Europe
French influence over EU policy is waning
France’s authority and influence in the EU has weakened since President Macron’s electoral defeats in June and July
Northvolt move is a major blow for Europe’s EV goals
Europe’s main producer of electric car batteries has filed for bankruptcy
COP29 outcomes will disappoint climate activists
On the final day of COP29, outcomes are yet to be confirmed and tensions appear to be running high
InternationalFlash PMIs signpost slightly slower European activity
The release of the flash November PMIs today highlight slowing European activity and inflation worries rising in India
InternationalRussia unlikely to strike NATO targets
President Vladimir Putin confirmed the use of an experimental missile and threatened to strike NATO targets
RussiaEU-China tensions will persist and potentially worsen
The Chinese government has expanded a retaliatory probe into EU-origin dairy imports
ChinaNew Lithuanian ruling coalition charts a risky course
The Social Democrats’ choice of coalition partners proved highly controversial
LithuaniaFrench far right faces crucial decision on budget
Marine Le Pen’s position over support for the government and next year’s budget appears to be hardening
FranceSerbian government may struggle to appease protesters
A second cabinet minister offered his resignation after a railway roof collapse led to a widespread backlash
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