Germany
German attack will dent Scholz’s re-election bid
A deadly attack at a Christmas market in Germany comes two months ahead of the federal election
GermanyEU-Mercosur deal faces uncertain future
The EU and Mercosur have concluded a free trade agreement, twenty five years after negotiations commenced
EUGermany’s economic woes could shift election momentum
Business confidence has fallen to its lowest levels since the first COVID-19 lockdown
GermanyEurope will keep struggling on defence cooperation
Donald Trump’s impending return to office has revived fears in Europe over the future of the continent’s security
EuropePrices could hurt ties between Norway and Europe
Norway is threatening to reduce its electricity supply to European countries amid soaring domestic prices
NorwayForeign businesses in China face growing pressures
The German and UK chambers of commerce in China have released their latest surveys
ChinaEastern European auto sector faces tariff uncertainty
The region’s economies could buckle under the strain of tariffs
Eastern EuropeEuropean powers will step up Arctic security focus
Arctic security is becoming increasingly important for European powers following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
NATOGerman woes will increase pressure for fiscal reforms
Job losses and concerns over US tariffs are damaging consumer and business confidence
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