Europe
AI investments will take years to pay off
Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity
InternationalEurope will remain divided over Palestinian statehood
Four European countries have announced recognition of Palestinian statehood in recent months
EuropeGreek golden visa scheme will still draw in investors
Athens tightened the rules regulating its residence-by-investment scheme
GreeceDigital services trade growth will widen inequalities
Digital services trade is outgrowing other trade categories but -- raising inequality concerns -- is highly concentrated
InternationalEstonia’s continuity government faces hurdles
Prime Minister Kristen Michal succeeded Kaja Kallas following her resignation in June
EstoniaTungsten demand outpaces supply amid shift from China
Demand for tungsten is rising from military and other applications but the dominant supplier, China, is producing less
InternationalChina will dominate the Russian truck market
Chinese suppliers have filled the void created by the departure of European truck manufacturers from the Russian market
RussiaPolicy priorities will shift in next EU Commission
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is under huge pressure to adopt a more right-wing agenda
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