Spanish Government Predicts Steady Economic Growth Through 2026
Spain's economic landscape is shifting towards a brighter future, as the government has unveiled an optimistic forecast for growth in...
September 25, 2024Section
Europe and Russia
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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Europe’s Dilemma: Social Spending vs. Defense in the Face of New Threats
The end of the Cold War brought a peace dividend to Europe, allowing countries to redirect military spending toward social...
September 24, 2024
Eurozone Business Activity Slumps as Olympic Boost Fades
The Eurozone's economic landscape shifted dramatically in September. Business activity contracted for the first time in seven months, marking a...
September 24, 2024
German Chancellor Clashes with Italian Bank over Commerzbank Stake
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has openly criticized UniCredit's recent move to increase its stake in Commerzbank. Coverage and analysis from...
September 23, 2024
Migration Concerns Drive AfD’s Popularity Among Young Germans
In a notable shift, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has made significant inroads among young voters in Brandenburg. The...
September 23, 2024
French Shipping Giant CMA CGM Acquires Santos Brasil, Operator of LatAm’s Largest Port
In a landmark deal French shipping giant CMA CGM has acquired Santos Brasil for R$6.3 billion ($1.15 billion). Coverage and...
September 23, 2024
Macron’s Political Gambit: A Rightward Shift in French Governance
France's President Emmanuel Macron made a bold political move on Saturday, appointing a new government that signals a significant shift...
September 22, 2024
Russia’s African Trade Ambitions: Weapons, Promises, and Economic Realities
Russia's trade with Africa particularly military exports has been on the rise. President Vladimir Putin highlighted. Analysis from The Rio...
September 20, 2024
From Mogadishu to Rabat: Turkey’s Growing Influence in Africa
In the heart of Rabat Morocco's capital a significant handshake sealed a new chapter in Turkey's African engagement. Analysis from...
September 20, 2024