Staff Report

3 days ago

The Sovereign Builders: How Dr. Jules Konan’s ITA is Engineering African Self-Reliance

ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE: For decades, the narrative surrounding large-scale infrastructure projects in West Africa followed a predictable pattern: major contracts were almost exclusively awarded to mu…

Economy·Europe

4 days ago

France and Germany float a “trade bazooka” against China as the EU sends its top envoy to Beijing

KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI–AFP/Getty Images The European Commission’s top trade envoy, Maroš Šefčovič, arrived in Beijing this week for a two-day meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, tasked with narrowing a trade deficit

Business

5 days ago

EU Prepares an Import Cap on Chinese Hybrid Cars as a Test Case for Rebalancing Trade

Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg The European Union is preparing safeguard measures that would cap imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles, aiming to curb a trade imbalance that has widened sharply as Chinese-made hybrids have flooded

Ukraine Endures Barrage of 112 Drones and Missiles as Munich Conference Convenes

The conflict in Ukraine intensified late last week with a significant aerial assault, as Russian forces launched a coordinated attack involving 112 kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles across multiple Ukrainian regions. This

8 months ago

Europe

US Businesses Increasingly Seek European Markets for Debt Offerings

American corporations are demonstrating a notable shift in their financing strategies, increasingly turning to European debt markets to raise capital. This trend, which has gathered significant momentum over the past year, reflects

8 months ago

Europe·Markets

Eurozone Concludes 2025 with an Unexpected €12.6 Billion Trade Surplus

The eurozone ended 2025 with a notable trade surplus, recording €12.6 billion in goods trade with the rest of the world for December. This figure, though slightly narrower than the €13.9 billion

8 months ago

Economy·Markets

Friedrich Merz cautions Munich Security Conference that global order no longer exists

The established international order, which has largely governed global relations for decades, has ceased to exist, according to Friedrich Merz. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Merz articulated a stark assessment, suggesting

8 months ago

Europe

Switzerland Prepares for Summer Referendum on Capping Population at 10 Million

The permanent resident population of Switzerland, currently hovering around 9.1 million, faces a potential hard cap if a new initiative gains voter approval this summer. This proposal, championed by the national-conservative Swiss

8 months ago

Europe

Macron’s European Industrial Vision Faces German Resistance Over Protectionist Fears

President Emmanuel Macron’s persistent calls for a more protectionist “Buy European” strategy are increasingly creating friction with Germany, long a staunch advocate for open markets within the European Union and globally. This

8 months ago

Europe

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Europe Confronts a Second China Shock as Economic Pressures Intensify

European industry finds itself at a critical juncture, navigating what many are calling a “second China shock” that is reshaping economic landscapes and challenging long-held assumptions. Unlike the initial wave of the

8 months ago

World News

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France Establishes Diplomatic Presence in Nuuk as Geopolitical Stakes Rise in Greenland

The opening of a French consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, marks a notable shift in European diplomatic engagement with the Arctic region. This move, fulfilling a promise made by President Emmanuel Macron during

8 months ago

Europe

Donald Trump Backs Viktor Orbán Amidst Hungary’s Shifting Political Landscape

The political currents in Hungary are notably turbulent as the nation approaches a critical election, a contest where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s long-standing dominance faces an unprecedented challenge. Into this fray, US

8 months ago

Europe·World News

German Expert Kaan Mustafa Orhon Details Evolving Islamist Recruitment Tactics Targeting Vulnerable Youth

The landscape of extremist recruitment in Germany has undergone a significant transformation, moving from seeking highly educated individuals to targeting vulnerable young people with promises of rapid social mobility and belonging. Kaan

8 months ago

Europe

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Staff Report

The Sovereign Builders: How Dr. Jules Konan’s ITA is Engineering African Self-Reliance

France and Germany float a “trade bazooka” against China as the EU sends its top envoy to Beijing

EU Prepares an Import Cap on Chinese Hybrid Cars as a Test Case for Rebalancing Trade

Ukraine Endures Barrage of 112 Drones and Missiles as Munich Conference Convenes

US Businesses Increasingly Seek European Markets for Debt Offerings

Eurozone Concludes 2025 with an Unexpected €12.6 Billion Trade Surplus

Friedrich Merz cautions Munich Security Conference that global order no longer exists

Switzerland Prepares for Summer Referendum on Capping Population at 10 Million

Macron’s European Industrial Vision Faces German Resistance Over Protectionist Fears

Europe Confronts a Second China Shock as Economic Pressures Intensify

France Establishes Diplomatic Presence in Nuuk as Geopolitical Stakes Rise in Greenland

Donald Trump Backs Viktor Orbán Amidst Hungary’s Shifting Political Landscape

German Expert Kaan Mustafa Orhon Details Evolving Islamist Recruitment Tactics Targeting Vulnerable Youth

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