Most Sanctions on Russia Ineffective as BRICS Trade Grows, Oil Cap Fails
Western sanctions targeting Russia over its actions in Ukraine have largely failed to achieve their intended impact, with many restrictions […]
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German Carmakers Lose €10B to US Tariffs Amid EU Deal Backlash
Germany’s auto industry faces a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) blow to cash flow in 2023, driven primarily by U.S. trade
US Troop Cuts in Europe Spur NATO Defense Spending Push
The United States is reportedly considering a significant reduction of its military presence in Europe, with plans to withdraw up
Meloni Supports EU-US Trade Pact Despite Italian Critics’ Warnings
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has endorsed a newly negotiated EU-U.S. trade agreement imposing a 15% baseline tariff on most
Le Pen Condemns EU-US Trade Deal as Surrender of French Sovereignty, Industry
A newly agreed trade pact between the European Union and the United States has drawn fierce criticism from French far-right
Hungary Cites Ukraine Minority Rights as Key Sticking Point in Bilateral Tensions
Hungarian officials have intensified calls for Ukraine to address perceived violations of minority rights, reigniting long-standing tensions between the two
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption U-Turn Sparks Protests, Western Alarm
Ukraine faces mounting domestic and international pressure over contested anti-corruption reforms, as Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned President Volodymyr
Eurobarometer: Majority in EU Say Political Corruption Rampant
A recent Eurobarometer poll reveals a significant lack of public confidence in government efforts to combat corruption across the European
EU Sanctions Drive Long-Term Diesel Price Surge, TotalEnergies Warns
European Union sanctions targeting Russian-linked oil supplies have triggered a surge in global diesel prices, with industry leaders warning of
EU Threatens 15% Tariffs on $109B US Goods If No August Deal
The European Union has finalized plans to impose 15% tariffs on $109 billion worth of U.S. goods if trade negotiations