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Europe's carbon market is experiencing a decline in the start of 2024 due to the rapid growth of renewable energy, which reduces the need for fossil fuels. The decrease in carbon prices can be attributed to factors such as increased renewable energy generation, a slowdown in industry, and a drop in demand for natural gas. The installation of solar panels and wind turbines has significantly contributed to the rise of clean energy in Europe. The lower carbon prices may provide an opportunity for companies to decarbonize or purchase permits at a lower cost. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the influence of economic growth, digitalisation, eco-innovation, energy consumption and patents on environmental technologies on the volume of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) recorded in European countries for a period of nine years (2010–2018). Design/methodology/approach: Two empirical methods were integrated into the theoretical approach developed based on the analysis of the current scientific framework. Multiple linear regression, an extended version of the OLS model, and a non-causal analysis as a robustness method, Dumitrescu–Hurlin, were used to achieve the proposed research objective. Findings: Digitalisation described by the number of individual Internet users and patents on environmental technologies determines the amount of GHG in Europe, and economic growth continues to have a significant effect on the amount of emissions, as well as the consumption of renewable energy. European countries are not framed in well-established patterns, but the economic growth, digitalisation, eco-innovation and renewable energy have an impact on the amount of GHG in one way or another. In many European countries, the amount of GHGs is decreasing as a result of economic growth, changes in the energy field and digitalisation. The positive influence of economic growth on climate neutrality depends on its degree of sustainability, while patents have the same conditional effect of their translation into environmentally efficient technologies. Research limitations/implications: This study has a number of limitations which derive, first of all, from the lack of digitalisation indicators. The missing data restricted the inclusion in the analysis of variables relevant to the description of the European digitalisation process, also obtaining conclusive results on the effects of digitalisation on GHG emissions. Originality/value: A similar analysis of the relationship among the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and economic growth, digitalisation, eco-innovation and renewable energy is less common in the literature. Also, the results can be inspirational in the sphere of macroeconomic policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We find expectations are more sensitive to economic growth than traditional wellbeing metrics. We examine Eurobarometer micro data from 1973-2023 on movements in life satisfaction along with data from 1995-2022 on five expectations variables on and individual's life and their financial and job situations plus their views on the economic and employment situation of their country in the year ahead. All of these expectations start to decline several months before the onset of downturns with especially large drops for the Great Recession and Covid. Annual GDP growth is positively associated with these expectations variables while it is uncorrelated with life satisfaction. The unemployment rate and the CPI reduce both. We analyze data for 29 European countries to predict changes in the unemployment rate 12 months ahead using individuals' fears of unemployment in the presence of country and year fixed effects and lagged unemployment. We also use firms' expectations of future employment, which are also predictive of what happens to unemployment three months later. Using our preferred model specification, we present out-of-sample predictions that track actual movements in unemployment rates closely over a period in which there were two major recessions and unemployment shifted by a factor of two. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article delves into the extraordinary journey of artist Jan Senbergs and his family, from fleeing Latvia during World War II to resettling in Australia as migrants. Topics include the family's harrowing escape, their experiences in various displaced persons camps across Europe, and Jan Senbergs' prolific career as an artist, capturing diverse subjects ranging from urban landscapes to the sinking of the ship Armidale.

Mastercard has teamed with Last Mile Solutions, a provider of a hardware agnostic management platform for charge point operators with locations throughout Europe, to establish payment standards for the electric vehicle charging industry that will enhance the user payment experience,... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article highlights the emphasis on building readiness in the Army amidst a dynamic global security landscape. It focuses on the need for training soldiers for uncertainty, pushing for advanced degrees in warfighting, reinforcing soldiering fundamentals, and preparing for real-world battle scenarios in Europe and the Indo-Pacific to prevent conflict.

French bonds, traditionally considered safe assets, have experienced a sell-off due to political risk and now yield more than Portuguese debt and only slightly less than Spanish debt. This shift in the hierarchy of European sovereign debt markets is significant, as it places France on equal footing with lower-rated economies that were once a threat to the euro zone. The sell-off was compounded by rumors of President Emmanuel Macron's resignation, raising concerns about France's public finances and the future of his pro-business agenda. This development highlights the importance of politics and fiscal outlook in the euro bond markets and raises questions about the stability of other countries, such as Italy. [Extracted from the article]

Content creator and financial platform destream introduced a debit card for streamers, bloggers and influencers in Europe. With this card, destream aims to get rid of intermediaries and provide easy access to funds for content creators, according to a press release. Customers can use the debit card to make purchases and withdraw money from ATMs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wildstone, a Europe-based owner of outdoor media infrastructure, has named Yvette Meijer as its European operations director. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Julius Baer, a top Swiss private bank, is facing challenges after a series of missteps and the departure of its CEO. The bank had significant exposure to a single client, Austrian real estate tycoon Rene Benko, whose empire collapsed. This has raised concerns about Baer's risk management and echoes the missteps that led to the downfall of Credit Suisse. Swiss financial authorities are now investigating Baer, and the bank is working to repair the damage and restore confidence. It is considering a new leader and exploring possible acquisitions to boost its assets under management. [Extracted from the article]

European asset managers are concerned that the US's plan to halve the time it takes to complete securities transactions to one day, known as T+1, could put up to $70 billion of daily currency trading at risk. The European Fund and Asset Management Association is urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to extend the cut-off time for next day settlement to accommodate European investors. The move to T+1 will also create challenges for overseas investors buying US assets, who will need to secure dollars faster to complete deals. The association is calling on the European Central Bank to play a more active role in mitigating the risks. [Extracted from the article]

Bond sales in Europe have reached a new record for January, with offerings from the European Union and United Kingdom pushing the month's deal tally to at least €293.7 billion ($319 billion). This surpasses the previous record set in January of the previous year. The high level of activity is attributed to borrowers capitalizing on investor appetite and attractive yields before central banks begin cutting rates. Sovereigns have been leading the surge in bond sales, with Italy and Spain both issuing €15 billion deals. The strong momentum is expected to continue into the first quarter of the year. [Extracted from the article]

This article highlights the importance for Europe to address various areas of its economy in order to enhance competitiveness and achieve growth. Despite being a leader in sustainability and inclusion, Europe's per capita income is significantly lower than that of the United States. The article identifies seven key dimensions, such as innovation, energy, and talent, where Europe needs to improve. By addressing these issues, it is estimated that Europe could add significant value to its economy by 2030. To achieve this, collaboration between business leaders and policymakers is crucial, along with strategic choices and ambitious goals. The article also emphasizes the role of private actors in driving innovation and investment. [Extracted from the article]

Alfalite, the sole Europe-based LED manufacturer, today announced AlfaArt, a line of luxury turnkey LED display and media player solutions, designed in collaboration with digital artist César Yagüe, according to a press release. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Free University Berlin examined the collection and exchange of food chain information (FCI) for animals intended for slaughter in Europe. The study found that there is a lack of consensus on the relevant period (RP) for reporting FCI, with different definitions and time frames used across European countries. For broilers, the RP typically covers the entire fattening period, but for pigs and bovines, there is no clear agreement on a meaningful time frame. The researchers recommend harmonizing the RP for broilers across the EU and conducting further research to determine appropriate RPs for pigs and bovines. They also suggest establishing an animal health database and transitioning to electronic FCI transmission to standardize RPs and improve data harmonization. The study emphasizes the importance of reporting meaningful information and taking appropriate action at the abattoir to ensure risk-based meat safety assurance systems. [Extracted from the article]