Europe
Financing may hinder COP16 goals globally
The COP16 biodiversity summit saw progress in numerous areas, but related financial commitments fall short
InternationalBadenoch may struggle to survive as leader of UK party
Kemi Badenoch replaces Rishi Sunak as the new leader of the Conservative Party
United KingdomArrests unlikely to dent support for Germany’s AfD
An Alternative for Germany elected representative was reportedly arrested in connection with a plot to expel migrants
GermanyBulgaria continues its move away from Russian energy
Russian energy giant Lukoil is reportedly selling its crude oil refinery in Bulgaria
BulgariaMarkets underprice geopolitical and economic risks
Markets reacted fairly calmly to the US election result but the October PMIs flag economic unevenness and uncertainties
InternationalUranium supply will not meet demand
Uranium demand is at its highest in more than a decade and data centres are set to add to this
InternationalProspects for Germany in 2025
Germany heads into the new year with a stagnant economy and federal elections looming
GermanyBadenoch will struggle to revive fortunes of UK party
Kemi Badenoch is the new leader of the opposition Conservative Party following her victory in the leadership election
United Kingdom