Europe
Hungary’s economy enters a technical recession
The Hungarian economy contracted for two consecutive quarters
HungaryTensions between Google and Microsoft will rise
Microsoft has accused Google of campaigns aimed at discrediting the company’s reputation in Europe
InternationalCOP16 will bring hope and frustration on global goals
Emphasis on the importance of nature to humanity will grow, but protection efforts will continue to fall short of needs
InternationalTies between Iran and the EU will deteriorate further
EU-Iranian relations worsened following the execution of a dual Iranian-German national
IranEU tariffs unlikely to give a boost to automakers
The EU has followed through on imposing tariffs against imports of electric vehicles made in China
EUEuro-area growth outperformance provides 2025 momentum
Euro-area GDP growth continued to outperform expectations in July-September, growing by 0.4% on the quarter
EUCentrists are taking control of Germany’s Greens
Robert Habeck wants to shift his Green Party more to the centre on issues such as immigration, foreign policy and energy
GermanyElection shows continued strength of Italy’s Meloni
Italy’s right-wing bloc now controls almost 75% of the country’s regions
Italy
