Trump declares an energy emergency: Will more fossil fuel extraction really cut energy bills?
The US already produces more oil and gas than any other country in the world. Read More
Private jet flights soar by 170 per cent as politicians and business leaders descend on Davos 2025
Despite calls from the WEF and global NGOs for Davos delegates to travel more sustainably, elevated private jet activity in Switzerland suggests they didn’t listen. Read More
EU DECODED Will a European rush to rearm be properly funded?
The European Union wants to bolster defence in face of Russia’s aggression on Ukraine and growing US demands for greater European financial support for NATO. Read More
Trump holds off on tariffs but trade risks remain, experts warn
Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Day One, offering markets brief relief, but trade risks persist. Experts warn that duties on Mexico, Canada, and Europe remain likely, with targeted…
Von der Leyen on Trump: EU will be ‘pragmatic’ but protect its interests
“A lot is at stake” in EU-US relations, Ursula von der Leyen said the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration. Read More
EU tech chief defends Commission’s digital enforcement in face of criticism
MEPs have asked the European Commission for faster and stronger action on platform rules in light of recent developments on X and Meta. Read More
Slovak Prime Minister Fico faces confidence vote amid EU exit accusations
Slovakia’s Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country’s largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU. Read More
EU finance ministers agree on France’s cost-cutting budget as Bayrou walks tightrope
France has one of the highest and longest-standing budget deficits in the eurozone – but attempts to resolve it have already toppled one government. Read More
EU new car registrations inch up in 2024 as successful Spain gives figures a boost
While new car registrations remained strong in Spain, other major European markets, including France and Germany, saw marked declines. Read More
Volkswagen warns against Trump tariffs as new presidential term begins
The German carmaker is already contending with a sales slowdown, high costs, and competition from cheaper Chinese competitors. Read More