The European Union unveiled a new plan to make sure its industries aren’t overtaken by global rivals as competition intensifies with the US and China.

The European Commission has presented new initiatives that it says will strengthen the EU's economic security and boost competitiveness. However, the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) says the measures could create adverse market distortions for the recycling industry.

The economy grew at a faster pace than estimated in the three months through September, aided by a pickup in investment.

In this episode, Helen Jewell and Roelof Salomons talk about how Europe’s evolving macro and investing environment is creating new opportunities across sectors. Read more here.

Matt Beesley, CEO of Jupiter Asset Management, discusses the difference in valuations between U.S. and European stocks.

Europe faces a housing crisis driven by rising house prices and increasing housing costs. The EU is working towards a plan for more affordable housing.

In the five years since the EU's latest action plan, households have stashed away 15% more in cash and bank deposits, raising the total to 12.1 trillion euros, equivalent to roughly 30% of their wealth, while in the U.S. just 11% sits in cash.

Deputy prime minister David Lammy has suggested that rejoining the European Union’s customs union could increase economic growth – as ministers increasingly hit out at the financial damage caused by Brexit.