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Euro Area Q1 GDP Beats Expectations, Driven By Exports Before US Tariffs

The Euro Area Q1 GDP beat expectations in the first quarter, driven by higher exports in anticipation of US tariffs.

World Military Spending Rises Most In 2024 Since End Of Cold War

Swiss Franc Soars As Trump Tariffs Spark US Volatility

EU vs China: The Power Struggle For Central Asia's Resources

EU Vs. China: Central Asia has again emerged as a center of geopolitical rivalry over natural resources and political influence.

ECB Cuts Rates Amid Trump Tariffs, Eurozone Growth Concerns

German, Euro Area Economic Sentiment Plunges After Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs

EU Fast-Tracks Mining To Cut China Reliance, Builds €216M Rare Earth Recycling Plant

Europe's heavy reliance on imports—especially from China for rare earths - has exposed it to potential supply chain disruptions.

Why France's Industry Is Failing To Break Out Of Recession?

Why France's industry is failing to break out of recession? French politics appears to be the major impediment.

EU Online Crackdown May Fuel More Tensions With Trump Officials

The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom have tightened their grip on online speech for US social media companies and their citizens. This may fuel tension with the Trump administration. The EU has reportedly considered a $1 billion fine against Elon Musk's social media platform, X. The penalty relates to alleged Digital Services Act (DSA) breaches.

Turkey Ignites Protests, Lira Freefall With Arrest Of Erdogan's Rival

Turkey's Borsa Istanbul benchmark index fell over 16% last week following Imamoglu's arrest. marking the worst drop since the 2008 global financial crisis.

French Nuclear Umbrella Plan May Be Wishful Thinking

EU Bolsters Defense Plans As Brussels Sidelined From Ukraine Talks

UK Green Transition Pushes Investment Costs, Energy Prices Higher

German Parliament Backs Changes to Constitutional 'Debt Brake'

The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.61% higher on Tuesday, with most sectors and all major bourses in positive territory on German reform optimism.

EU Confronts Stark Syrian Reality After Militants Attack Religious Minorities

Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Syria's economy has contracted by a staggering 85 percent.

Romania Sparks Protests, Criticism after Barring Far-Right Candidate

EU Extends CO2 Targets As Automakers Struggle With Falling Demand

Europe's Ambitious Defense Plans Face Harsh Fiscal Reality Check

Croatia's Economic Success Masks Reform Woes

European Leaders Support Zelenskyy, Deepening Ukraine Divide With US