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Quarter of European bankruptcies blamed on late payments. What is the Commission doing about it?

What is the EU doing to protect small businesses from late payments? In this episode of Business Planet, we hear what late payments can mean for businesses, and ask how the EU can help protect vulnerable entrepreneurs.

Enterprise Europe Network helps Greek textiles firm push the boundaries of innovation

EU network helps Greek textiles firm push the boundaries of innovation In this episode of Business Planet, we speak to the co-founders of Pepper Vally, an innovative textiles company near Athens, which is reaping the rewards of an EU-funded support network helping SMEs step up to the next level and expand abroad.

Italian firm Golden Goose, famous for its "shabby chic" trainers, announced on Thursday its intentions to list on the Milan stock exchange in June.

Golden goose brand worn by Taylor Swift planning Milan IPO

Private railway company Midnight Trains had wanted to offer a luxury night train service from France to other cities in Europe although a lack of money has stopped the idea from going ahead without sufficient backing from France's public authorities.

Plan for luxury midnight trains from France hits the buffers

The index remains in negative territory but shows the smallest fall in more than a year. Spain's economic health is looking up while Germany and France continue to show weakness.

Final manufacturing figures show Eurozone inching towards recovery

The IPO would be a huge boost for the UK stock exchange, which has recently seen an increasing number of companies listing in the US.

Shein about to file £50 billion London IPO prospectus, reports say

The Paris Olympics will be the first to use 5G extensively, for better quality video-coverage as well as a more immersive experience for spectators.

Green light for Orange customers with free switch to 5G for Paris 2024

Green and inclusive competition will be the make-or-break element for the future of EU cohesion. Energy communities should be acknowledged for the multiple co-benefits they bring, Chris Vrettos, Philippe Awouters, Stephan C Krabsen and Luca Varotto write.

Energy communities are the drivers of the EU’s re-industrialisation

Businesses in Germany are struggling with the cost of rehiring staff post-pandemic, with profit margins still hit by low revenues, higher inflation, interest rates, and a continuing high cost of living.

Germany's jobless total climbs, staying close to 3-year highs

The German economy is doing better than expected, while the UK economy is also going through a cyclical recovery.

Deutsche Bank revises eurozone GDP outlook for the year

France's Senate wants a 5% annual increase in cigarette prices until 2040, a proposal designed to discourage smokers.

€25 a pack: Does raising prices actually stop people smoking?

Wealth inequality between countries across Europe is very strong. In the EU, the difference in wealth per adult between the countries with the highest and lowest levels exceeds a factor of ten.

Wealth of nations: Gap between rich and poor in Europe widens