Europe

Euro Loses value after ECB announcement on Loan Issues. The euro fell sharply in value on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) announced that it was providing cheap long-term loans to European financial institutions. For…

France Wants Clarification from Renault on Payment Drivers. The French government has asked Renault for more information about payments to senior managers via a Dutch holding company. That is what the French finance minister Bruno…

European Union agreed to Deal between Fox and Disney under Conditions. The European Union agrees, subject to conditions, to one of the largest alliances between media companies ever. Media company Walt Disney can take over the…

Minister Hoekstra not to IMF summit Due to dividend Debate. Minister Wopke Hoekstra (Finance) leaves aside the autumn meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Bali. He wants to stay in The Hague for consultations about…

Hoekstra Pessimistic about Budget Italy after explanation Minister. Minister Wopke Hoekstra (Finance) is not reassured about the budget plans of Italy. Hoekstra responded Monday after a meeting where his Italian counterpart,…

Greece will Pay back the Multi-billion Dutch Loan from 2020 Onwards. From 2020, the Netherlands will receive the 2.8 billion pounds that were lent to Greece ten years earlier. Athens has until 2041 the time to repay the amount.…

US President Donald Trump landed in Brussels for the NATO summit on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday morning, other heads of state and government from the 29 Member States will arrive. This puts a lot of stress on the security services. And it…

The Bombardier C Series aircraft will now live as Airbus A220. The European aircraft manufacturer announced the name change now that the acquisition of the Bombardier branch that makes the aircraft has been completed. Airbus wants…

The French president Emmanuel Macron wants to establish 'a framework and rules' for Islam in France. They must ensure that this religion is professed everywhere in a manner that complies with legislation, Macron said Monday in a speech for…

Wouter Bos will Lead new Investment Bank. Former PvdA minister Wouter Bos will lead Invest-NL, a new investment bank for innovative projects. The government is investing 2 billion pounds in this new bank. Invest-NL must become a…