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    Nearly half of European recovery funds still unspent

    As the NextGenerationEU program draws to a close, only 58% of the funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility have been disbursed, leaving nearly €270 billion to be disbursed by the end of 2026. This under-absorption weakens the growth momentum and structural objectives set by the plan.

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    Economic outlook for 2026: preparing European businesses for turbulence

    The year 2025 marked a turning point for the global economy. Between the Trump shock, Chinese overcapacity and geopolitical tensions, companies must redefine their strategies. Growth, insolvencies, changing margins: our experts analyse the challenges of 2026 and share their advice on how to strengthen your company's resilience in the face of the turbulence ahead.

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    Houthi attacks in the Red Sea: why maritime trade is (still) not smooth sailing

    Two years ago, on November 19, 2023, the Galaxy Leader, a Bahamian-flagged roll-on/roll-off ship chartered by the Japanese company Nippon Yusen, was attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea. Less than two months after the start of the conflict between Hamas and Israel, this episode marked the beginning of a series of more than 100 attacks on commercial vessels in the area, claimed by the Yemeni organization in support of Hamas.

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    Once upon a wine: is the European wine industry at a turning point?

    In early December, the European Commission approved a support plan for the wine industry, which is facing unfavorable economic conditions and growing structural difficulties. Although substantial, this plan only addresses part of the problem for the time being, overlooking the decline in European consumption and export difficulties.

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    US: Insolvencies rise above pre-pandemic levels for the first time

    US business failures have reached a historic milestone: for the first time since the pandemic began, they have consistently exceeded 2019 levels. Marcos Carias, our economist for North America, provides insights into this trend and its implications for the coming months.

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    Coface Baltic Top 50 2025 - ranking of the largest Baltic companies

    The annual Coface Baltic TOP 50 ranking shows that Lithuania has even further strengthened its position in the map of the major Baltic companies. This year, 28 Lithuanian firms made the list – two more than last year. In the meantime, the number of Estonian and Latvian businesses decreased, from 16 to 15 and from 8 to 7 respectively. While Lithuania was the only Baltic country to record GDP growth last year, this year and the next, Coface forecasts growth across all three economies: according to the latest estimates, GDP in 2026 is expected to grow by 3.3% in Lithuania, 2.1% in Latvia, and 2.6% in Estonia.

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    Nickel has a future despite low prices

    Nickel prices are at a five-year low, but the long-term outlook tells a different story. Read our expert's analysis to uncover the trends and long-term outlook.

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