
German Anti-Extremism Protests Signal Rising Political Risk for Business
Mass anti-extremism protests across Germany highlight rising political and reputational risks for companies watching AfD’s growing influence.

Mass anti-extremism protests across Germany highlight rising political and reputational risks for companies watching AfD’s growing influence.

The US has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, signaling a strategic shift with significant implications for business investment and Middle East geopolitics.

Finland summoned the Russian ambassador after a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance plane briefly entered its airspace, highlighting rising regional security challenges.

Support for Germany's CDU/CSU has fallen to 20%, the lowest in five years, while the far-right AfD leads at 28%, signaling shifting political dynamics ahead of key state elections.

Humo payment system’s net profit soared 3.3 times to 411 billion UZS in H1 2026 despite tax policy changes impacting quarterly gains.
Montenegro plans to end visa-free entry for Russian and Belarusian citizens by October 31, 2026, aligning with EU accession requirements and impacting business travel and corporate strategy.

Germany's Economy Minister urges Turkey to exclude Russian gas from future EU energy deals, highlighting geopolitical and business strategy shifts amid ongoing conflicts.

EU member states agree to extend Russia sanctions for one year, shifting from previous six-month renewals due to political changes in Hungary and unified condemnation of Russian aggression.

The US Treasury has ended its temporary waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments, prompting strategic reassessments among energy sector executives and boards.

Uzbekistan’s meat import value rose 62.8% in early 2026 amid slowing domestic production and rising global prices, raising concerns over future meat price inflation.

Uzbekistan's urban divorce rates have risen sharply, with one in three marriages ending in separation, signaling significant demographic and economic challenges ahead.