UK GDP Jumps on Tax and Trade Moves, Momentum Fades After March
The UK economy grew by 0.7% from January to March 2025, says the Office for National Statistics. This was the...
June 30, 2025Section
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EU Scales Back Green Rules to Help Businesses and Farmers
The European Union is changing course on its climate policies. The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen.
June 28, 2025
The EU’s Betrayal of Israel: A Moral and Strategic Failure
In the treacherous arena of global geopolitics, the European Union’s treatment of Israel stands out as both perplexing and deeply...
June 27, 2025
Putin Will Skip BRICS Summit in Brazil Because of ICC Arrest Warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit in Brazil on July 6-7, 2025. Instead, he will join...
June 25, 2025
German Business Mood Brightens, but U.S. Tariffs Cast a Shadow
Business leaders in Germany feel more hopeful about the future, according to new data from the Ifo Institute. The main...
June 24, 2025
Germany Plans to Bring Back the Draft If Not Enough Young People Volunteer
Germany’s government has announced a new plan to strengthen its military. The country wants to have more soldiers because
June 23, 2025
Europe’s Economy Struggles to Grow as Businesses Face Tough Times
Europe’s latest business surveys, known as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), show that the region’s economy is barely growing
June 23, 2025
Europe Tries to Restart Iran Nuclear Talks as Middle East Tensions Rise
European diplomats met with Iran’s foreign minister in Geneva on June 20, 2025, hoping to restart talks about Iran’s nuclear...
June 20, 2025
Bulgaria’s Eurozone Bid: Hard Numbers, Real Motives, and What’s at Stake for Business
Bulgaria is set to join the eurozone and start using the euro as its official currency on January 1, 2026....
June 20, 2025