Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje party wins snap elections with 43%, but must form a coalition amid political instability affecting digital economy reforms and fintech development.
Rheinmetall's €5.7B contract with Romania, funded by the EU's SAFE defense fund, advances defense tech, local production, and digital finance integration in European security.
The ifo Institute warns Germany faces recession in 2026 due to US auto tariffs, with significant impacts on fintech, cross-border payments, and digital banking.
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.
Uzbekistan's Central Bank holds the key interest rate at 14% due to ongoing food price inflation and external economic uncertainties despite overall inflation easing.
Uzbekistan's rising urban divorce rates, now one-third of marriages, pose demographic challenges with significant implications for fintech, digital banking, and economic stability.
Uzbek and Afghan businesses sign $300M contracts at Herat forum, focusing on enhanced payment systems, logistics, and digital trade platforms.