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Bulgaria pulls its 2026 draft budget following nationwide demonstrations
The Bulgarian government has made the rare move to withdraw its controversial 2026 draft budget in response to the mass protests that…
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Germany approves 2026 budget built on a sharp increase in new borrowing
Germany's parliament has approved a controversial 2026 federal budget that dramatically increases public spending while projecting massive fiscal deficits over the coming…
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Race for seabed technologies heats up as defense contractors and autonomous-drone firms vie for dominance
The battle beneath the waves is going through a technological shift, as traditional giants in the defense industry compete with agile technology…
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New €222 million guarantee initiative launched to speed digital investment in emerging markets
Finland, together with the European Union, launched a bold financial instrument with the aim of fast-tracking the digital transition of developing areas.…
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World markets stabilize while Asian stocks rebound on rising expectations of monetary easing
Global financial markets are witnessing an unprecedented change in attitude as investors exhibit rising optimism about changes in central bank policies. Asian…
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U.S. dollar set for its sharpest weekly drop in four months as investors price in Fed rate cuts
The U.S. dollar is witnessing the strongest week-long decline since the end of July, and this has created massive shocks in international…
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European Commission endorses Greece’s 2026 budget proposal after fiscal review
A major achievement for Greece in its economic recovery process comes with the positive comments about Greek economic planning being made by…
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Italy receives its first Moody’s credit upgrade in more than two decades
Italy has achieved a historic milestone that financial markets have been anticipating for over twenty years. Moody's Ratings delivered the country's first…
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European Commission prepares disciplinary steps against Finland for breaching deficit limits
Brussels has just handed a harsh reality check to Helsinki that came out of left field much too quickly for anyone to…
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ECB projects rising deficits and higher debt levels across the EU and euro area
Europe’s fiscal environment is on a course towards turbulent times, and the numbers don’t do justice to an ardent promise of chaos…
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France launches its first-ever defense bond amid strong demand from investors
France has made financial history by launching its inaugural defense bond, achieving remarkable success that exceeded all expectations. Bpifrance, the country's public…
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Belgium’s public deficit projected to reach an all-time high
A severe financial crisis hits the Belgian government because the European Commission’s projections predict that the budget deficit will be the highest…