Bulgaria’s low-turnout presidential election heads to a runoff as executives assess competing Ukraine policies and risks to institutional stability.
A mass opposition rally and tight polling put Aleksandar Vucic’s plan to retain power as prime minister—and Serbia’s corporate outlook—under pressure.
EU leaders postponed a seven-year budget agreement as Germany sought spending cuts and France promoted new levies on digital services, crypto assets and online gambling.
Flávio Bolsonaro led Brazil’s first-round vote, setting up an Oct. 25 runoff with Lula that raises political, legal and investor concerns.
Caroline Leavitt resigns as White House Press Secretary to devote more time to family, signaling a shift in the administration's communications strategy amid upcoming elections.
Former President Trump alleges China accessed data of 220 million US voters to influence the 2020 elections and calls for investigations into intelligence cover-ups.
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to over four years in prison for advocating U.S. sanctions against Brazil, highlighting political risks for businesses.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms his candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election, setting up a contest against far-right rivals amid President Macron's term limit.