Which European country charges drinkers the most tax on beer?
The EU requires member states to levy a minimum excise duty on beer but the majority of countries actually charge more. Read More
France won’t pay for weight loss drug Wegovy. What about other European countries?
France is the latest European country to refuse to cover weight loss drugs through its national insurance programme. Read More
The Portuguese government tries to tempt the under 35s with tax breaks
The country’s centre-right government is set to slash taxes for people aged 35 and under in a measure aimed at dissuading them from emigrating and also encouraging foreigners to settle…
UK economy returns to growth in August after two months of stagnation
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that Gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a 0.2% growth in August, an increase on no growth in June and July.…
US private equity firm set to win Sanofi’s consumer health division
The proposed offer from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) would mean the sale of a 50% stake in Opella, which makes over-the-counter medicine such as Doliprane and Allegra. Read More
Tesla’s Cybercab autonomous vehicle revealed: Is this the ‘ChatGPT moment for robotaxis’?
What to know about Elon Musk’s newly unveiled robotaxi and why Europe risks losing the autonomous vehicle race. Read More
Andy Warhol’s ‘Reigning Queens’ collection makes its Dutch debut at Het Loo Palace
The Het Loo Palace Museum in the Netherlands is hosting an exhibition of Andy Warhol’s ‘Reigning Queens’ series, featuring 16 rare screen prints of four monarchs. Read More
Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak is now ‘controlled,’ Africa CDC says
Jean Kaseya, head of the African health body, said Rwanda shouldn’t be punished for being transparent about the outbreak. Read More
France’s emergency budget to address debt crisis – economists react
France’s 2025 budget plan targets €60bn in spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce the deficit to 5% of GDP. However, economists remain sceptical, with some forecasting a higher deficit…
Temu asked by the EU Commission to clarify measures taken against illegal products
Chinese online marketplace Temu will have until 21 October to answer European Commission questions on illegal products under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Read More