Europe
Prospects for Eastern EU in 2025
Governments will be put to the test as economic pressures dovetail with a populist resurgence and defence concerns
SPD decision could be decisive for German election
Speculation is growing that the SPD will consider discarding Olaf Scholz as its candidate for chancellor
Uncompromising parties push Bulgaria to the brink
Four attempts to elect the speaker of parliament have failed
BulgariaEuro-area economic and financial risks are rising
The ECB review of financial stability warns markedly of downside risks to growth and financial market activity
EUEU-US trade tensions look set to escalate
Donald Trump has vowed to increase tariffs on imports significantly, leaving European manufacturers particularly exposed
EUCable damage raises Nordic threat perception in Europe
Two subsea cables, connecting Germany and Finland and Lithuania and Sweden, have been damaged
NorwayCritical minerals recycling key to energy transitions
The IEA report on recycling critical minerals highlights the importance of this market to the energy transition
InternationalRuling parties will likely form next Irish government
Fine Gael and Fianna Fail are in a relatively strong position in the polls ahead of the upcoming national election
IrelandProspects for technology regulation in 2025
Governments worldwide are expected to maintain their focus on tech market competition and ensuring AI safety
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