EU leaders failed to agree on a seven-year budget as proposed cuts to research and new levies on digital services and cryptoassets divided member states.
EU states agreed to open internal-market and competitiveness accession clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, advancing reforms tied to digital economy rules.
Zelenskyy criticized a U.S.-Russia diesel supply deal, warning that sanctions relief could fund war and raise risks for markets and payments.
A drone attack on Novorossiysk reportedly caused fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, renewing focus on trade and payment risks.
Belarus orders underperforming agricultural workers to serve in the military, aiming to enforce labor discipline amid harvest season labor shortages.
Hungary reinstates its ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports after a procedural error led to its lapse, affecting regional trade and fintech payment ecosystems.
The new EU-Mexico trade deal removes tariffs and trade barriers, fostering fintech growth, digital banking, and cross-border payments between the two economies.
Donald Trump reveals China’s interest in US oil and soybean purchases, signaling shifts in trade relations with implications for energy, commodities, and fintech sectors.
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement starts provisional implementation, offering new opportunities and challenges for fintech, digital payments, and tech sectors across Europe and South America.