise Carter December 19, 2025
Airbnb faces new regulatory challenges as EU-wide rules force hosts to register and pay VAT.
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Airbnb Crackdown: New EU Rules Force Hosts to Register and Pay VAT

The EU’s first continent‑wide short‑term‑rental law has landed, and it is already rattling the Airbnb‑laden streets of Barcelona, Lisbon and Rome. From 20 May 2026 every holiday let must display a single,…
Posted by Ana Beltrán December 18, 2025
The Euro symbol statue represents the European Central Bank's monetary policy decisions impacting mortgage rates across the eurozone.
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ECB Holds Rates Steady – What It Means for Your Mortgage Across Europe

The European Central Bank has left its key rates untouched at 2 % – the deposit‑facility at 2.00 %, the main‑refinancing rate at 2.15 % and the marginal‑lending facility at 2.40 % – for…
Posted by Camille Durand December 18, 2025

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