Eduardo Bolsonaro was sentenced to over four years for lobbying US sanctions against Brazil, highlighting political risks that could affect Brazil's fintech and digital economy sectors.
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission conducted a recount on 637 polling stations after opposition complaints, adjusting vote totals for major political blocs ahead of final results.
Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje party wins snap elections with 43%, but must form a coalition amid political instability affecting digital economy reforms and fintech development.
Armenia’s recent parliamentary elections reinforce Prime Minister Pashinyan’s EU-oriented agenda, with major implications for the country’s fintech, digital banking, and cybersecurity sectors.
Putin warns Armenia of tariff hikes and economic sanctions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union, urging a referendum amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions.
Sources close to Chancellor Friedrich Merz deny rumors of his early replacement, stressing constitutional complexities amid political challenges affecting Germany's digital economy.
Violent clashes erupted in Belgrade during student protests against the Serbian government, raising concerns over political stability and its impact on the digital economy and fintech sector.
Latvia's ruling coalition collapses after Defense Minister resigns, raising concerns about governance stability and implications for fintech, cybersecurity, and digital economy policies.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms his candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election, highlighting potential impacts on fintech regulation and digital economy policies.
Outgoing Hungarian PM Viktor Orban declines parliamentary mandate amid leadership changes and new government plans to reverse key policies affecting EU relations and digital economy prospects.
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.
Bulgaria’s Progressive Bulgaria coalition, led by ex-president Rumen Radev, leads elections with over 40% amid anti-corruption and judicial reform demands, impacting the digital economy landscape.
Peter Madyar’s Tisa party wins Hungary’s parliamentary majority amidst contested district results involving alleged voter confusion tactics, raising election security concerns.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package on Russia until Russian oil flows resume via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine, impacting EU energy and financial policies.