Spain has emerged as the leading contender for BYD’s third European vehicle plant. The country’s competitive manufacturing costs, renewable-energy grid, and EV incentives are major advantages. A final decision, still pending approval from Chinese regulators, is expected before year’s end.
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A High Court injunction has blocked the UK from finalising a sovereignty deal to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The legal challenge, filed by a Chagossian-born British
JPMorgan Chase has created a new Centre for Geopolitics to help clients navigate international risks. Led by Derek Chollet and backed by global political figures, the unit provides
Britain and the European Union have agreed a major new post-Brexit settlement, extending fishing rights, easing trade barriers, and opening defence and youth mobility cooperation. The deal marks
Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill seeks to extend tax cuts, boost defense, and end taxes on tips—while slashing Medicaid and green subsidies. The $3T package faces GOP infighting, fiscal
Trump’s Catholic allies are exerting growing influence in Rome as a new conclave approaches. Backed by wealthy donors and political operatives, they are campaigning for a more traditional
The EU has agreed a €201 billion budget for 2025, prioritising research, health, education and climate action. Key programmes such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ receive increased funding,
The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against Apple over suspected breaches of the Digital Markets Act, focusing on restrictive App Store policies. Developers claim Apple’s compliance measures
Huawei representatives faced a Brussels court this week, accused of corruption and money laundering linked to their lobbying efforts in the EU. As the investigation unfolds, it could
Patriots for Europe has launched an unprecedented transparency offensive, submitting 86 freedom of information requests to the European Commission demanding access to thousands of EU contracts with NGOs.
The Council of the European Union sanctions traffickers of Captagon, a drug that funds the Syrian regime and terrorist groups
