Who postpones Black Friday? This year, the French amid angst over Amazon
The French government declared it was postponing Black Friday as it moved to quell a nationwide rebellion by shopkeepers who say that Amazon has been...
Europe to impose tariffs in 16-year trade fight with U.S. over Boeing aid
The European Union said it would begin imposing sweeping tariffs on around $4 billion worth of American aircraft, food, drinks and other products on Tuesday,...
Europe tried to limit mass layoffs, but the cuts are coming anyway VIEW
Despite furlough schemes that have kept tens of millions of people employed, a tsunami of job cuts is about to hit Europe as companies downsize...
European social programs pay off, as economy rebounds with help from consumers VIEW
Supported by government programs to limit lost income, Europeans relieved that lockdowns are over are opening their wallets at a record pace.
As the novel coronavirus spreads, face-mask manufacturers go into overdrive VIEW
A factory in western France has become an unlikely outpost to help overcome a severe shortage as supplies dry up in China.
Departing: Two Shopkeepers, Their Cat and Part of Paris’ Soul VIEW
An influx of luxury stores is driving out local businesses in the historic Jewish and LGBT center of Paris.
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot plan merger in a big but imperfect union
The deal, creating what would be the world's fourth largest auto maker, comes as the industry is facing broad tensions: New technologies are demanding deep...
Iceland is preparing for a world with less ice
When Europe suffered record-breaking heat in July, Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, clocked its highest temperatures ever. Climate change is affecting fishing, tourism, public infrastructure and most...