Silvia Amaro
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United Kingdom
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Greece imposes monthly fines of 100 euros on the over-60s who refuse a Covid vaccine
Failure to get a first dose of a coronavirus shot by Jan. 16 for anyone aged 60 or over will result in a monthly fine of 100 euros ($114). → Read More
EU medical agency says vaccine revisions for omicron could be approved in 3-4 months
The European Union could approve a Covid-19 shot against the new variant within three to four months, the bloc's medical agency said Tuesday. → Read More
Euro zone inflation rate hits a record 4.9% for November
The euro zone's inflation rate has risen to a record high in November, preliminary data showed Tuesday, prompting further questions about what the European Central Bank will do next with its monetary policy. → Read More
Achieving semiconductor independency is 'not doable,' EU competition chief says
For some, the EU needs to become a global powerhouse in the production of chips, but Margrethe Vestager has cautioned against unrealistic expectations. → Read More
European officials voice concern over 'alarming' new Covid variant
The new variant comes at a time when different European nations are grappling with surging cases of the delta variant. → Read More
German central bank warns of overblown property prices with the problem spreading
Germany's central bank warned Thursday about overvaluation in the housing market, calling it a "specific vulnerability." → Read More
The EU is planning a 9-month expiration date on its Covid vaccine passports
The idea now is that the document has a life span of nine months after the first set of vaccines are administered. → Read More
Belgium announces new Covid restrictions, but prime minister vows to avoid lockdown
Belgium is toughening up social restrictions as Covid-19 cases surge, but Prime Minister Alexander de Cross tells CNBC the aim is still to keep society open. → Read More
EU's Timmermans: The need to reduce emissions is only going to get stronger
Frans Timmermans joins CNBC to discuss the outcomes from COP26. → Read More
EU's climate chief says we shouldn't be too critical of China as it contributed to COP26 agreement
European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans says he would have liked to see "phase out" in the final COP26 agreement, but said ultimately we shouldn't be too critical of China. → Read More
Poland will not receive recovery funds before addressing judiciary concerns: Gentiloni
European Commissioner for Economic Affairs Paolo Gentiloni stressed that without actions from Poland to address concerns of the independence of its judiciary, the country will not receive EU funds to support the economic recovery. Gentiloni also told CNBC's Silvia Amaro that there is a starting point in talks over how to update EU fiscal rules. → Read More
Positive outlook for economic recovery but some key risks ahead, says EU economic affairs commissioner
Paolo Gentiloni, the European commissioner for economic affairs, speaks to CNBC from Brussels on the EU's economic recovery and outlines how the risk of rising Covid-19 infections and inflation may impact on growth targets. → Read More
Europe should be wary of possible new Covid variants, the bloc's economics chief says
Last week, the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, projected growth of 5% for both the EU and the euro area this year. → Read More
After threats to rip up the Brexit deal, UK and EU hold crunch talks
The U.K and the European Union are due to enter new negotiations on Friday in an attempt to avoid a looming trade war. → Read More
Now is a good time to revive talks on a European deposit insurance scheme, EU official says
Is the euro area ready to discuss more banking integration and implement an EU-wide deposit insurance scheme? CNBC's Silvia Amaro moderates a conversation at the ECB Forum on Banking Supervision on the necessary steps for further integration. → Read More
Google loses antitrust battle with EU as court upholds 2017 order to pay $2.8 billion fine
Wednesday's verdict can be appealed and taken to the EU's highest court. → Read More
Greenwashing or viable solution? Europe has a big decision to make on nuclear power
Some EU members, notably France, are supportive of nuclear energy, but others, including Germany, believe it is time to move on. → Read More
Wealth management boost helps Credit Suisse beat estimates in third quarter
Credit Suisse has beaten analyst estimates for the third quarter, getting a boost from its wealth management division. → Read More
Without cooperation on climate change we will go nowhere, Italy's Draghi says
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is now more hopeful after successfully getting his G-20 partners to make new climate-related commitments. → Read More
Why more people are attending sustainable events than ever
From clothing swaps to gardening, more people are now organizing and attending sustainable events. CNBC's Silvia Amaro looks at their popularity in London. → Read More