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.
Germany links recent phishing attacks on Signal messenger users, including politicians and journalists, to Russian operatives, highlighting cybersecurity challenges in government communications.
Ryanair will close its Berlin base and cut flights by 50% citing high German aviation taxes and airport fees, reallocating aircraft to cheaper EU airports.
A phishing attack compromised the Signal account of German Bundestag chair Julia Klöckner, affecting CDU leadership communications and exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in political digital messaging.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank’s privatization, restructures assets, and plans significant capital infusion to reinforce financial stability and modernize banking operations.
Tencent and Kaspi.kz management acquire 6 million shares, marking strategic fintech investment and strengthening Kaspi.kz's position in digital payments and super app services.
Tashkent’s markets achieved significant profit increases in 2025, driving growth in digital payment adoption and fintech innovation across the city’s retail sectors.
France and Poland are jointly developing a military satellite to provide secure communications for Poland's armed forces, reducing reliance on external systems like Starlink.
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer resigns amid misconduct allegations as the White House considers further cabinet changes, raising concerns about regulatory stability impacting the digital economy.
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.
Lithuania and Latvia have blocked Slovak PM Robert Fico’s flight to Moscow on May 9, reflecting geopolitical tensions impacting European airspace and regional fintech sectors.
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.
Germany authorized millions in arms exports to Israel during its conflict with Iran, raising issues around export restrictions and implications for defense and fintech sectors.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.