From Powerhouse to Stagnation, Europe’s Competitive Crisis
The European Union stands at a critical crossroads grappling with stagnation and declining competitiveness. Coverage and analysis from The Rio...
November 24, 2024Section
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Europe is where the old industrial order is being reordered – by an energy shock, a two-speed split between a sunlit south and an open north, trade friction and a shifting security map from Ukraine to the UK. The Rio Times covers Europe for the emerging-market reader: the economies, markets, energy transition, trade and politics that move global capital and set the terms Latin America trades on. This hub gathers our daily Europe coverage and links it to the wider Global South story.
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Tech Gap Widens: Europe’s €8 Trillion Wake-Up Call
The European Union sits on a massive pile of cash while falling behind in the global tech race. ECB President...
November 22, 2024
Economic Alarm Bells Ring as Eurozone Business Activity Shrinks
The Eurozone's economic landscape shifted dramatically in November 2024. Business activity contracted unexpectedly. Analysis from The Rio Times.
November 22, 2024
Russia Boosts Defense Budget by 25% for 2025
Russia's defense spending is set to reach unprecedented levels in the coming years. The Kremlin plans to allocate 13.5 trillion...
November 22, 2024
Space Race Heats Up: Japan and Europe Join Forces
The global space race is shifting gears. Japan's JAXA and Europe's ESA have formed a strategic alliance, aiming to challenge
November 21, 2024
Carrefour Boycotts Mercosur Meat Amid EU Trade Deal Protests
The Mercosur-EU deal creates new beef import quotas for Brazilian and Argentine producers. Tariff details, volumes, and market impact. Expert...
November 21, 2024
Buenos Aires Summit: Milei and Meloni Target Crime and Trade Growth
Two outspoken leaders met in Buenos Aires to transform their nations' historic ties into practical solutions. Coverage and analysis from...
November 21, 2024
Chinese Vessel Under Danish Military Watch After Critical Baltic Internet Cables Cut
A Chinese cargo ship's suspicious presence near two severed undersea internet cables has triggered a rare public response from Denmark's...
November 20, 2024
Putin’s Openness to Trump-Mediated Ceasefire: A Complex Diplomatic Dance
Vladimir Putin signals willingness to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire with Donald Trump. The Russian leader, however, sets firm
November 20, 2024