The EU’s executive arm on Wednesday proposed the introduction of digital certificates that will offer proof the traveler is not a COVID-19 health risk. Read More
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In sun-blessed Greece, a movement to save summer emerges. It involves vaccine passports
Greece hopes to open its borders to tourists on May 14. It’s pushing hard for a system that requires proof a visitor has been vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More
‘Crypto kryptonite’: A digital euro would be dual threat to banks and fintechs, a critical new report warns
The European Central Bank could decide as early as April whether to push ahead with its planning for a digital euro, a move closely watched by the banking and tech sectors. Read More
In his first earnings call as Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares doubles down on EVs and China
Stellantis, formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA, sees improved profits even as it charts an ambitious plan to invest in EV models. Read More
Wall Street is predicting a ‘roaring twenties’ rally for these laggard stocks
European equities trailed the S&P 500 last year. But they’re on a roll in February, and the rally still has legs, analysts say. Read More
Europe wants a mutant COVID clause built into its vaccine supply contracts
The spread of variants which are more transmissible and potentially less sensitive to existing vaccines has spooked EU governments.
The EU’s flawed vaccine rollout will stymie growth in 2021, new forecast reveals
The European economy will recover more slowly this year as the coronavirus keeps a tight grip on the region, with the outlook resting largely on a vaccination campaign that has so far stumbled. The European Commission cut its forecast for euro-area growth this year to 3.8% from 4.2%, and said its predictions “crucially” hinge on virus containment […]
With grocery store access limited during the pandemic, drone delivery offers a high-tech boost to business
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging and decimating local businesses, Manna, a drone delivery company, gained approval in late October to launch its service in Oranmore, Ireland. The suburban town of 10,000 people, located on the west coast of the Emerald Isle, marks one of the biggest tests yet for commercial drone delivery and is […]
Logistics giant DPD pauses U.K.-to-EU parcel shipments, amid post-Brexit customs chaos
Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. The U.K. and European Union’s last-minute post-Brexit trade agreement may have warded off the threat of tariffs for many goods crossing their newly-significant border, but chaos has arrived nonetheless. On Friday, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network suspended […]
EU seeks an additional 300 million Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses
The European Union is negotiating with Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE on a deal that could double their supply of Covid-19 vaccine to the region, according to people familiar with the talks. The new contract would include 100 million doses, as well as an option for as many as 200 million more, said the people, […]