Former Ukrainian defense minister Mikhail Fedorov calls for elections during ongoing war, emphasizing legal, secure methods and democratic resilience amid conflict.
German President Steinmeier urges Europe to uphold international order amidst geopolitical challenges, emphasizing the impact on digital economy, fintech, and cybersecurity.
The EU recommends cutting €2 million funding to the Venice Biennale due to Russia's participation amid sanctions concerns, highlighting challenges at the intersection of culture, politics, and finance.
Yulia Navalnaya awarded European Prize by Bavaria's SPD for her courageous resistance to Russia's authoritarian regime and advocacy for human rights.
The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly criticized Georgia for democratic backsliding and urged reforms amid political tensions affecting governance and the digital economy.
Donald Trump reported pessimism after raising Jimmy Lai’s case with Xi Jinping, as China maintains its hardline stance on the Hong Kong media mogul’s 20-year prison sentence.
Oxfam reports a 56% rise in CEO pay in Germany's top companies since 2019, while worker wages remain below pre-pandemic levels, intensifying income inequality.
The EU warns Serbia may lose €1.5 billion in reform funds due to democratic backsliding, risking setbacks in digital economy and fintech sector development.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.