
German industry delivered a positive surprise in May 2025. Output rose 1.2%, outpacing forecasts and marking the sector’s strongest monthly gain since January. Gains in autos, energy, and pharmaceuticals offset continued weakness in construction and new orders.

Inflation in the euro area rose to 2% in June. The European Central Bank’s preferred gauge returned to target, led by persistent service-sector pressure even as energy prices fell again.

The EU has launched a five-pillar quantum plan. The Commission wants Europe to become a “quantum industrial powerhouse” by 2030 — and is drawing up a Quantum Act to boost investment, secure infrastructure, and scale start-ups. Six pilot chip lines and a new quantum academy will launch by 2026.

Tesla’s European sales decline as consumers favour cheaper rivals. Tesla’s sales in Europe dropped for the fifth consecutive month, with a 40.5% decrease in May. The carmaker’s market share fell to 0.9%, as buyers turn to cost-effective alternatives and controversies around Elon Musk impact sentiment.

Europe’s AI future hinges on grid speed. A new report warns that poor electricity grid planning could result in 13-year connection delays for data centres, pushing billions in investment away from the continent’s traditional tech hubs and towards more agile markets in southern and central Europe.

Eighth interest rate cut in 12 months sees deposit rate fall to 2% as eurozone braces for U.S. duties.

The UK-EU deal highlights a timeless lesson: when decisions are divisive, how you tell the story can shape the outcome.

The new UK-EU reset slashes border friction and carbon costs — rewriting logistics maths for manufacturers, hauliers and retailers on both sides.