Europe Intelligence Brief
Europe intelligence brief covers Trump's NATO troop reversal, Germany Q1 GDP, UK retail collapse, Ukraine drone strikes, ECB global-euro track,...
May 22, 2026Section
Europe Politics & Security
From the war in Ukraine and NATO’s eastern edge to Britain’s churn and the rise of Europe’s new political blocs, the continent’s security and politics are being rewritten. The Rio Times covers the elections, alliances, defense and policy shifts shaping Europe – and how they ripple into the Global South and Latin America.
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Europe Intelligence Brief
Europe intelligence brief covers NATO's US-withdrawal summit, France's PMI collapse, eurozone contraction, EU steel safeguards, Germany and UK data.
May 21, 2026
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, 2026
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
Europe Intelligence Brief for Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wednesday saw Europe stabilising after Tuesday's selloff. The DAX closed at 24,162 (+0.87%); the FTSE 100 at 10,324 (+0.58%); the...
May 13, 2026