Europe

The Churchill Industrial Zone at the Port of Antwerp. The port, which is one of the busiest rail and inland waterway hubs in Europe, offers great connections to countries such as Germany, Belgium and France

The Port of Antwerp boasts excellent connections at the heart of Europe

Uniquely positioned and extremely well connected, industrial investment opportunities don’t come much better than at the Port of Antwerp

Richard Branson's holiday scheme for his personal staff sounds great in practice, but could actually have a negative impact on Europe's workforce if implemented prolifically - making employees feel they must work longer

Holiday schemes like Branson’s create more stress for Europe’s workforce

Branson’s non-restrictive holiday scheme seems like a fine way to boost employee motivation. But freedom over hours could do more harm than good to Europe’s overstretched workforce

European airliner shocks with strong result

SAS records impressive profits for past quarter, as the airline’s earnings are improved by years of cutbacks and restructuring

The euro symbol in front of the Frankfurt Tower. According to Afschrift, there has been a misunderstanding regarding tax competition among some EU member states

Afschrift helps individuals and businesses understand tax competition

There are several common misconceptions about tax competition among EU member states, which is something that Afschrift Law Firm is determined to address

Offices along the River Thames in London. The city has been exceptional in terms of property demand compared to other parts of Europe

CBRE analyses Europe’s property cycle

Europe is officially in recovery, but progress in the real estate industry appears somewhat blurred. Michael Haddock, Senior Director at CBRE, assesses the turbulent European property cycle

From September, EU member states will be allowed to include illegal activities, such as prostitution and drug trafficking, in their GDP calculations. The move is likely to give GDP figures a substantial boost

Criminals should not be part of Europe’s GDP calculations

As part of an EU-wide accounting overhaul, criminal activities will now play a part in GDP calculations. However, the cost to accuracy may be too great

Despite Europe struggling to attract venture capital, cities such as London (pictured) have been able sustain levels of it thanks to low corporation taxes and the creation of various innovation schemes

Oiling Europe’s wheels: what will it take for venture capital to take off?

Despite being hailed as one of the drivers of innovation and economic growth, venture capital is lagging in Europe. What will it take for the continent to catch up with the US?

A survey by analysts ED indicates that investors are feeling much more optimistic about Europe's economic potential. According to EY's research, foreign direct investment in the continent soared to a record level in 2013

Foreign direct investment in Europe soars as optimism increases

Foreign direct investment returns to Europe after sentiment improves for struggling Eurozone economies

The European Commission's latest figures indicate Europe is in recovery, though Olli Rehn, the Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, was keen to emphasise that the figures were "modest"

Europe is finally in recovery, says EC

After five difficult years, the European Commission is adamant that the region is finally in recovery. Figures certainly seem to support the claim, but how are people faring post-crisis

A view across the rooftops of Riga, Latvia's capital city and European Capital of Culture 2014. The country provides a strong hub for international business and trade

Latvia: the dynamic country powering towards great economic heights

Having finally joined the eurozone, and with Riga named as a European Capital of Culture this year, 2014 will set a new precedent for business and leisure in Latvia

An office skyscraper at night in China. The UK currently sells £1bn worth of goods and services per year to China. Increasing trade links with the country will be key to Europe's economic growth

Opening up China: why Europe needs to increase trade with the country

Increasing Chinese trade could be the solution ailing European companies are looking for, as national and EU trade agreements begin to boost profits

Car sales rebound as Europe recovers

Low interest rates and modest economic recovery in Portugal, Spain and Italy are helping to boost vehicle sales across Europe

Panelists discuss Europe's long-term strategy to improve global competitiveness at WEF in Davos yesterday

Davos update: panelists discuss Europe competitiveness strategy

A panel of politicians, business gurus and public servants convened at WEF in Davos yesterday to discuss Europe’s global-competitiveness strategy

Davos update: experts question Europe’s economic prospects

There are numerous challenges facing Europe’s lacklustre economy, not least of which being the region’s inflexible labour markets and horrific youth unemployment situation

Managing the recovery: Is Europe finally creeping out of recession?

With companies across Europe beginning to make the first tentative steps towards managing the challenges of a return to economic prosperity, now would be the ideal time to introduce an interim manager

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