Industry warned by European Commission vice-president to address the issue more thoroughly as EU launches €700m funding round for robotics research

New chief executive John Hourican launches restructuring to shore up the lender's capital and refocus on its domestic market a year after it collapsed

First generation to come of age in post-Soviet era is innovating tech sectors, often inspired by privations and early successes of their parents

Move draws a line under a fractious relationship, which soured after the Mexican group backed a bid by Sacyr for the Spanish company

A shock to the system is required to encourage more investment in the system. Yet the government and watchdog are encouraging inertia

Foreign minister says such a large fine for alleged sanctions violations would be an ‘unfair and unilateral decision' with ‘serious consequences'

Mobile plans have grown 7% year-on-year – although the strongest growth will be in connecting machines and appliances to the internet

The search for yield has helped fund institutions on the eurozone periphery, but concerns over their financial health remain

Financial prosecutors search offices in Paris for evidence of suspected criminal offences related to Areva's acquisition of UraMin in 2007

Decision to step down should be seen as a brave and generous contribution to his country's long-overdue political renewal