Analysis behind the headlines: the economic forecast for Europe, the property market, the EU budget and the single market, what investors watch in earnings season and the political agenda for the months ahead. We explain what the figures mean for people and businesses.
The Q4 earnings season forces a decision on anyone holding European shares in the coming weeks. You can follow individual companies report by report, reading guidance from names such as Deutsche Bank or LVMH, or you can read the aggregate numbers that LSEG and Goldman Sachs publish for the STOXX 600. Both approaches use the … Read more
Q4 earnings season puts European investors at a fork in the road: back individual companies as they report, or let a diversified index absorb the whole quarter's swings. Luxury group LVMH opens the window in late January, semiconductor equipment maker ASML follows a day later, and software group SAP reports in the same week. Which … Read more
The European Week of Sport is back, and for EU cities and clubs, the stakes this year are higher than ever. What the campaign actually is The European Week of Sport was launched in 2015 to respond to the growing crisis of inactivity. Since then, it has become one of the European Commission’s most visible … Read more
Single market integration is Europe’s most powerful economic lever, and yet it is still not working as well as it should. Why barriers persist despite decades of rules The EU’s single market gives businesses access to 450 million consumers. It is the first driver of competitiveness and the second largest global market. But its rules … Read more
The EU budget is not just a fiscal exercise. It is a 7-year investment plan that will shape Europe’s green economy, its research capacity, and the daily services that citizens depend on, and right now it is being negotiated in real time. What the MFF is and why it matters The EU decides on its … Read more
The EU political agenda reaches its peak each June, driven by a structural convergence of parliamentary votes, a leaders’ summit, and the end of the Council presidency cycle that forces decisions before the summer recess. Why June creates a natural bottleneck The EU runs on a structured annual calendar. Parliament decides its annual calendar on … Read more
Europe Day 2026 marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the historic proposal that laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it today. Every year on 9 May, citizens and institutions across the continent reflect on how far European integration has come. This year carries particular significance. 2026 also marks 40 … Read more
The European property market in Q1 of 2026 demonstrated a resilient performance, with a transaction volume of €285 billion reflecting investor confidence. Furthermore, returns on real estate investments vary significantly across asset classes and geographic regions. Understanding Q1 performance metrics enables investors to capitalise on emerging opportunities and adjust their portfolio strategies. What Drives Q1 … Read more
Economic forecast 2026 indicates Europe faces pivotal transformations in GDP performance and market dynamics. Furthermore, investors worldwide monitor these projections carefully for strategic opportunities. Indeed, understanding Europe’s economic forecast helps identify profitable investment sectors. What Does the 2026 Economic Forecast Reveal? Europe’s GDP growth projections range between 1.2% and 1.8%. Consequently, investors should prepare for … Read more
