Does China operate the Panama Canal? Trump’s inauguration speech fact-checked
The president repeated false claims related to the 2020 US election in addition to unfounded allegations against immigration. Read More
Macron urges Europe to boost defence spending as Trump presidency begins
Donald Trump has criticised the cost of US military assistance to Ukraine and aims to transfer a greater share of responsibility to Europe. Read More
Geo-blocking restricting EU consumers’ access to online goods, report finds
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) reports progress in curbing unjustified geo-blocking but calls for harmonised enforcement of regulations and a potential extension to other sectors. Read More
Germany’s economic sentiment darkens amid Trump trade risks, recession fears
US President Donald Trump stopped short of imposing new tariffs in his initial executive orders but unveiled the External Revenue Service, a new agency tasked with collecting tariffs and duties…
Does the Orbán-Trump bromance still smoulder? | Radio Schuman
Yesterday, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán boasted about Donald Trump’s presidency in the US, which he said would trigger a new right-wing surge in Europe. Read More
No, the Pope hasn’t resigned, but how would his successor be chosen?
Various videos claim Pope Francis’s successor has been appointed, but that’s not how a new bishop of Rome is chosen. How does the system actually work? Read More
Trump will pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what it means
Here’s what the US withdrawal means for global health and what may happen next. Read More
What impact will the US’ new AI chip export restrictions have on Europe?
The AI chip export rules issued by the Biden administration do not include Europe as a single market, which could cause issues experts say. Read More
Markets ride a rollercoaster as Trump returns to US presidency
Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump’s tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and…
Davos attendees watch Donald Trump’s inauguration at Ukraine House watch party
Attendees at Ukraine-related events at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, gathered to listen to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech. Read More