Bulgaria’s low-turnout presidential election heads to a runoff as executives assess competing Ukraine policies and risks to institutional stability.
Katherina Reiche warned that the Left Party’s Berlin win could undermine Germany’s investment appeal and property-rights reputation.
Foreign investment in Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, but a sharp drop in U.S. capital and a surge from the UK reshaped the market.
Serbia announces early parliamentary elections in October 2023 amid prolonged protests and corruption allegations against President Vučić's administration.
A Kremlin-linked bot network is spreading fabricated news to influence voter sentiment in key German state elections, targeting mainstream politicians with false accusations.
The US has imposed sanctions on five Cuban state-owned firms controlling 40% of GDP, targeting GAESA-linked entities and escalating tensions amid legal claims by American companies.
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.
Twenty-two countries, including the US and European states, publicly condemned Iran for orchestrating attacks targeting dissidents and Jewish communities on their soil.
The UAE has covertly launched strikes against Iran, marking a strategic shift amid escalating drone attacks and economic disruption in the Gulf region.
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.
Lithuania and Latvia have once again denied Slovak PM Robert Fico overflight rights en route to Moscow for May 9 celebrations, illustrating EU divisions over Russia engagement.
Hungary’s Tisa party wins majority in parliamentary elections amid disputed results and fraud claims involving a namesake candidate confusing voters in a key district.
Dilshod Ahmedov, former CEO of Uzbekistan's O‘zmetkombinat, is internationally wanted over allegations of large-scale embezzlement amid an ongoing investigation.