Brussels Economic

As Italian authorities said on Sunday may spend EUR17 billion for the two failing Banks Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza. Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza, are midsize bank in the north east of Italy in the very industrialized Veneto. On Friday the European Commission approves aid for market exit of BPVI … Continue reading →

Commission approves aid for market exit of BPVI and Veneto Banca under Italian insolvency law, involving sale of some parts to Intesa Saopaolo The European Commission has approved, under EU rules, Italian measures to facilitate the liquidation of BPVIand Veneto Banca under national insolvency law. These measures involve the sale of some of the two … Continue reading →

The Maltese presidency reached a preliminary agreement with European Parliament representatives to strengthen cooperation between EU national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws. “Trust in e-commerce by citizens and companies is an essential condition for making the digital single market more attractive and dynamic. The safeguarding of consumers’ rights and interests will … Continue reading →

Cyber attack is a global fight and need a global strategy. At the Fujitsu world tour 2017 we had an exclusive interview with the Belgian Minister of Development Co-operation, Digital Agenda and Telecom, Mr. Alexander de Croo. We asked him the current strategy to fight cyber attacks and the cooperation at Eu and international level. … Continue reading →

    At Fujitsu World Tour 2017 we interviewed Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl, Director General of Digital Europe about fighting Cyber-attacks and the possible evolution of Artificial Intelligence: What we can do to fight Cyber-attacks at Eu level and at International level? We have been collaborate internationally and in Europe for many years to create peace and … Continue reading →

The Eurogroup welcomes that agreement has been reached between Greece and the institutions on a policy package of structural measures, which aims at shoring up growth and addressing the underlying structural imbalances in public finances and paves the way for a successful completion of the second review of the ESM programme. The Eurogroup also welcomes … Continue reading →

  Today we welcomed two new ministers, Toomas Toniste, who is the new finance minister for Estonia, and Paschal Donohoe, who is the newly appointed Irish minister of finance. We very much look forward to working together with them. We also congratulated Edward Scicluna who, after winning the elections, was appointed for another term as … Continue reading →

The EIB and the IMF are doing more together to promote economic stability in Europe and beyond. At a meeting today at the headquarters of the EU bank in Luxembourg, EIB President Werner Hoyer and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde took stock of progress of complementary efforts by the two … Continue reading →

Artificial intelligence and cyber security were among the topic of 2017 Fujitsu World Tour held in Brussels the 8th of June 2017. In a world of constant digital transformation, Cyber security and Artificial intelligence are actual topics. Organizations and citizens need to learn fast, act quickly and where possible, scale rapidly. No-one can do this … Continue reading →

  The European Commission has today adopted a request for the Council of the European Union for a mandate to negotiate with the Russian Federation the key principles for the operation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project. The Commission seeks to ensure that, if built, Nord Stream 2 operates in a transparent and … Continue reading →

The head of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has waded into a dispute over a proposed new pipeline for Russian gas that pits Germany against eastern members of the EU, saying the plan would be harmful to the bloc’s interests. Poland, the Baltic states and others argue that Nord Stream 2 would increase the European … Continue reading →

The number of electric cars on the roads around the world rose to 2 million in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook. China remained the largest market in 2016, accounting for more than 40% of the electric cars sold … Continue reading →

The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into the distribution agreements and practices of clothing manufacturer and retailer Guess. The Commission will examine whether Guess illegally restricts retailers from selling cross-border to consumers within the EU Single Market. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy said: “The Commission has information indicating that … Continue reading →

EU citizens could pay less for e-books now that Parliament has agreed to allow member states to reduce VAT on them to match printed book rates. An EU Commission proposal to enable member states to charge a reduced rate of VAT on e-books — bringing them into line with VAT levied on printed matter — … Continue reading →

Digitising European industry requires safeguards against a divided society and more legal certainty, whilst an EU spectrum strategy should boost 5G technology. Access to telecommunications should be equal across the EU, whilst avoiding an unequal digital development in industries such as transport and tourism, MEPs say in a resolution voted on Thursday. Artificial intelligence and … Continue reading →

The 19th Summit between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China held today in Brussels has brought a number of important developments to the bilateral relationship, as well as providing fresh impetus to a partnership that has a global impact. President Juncker, along with Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, represented … Continue reading →

Today, Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has reached an agreement in principle with Pier Carlo Padoan, the Italian Minister of Economy and Finance, on the restructuring plan of Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) to enable the precautionary recapitalisation of the bank in line with EU rules. This follows intensive and constructive contacts between the Commission (at … Continue reading →

The EU and China agreed today to formally publish a list of two hundred European and Chinese geographical indications -100 from each side- that will be considered for protection through a bilateral agreement to be concluded in 2017. This publication opens the process for protecting the listed products against imitations and usurpations and is expected … Continue reading →

On 12 April 2017, EU ambassadors agreed the Council’s negotiating stance on macro-financial assistance for the Republic of Moldova. Up to €100 million is proposed in EU assistance, of which €60 million in loans and €40 million in the form of grants. It would supplement resources provided by the IMF and other multilateral institutions. The assistance would be aimed … Continue reading →

About Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global form the world’s largest seafood trade event. Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the annual, three-day exposition in Brussels, Belgium, to meet, network and do business. Attending buyers represent importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and other retail … Continue reading →

  Fujitsu LiveTalk is a software that, for situations in which multiple people share information, such as meetings or classroom settings, recognizes a speaker’s speech, immediately converts it into text, and displays it on multiple PC screens. Amongst some trendsetting innovations straight from the Fujitsu Labs in Japan, the Fujitsu LiveTalk solution was one of … Continue reading →

  Since 1998 the SaloneSatellite has been the international springboard for young designers under 35 and a meeting place for designers and manufacturers in the furniture industry. A 20th edition dedicated more than ever to design, and celebrated with a collection designed expressly for the occasion, and by a major exhibition in the city. Major … Continue reading →

Fujitsu announced that it is making a five-year investment of over 50 million euros (about 6 billion yen) to support digital innovation in France. The goal of the initiative, which is based on collaboration with the French government, is the development of new services and the acquisition of novel technologies. Bernard Cazeneuve, Prime Minister in … Continue reading →

  Persistently low interest rates, the resulting quest for yield and control of risks are the main concerns for investors seeking to invest in equities. Against this backdrop, BLI – Banque de Luxembourg Investments S.A. will launch the BL-European Family Businesses fund, a new equities fund that invests in around 60 listed European family businesses. … Continue reading →

      Unless you’ve been living under a rock during the past few weeks, you must have heard about the Pokémon Go phenomenon that has taken the world’s attention by storm. The release of the smash-hit app by Niantic Inc. has not only resulted in global hype, but has also had significant repercussions on … Continue reading →

The international footwear exhibition is back at Fiera Milano September 3 to 6, 2016 It is possible to respond to the challenges of the global market and do business in a changing world, drawing on the strength of a quality product and increasingly qualified know-how. This is the premise of the 82nd edition of theMICAM, … Continue reading →

  Equity markets have reacted negatively to the UK’s vote in favour of exiting the European Union. The biggest loser was the financial sector, while defensive stocks like consumer staples and healthcare benefited from a withdrawal to quality, indicate Guy Wagner, Chief Investment Officer at Banque de Luxembourg, and his team, in their monthly analysis, … Continue reading →

EU exports to South Korea have increased by 55% since the free trade agreement (FTA) between South-Korea and the EU entered into force five years ago, according to a detailed European Commission report released today to mark the agreement’s anniversary. Bilateral trade in goods between the two trading partners has been growing constantly since 2011, … Continue reading →

An EU deal with Monaco, which will make it harder for EU citizens to hide cash from the tax man in bank accounts there, was endorsed by Parliament in a vote on Thursday. Under the deal, the EU and Monaco will automatically exchange information on the bank accounts of each other’s residents, starting in 2018 … Continue reading →

On 16th June in Brussels the Fujitsu World Tour 2016 in collaboration with its expert partners, Fujitsu covered a fascinating range of ICT topics in keynote and breakout sessions. By working with its customers, Fujitsu seeks to leverage the power of human centric innovation to change the way we work, think and collaborate. Through a … Continue reading →

The 24th edition of Seafood Expo Global and the 18th edition of Seafood Processing Global, produced by Diversified Communications, concluded following a busy three days, 26-28 April at the Brussels Expo in Brussels, Belgium. Together these events form the world’s largest seafood exposition and this year’s event was no exception with seafood professionals actively conducting … Continue reading →

For the launch of those new models, Huawei challenged the professional photographer Frederik Herregods. On 12th May in Brussels Huawei launched the P9 series co-engineered with Leica. The new smartphones P9 and P9 Plus indeed arranges double objective developed in association with “Leica”. The photography by smartphone professionalizes with a user-friendliness, an intuitively and a disconcerting ease … Continue reading →

Iconic, impressive and ideally situated just 15 minutes away from down town Frankfurt, the futuristic THE SQUARE building is home to Hilton Frankfurt Airport.  With pedestrian access to Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport, this stylish hotel also offers direct connecting to the motorway and high speed railway station underneath the building The hotel provid 249 … Continue reading →

    The Grandhotel Schloss was built in 1703 according the wishes’ of Prince Johann Wilhelm II. At first the palace was intended as a  hunting manor for is second wife Maria-Luisa from the Medici family. However after a visit Versailles, the prince know as  ” Jan Wellem ” in Rhineland vernacular – change his … Continue reading →

 Les politiques monétaires sont toujours les grands déterminants des mouvements des paires de devises. La devise européenne a été affectée par la publication des minutes (le compte-rendu) de la dernière réunion de la BCE, laissant la porte ouverte au rachat de nouveaux actifs. En effet, la BCE mène depuis près d’un an une politique massive … Continue reading →

Cofinimmo finit l’année 2015 avec plus de biens en immobilier de santé que de bureaux dans son portefeuille, alors qu’il y a 10 ans, l’activité de l’entreprise était entièrement consacrée aux bureaux. Sur un portefeuille d’un montant total de 3,13 milliards d’euros, les bureaux ne représentent plus que 40% des activités et 42% sont dédiés … Continue reading →

L’usine produira des moteurs trois et quatre cylindres essence +++ La fonderie de métaux légers fera office de référence en termes de production durable +++ La production de batteries à haut-voltage est également annoncée +++ Oliver Zipse : « la nouvelle usine de moteurs renforce notre forte implication sur le marché chinois » +++ Veuillez trouver la communiqué … Continue reading →

Atenor et Caroline Notté, un partenariat inédit pour la création d’univers aussi différents qu’uniques dans les appartements UP-site à Bruxelles et Port du Bon Dieu à Namur. Caroline Notté: à la croisée de l’architecture et de l’art de la décoration Architecte, architecte d’intérieur et photographe reconnue, Caroline Notté met son expérience et la force de ses … Continue reading →

Marie-Dominique Simonet, ancienne ministre de l’enseignement pourrait devenir la nouvelle présidente de l’aéroport de Liège, rapportent plusieurs quotidiens. Les conseils d’administration de Nethys et de TEB ont déjà approuvé la candidature de l’ex-ministre. Il reste, à présent, à l’assemblée générale de Liège Airport d’approuver cette nomination. Si la nomination de Marie-Dominique Simonet est entérinée, l’actuel … Continue reading →

Lors d’un point presse à Bruxelles, Guy Wagner, chief economiste de la Banque de Luxembourg ainsi que les gestionnaires de fonds, Ivan Bouillot (actions européennes) et Tanguy Kamp (actions asiatiques), ont donné leur avis sur les perspectives des marchés financiers en 2016 et leurs portefeuilles spécifiques. L’année 2016 risque de s’avérer difficile pour les marchés … Continue reading →

La société belge Eaglestone, spécialisée dans le développement et l’investissement immobilier, a décidé de débarquer sur le marché luxembourgeois. Le premier projet au Luxembourg, dans lequel Eaglestone va investir un total de 15 millions d’euros, est un parc résidentiel à Steinfort. Eaglestone a déclaré que d’autres projets devraient également voir le jour. La société immobilière … Continue reading →

Après avoir terminé l’année 2015 en tête du segment premium mais aussi à la deuxième (Luxembourg) et troisième place (Belgique) des immatriculations, BMW reste non seulement en tête du segment premium mais prend également la tête des immatriculations sur ces deux marchés à fin janvier 2016. BMW Motorrad devient également la marque de motos la … Continue reading →

Ce lundi midi, la cotation de l’action Ageas a été suspendue à la bourse de Bruxelles. Cette mesure a été prise dans l’attente d’un jugement du tribunal de Commerce de Bruxelles sur l’affaire Fortis. Cette affaire est liée à l’augmentation de capital réalisée en 2007 par Fortis. Cette augmentation avait pour but le rachat d’ABN … Continue reading →

À partir du 21 mars prochain, le Thalys desservira une nouvelle ville en Allemagne. Trois fois par jour, les TGV Thalys relieront Bruxelles et Liège à Dortmund. Les billets peuvent déjà être achetés. Cette nouvelle ligne permettra aux voyageurs de réaliser le trajet Bruxelles-Dortmund en seulement 3h08. « En enrichissant les connexions directes entre la Ruhr … Continue reading →

Les autorités russes se disent prêtes à travailler avec les entreprises européennes malgré la situation politique actuelle entre la Russie et l’Union européenne. L’atelier a été organisé par la chambre de Commerce belgo-luxembourgeoise pour la Russie pour les hommes d’affaires travaillant avec la Russie et la Biélorussie. Andrei Belyaninov, directeur du service fédéral russe des … Continue reading →

Après les attaques de Paris, la Belgique, et plus particulièrement Bruxelles, a été pointée du doigt, accusée d’être un foyer de djihadistes. Bruxelles a également dû subir un lockdown après que le niveau de menace terroriste ait été relevé. Evidemment, tout cela a eu un impact économique sur la capitale. Suite à une enquête de … Continue reading →

Ryanair continue ses efforts afin de relier Bruxelles et Charleroi aux grandes villes européennes. La compagnie veut aussi augmenter les fréquences de vol. Ryanair a annoncé vouloir inaugurer 8 nouvelles lignes aériennes depuis Bruxelles et Charleroi. Depuis Bruxelles, il sera possible de rejoindre Hambourg , Madrid, Malte et Milan Malpensa. Depuis Charleroi, ce sont les villes … Continue reading →