EU
ECB rate hikes cycle could be nearing an end
The latest 25-basis-point increase in interest rates was the lowest in the current cycle of monetary tightening
EUIrregular migration to the EU will rise significantly
Migrant arrivals to Europe via the Mediterranean this year are expected to be over 50% higher compared to 2022
EuropeEU enlargement to focus on telecoms
Telecoms operators from the EU and Western Balkans have agreed a price cap on roaming charges
EUInternational rivalry will drive satellite internet
Satellite mega-constellations promise global broadband coverage and strategic advantage
InternationalHungary will compromise with EU on frozen funds
Hungary’s parliament has passed a law on judicial independence in order to unlock EU funds
HungaryUS inaction will leave corporates to lead on AI use
A growing body of influential scientists are voicing their concerns about the misuses of artificial intelligence (AI)
InternationalMajor euro-area states will flirt with recession
The euro-area grew by 0.1% on the quarter in January-March as Spain and Italy outperformed Germany and France
EUHamburg port will test Germany’s China policy
Chancellor Scholz is facing backlash over the possible sale of Hamburg Tollerort terminal to Chinese firm COSCO
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