The EU Builds Its First Critical-Minerals Stockpile to Curb China
The EU has shortlisted tungsten, rare earths and gallium for its first joint critical-minerals stockpile to curb China. What it...
May 20, 2026Section
Europe & Latin America
Europe is one of Latin America’s largest investors and trade partners, and the long-stalled EU-Mercosur deal could redraw the relationship. The Rio Times covers the trade, investment and diplomatic ties between Europe and Latin America – the one lens that reads both ends. This hub gathers the stories where Europe and Latin America meet.
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Europe Intelligence Brief
Europe intelligence brief covers UK CPI falling to 2.8%, Merz rejecting eurobonds, French debt strain, eurozone 3.0% inflation, Italy-Spain spreads.
May 20, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief
Europe intelligence brief covers first NATO drone shootdown over Estonia, German ZEW May rebound, Burnham Makerfield bid, EU €144m climate...
May 19, 2026
Spain Launches Sovereign Fund With €13.3 Billion to Replace EU Money
Spain has launched its €13.3 billion sovereign wealth fund, España Crece, to mobilize €120 billion in investment across housing, green...
May 19, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief
The European Parliament’s May plenary unfolds amid tightening Russia sanctions, UK Labour leadership instability, Spain’s PSOE setbacks, Germany’s major defence...
May 18, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief
Friday was the day Reform UK's polling reversal became the dominant story in British politics, Sébastien Lecornu's reappointed government inched...
May 15, 2026
Spain and Portugal Close Their Golden Visa Doors, Forcing LATAM Investors to Reroute
Spain ended its Golden Visa program entirely on April 3, 2025 under Ley Orgánica 1/2025, eliminating all five investment
May 12, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for Monday, May 11, 2026
Today's Europe intelligence brief opens with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer continuing to reject calls for his resignation.
May 11, 2026 Europe Intelligence Brief for Friday, May 8, 2026
Today's Europe intelligence brief opens with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffering disastrous local-election losses across England
May 8, 2026