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The Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, has called for more stimulus in Europe to restore pre-pandemic economic growth. The former President of the European Central Bank (ECB) believes the lingering uncertainty provides ground for more monetary and fiscal stimulus, calling for extra efforts. Draghi says that after protecting the …

Data from the European Central Bank showed that the Eurozone’s current account surplus widened in April thanks to an increase in the trade surplus and primary income, which includes profits from foreign investment. The 19-nation Euro bloc posted a revised current account surplus of 22.8 billion euros in April, up …

According to Eurostat’s final reading of the Eurozone CPI report for May, the consumer prices came in at 2.0% on a yearly basis, meeting the flash estimate of 2.0% and 2.0% expectations. While the core figures rose to 1.0%, beating the 0.9% consensus forecasts.

European Union countries have agreed to ease travel restrictions during the summer, allowing tourists who have received full vaccinations to avoid examinations or quarantine, as well as expanding the list of European Union regions from which it is safe to travel. Portugal, the current president of the European Union, said …

Data showed that retail sales in the euro area fell more than expected in April, affected by a decline in sales of non-food products, but it is still much higher than it was 12 months ago when most countries were subject to strict lockdown measures linked to the pandemic. The …

The European Central Bank chief economist, Philippe Lin, told a French newspaper that the European Central Bank could still increase bond purchases at its June meeting if such a step is needed to maintain favorable borrowing conditions. He also added that unemployment is not expected to return to its pre-pandemic …

Data showed retail sales in the eurozone rose more than expected in March, indicating pent-up demand among consumers as the pandemic eases. The European Union statistics office Eurostat said that retail sales in the 19 countries that use the euro jumped 2.7% month over month in March and 12% year …

According to Eurostat’s preliminary reading of the Eurozone CPI report, the annual figure came in at 1.6% in April, matching expectations of 1.6% while accelerating March’s 1.3%. The core figures eased to 0.8%% YoY in April when compared to 0.9% expectations and 0.9% booked in March.

Data from the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat showed that eurozone debt rose last year as European governments borrowed heavily to keep their economies active during lockdown measures aimed at combating the Coronavirus pandemic, while countries that are already heavily debt-ridden added most of the new debt. Eurostat said combined …

The European Central Bank reported Monday that the euro zone’s current account surplus narrowed in February due to a decline in net exports of goods and services. The bloc, which includes 19 euro-trading nations, recorded a current account surplus of 25.9 billion euros in February, down from 34.7 billion in …