Europe
Hungary looks to friendly countries for workers
Budapest eased visa restrictions for workers from Russia and Belarus, causing concern in Brussels
HungaryServices activity continues to outpace manufacturing
The flash PMIs for Europe and Japan indicate that services activity is strengthening
InternationalWashington remains concerned about Balkan security
Intrastate turmoil still tops US security concerns in the region
BalkansEU tariff reduction could invite further pressure
The EU has agreed to reduce tariff hikes on Chinese electric vehicle exporters
ChinaUK government faces tricky October budget decisions
Government borrowing was markedly higher than expected in July
United KingdomGerman support for Ukraine could be at a crossroads
Germany will reportedly halve its support for Ukraine next year and refuse requests for additional support
GermanyMorocco will consolidate its grip on Western Sahara
Rabat is conducting an aggressive diplomatic campaign to win recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara
MoroccoLithuania hopes to use German troops to deter Moscow
Construction has begun on a military base in Lithuania that will permanently host German troops
Lithuania
