Europe
Far-left divisions could alter German politics
Speculation is heightening that a new radical party will emerge from the divisions in Germany’s far left
GermanyChinese and Western policy on AI will differ
As adoption of generative artificial intelligence increases, China and Western countries are charting a different course
ChinaFrance will pursue a balancing strategy towards China
France has intensified diplomatic and corporate engagement with China in recent months
FrancePolish banks to stay stable despite Swiss-franc ruling
An EU court ruling on Swiss-denominated mortgages will have a significant financial impact but Polish banks are stable
PolandRight-wing cooperation in the EU faces challenges
The prospects of centre- and far-right cooperation at the EU level are growing
EUSupply will not match demand for high-purity phosphate
Phosphate rock is key to the decarbonisation race as makes up 30% of the value of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries
InternationalIoT security rises up US regulatory agenda
US policymakers have proposed labelling IoT products to help consumers secure their devices
United StatesHungary will struggle to mend its fiscal woes
Hungary's budget deficit has been widening rapidly thanks to declining receipts and politically driven expenditures.
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