Business News & Financial News

In Spain 3rd June 2026

Spanish judges demand respect from the government

The General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ), the governing body of Spanish judges, has asserted “the need to respect the independence of the Judiciary” in the face of “disparagement” originating from “high state institutions.” The CGPJ’s Permanent Commission has approved an institutional declaration expressing its concern “over the statements” made by “officials of high state institutions that question the independence, responsibility, and submission to the law” of various “judicial proceedings.”…

European economy 2nd June 2026

Eurozone inflation rises to 3.2% in May, highest since 2023

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team The rise in energy prices resulting from the war in the Middle East has driven up inflation in the Eurozone. In May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 3.2%, up from 3% in April, according to preliminary estimates published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union (EU). The figure, which is in line with expectations, puts further pressure on the European Central…

In the World 3rd June 2026

A questionable image for Federal Reserve Chair Warsh

By Deborah Cunningham The ability of the new Chair, Kevin Warsh, to lead the Federal Reserve will depend on the market believing that he is not beholden to President Trump. Being sworn in at a ceremony held at the White House has not done him any favours. It was the first time since President Reagan swore in Alan Greenspan that the ceremony took place there rather than at the central…

“We are one of Europe’s leading R&D investors: €1.45 billion last year”

Luis Maroto is the CEO of Amadeus, which has just announced the acquisition of Idemia Public Security—for €1.2 billion—to strengthen its biometrics, security, and airport management business. Maroto explains that “alongside biometrics, digital identity is transforming how travelers move throughout their journey. Today, travelers are asked to prove their identity at almost every step: flight check-in, baggage drop, security, immigration, boarding, car rentals, hotel check-in… With digital identity, a traveller…

“We need to approach negotiations with the U.S. on terms that are completely different from those currently being proposed”

“Fifteen years ago, the European economy was larger than that of the U.S. Today, the U.S. economy is one and a half times that of Europe”

Irene Hernández, coordinating advisor of Ence, and advisor of Elecnor and Saint Croix explains that “In Spain and in the European Union, there are times when we are regulating too much and putting brakes on economic growth… fifteen years ago, the European economy was larger than that of the U.S. Today, the U.S. economy is one and a half times that of Europe. We are not in a position to…

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