Northern Europe is reinventing itself from a region rooted in traditional industries to now showing strength in technology, finance, and
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Fostering age inclusion at work to make companies demography-proof
The working-age population in the EU is projected to shrink in the coming years. Extending retirement ages could significantly help

Increased payment delays for French businesses, amid growing social and political risks
A Coface survey on payment behavior reveals an increase in the average payment period, with 85% of companies experiencing payment

Will the Turkish economy benefit from the authorities’ U-turn towards greater orthodoxy?
In mid-2021, Türkiye introduced the Turkish Economic Program (TEP) to boost production, investment, employment, and exports. To support these goals,

What to expect from the European elections
With an anticipated 60% participation rate, the 2024 EU elections are poised to be a crucial event for the European

Clean Energy Transition: Oil & Gas – Europe
Three-quarters of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions stem from energy usage and production, making the decarbonization of this sector a

New year, old problems
Supply chain challenges have resurfaced. Just as the global economy appears to be moving beyond the disruptions caused by the

Clean Energy Transition: Construction
A significant portion of Europe’s architectural inventory consists of aged structures, many of which carry historical and cultural significance. Over

ON THE WAY BACK TO THE BAD OLD TIMES IN 2023’S GERMANY PAYMENT SURVEY
In contrast to the previous year, the most recent iteration of Coface’s survey on corporate payment experience in Germany was

European Retail: a cocktail of lower spending and tighter funding
One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the retail sector in Europe has displayed unexpected resilience, despite facing soaring inflation
