There is a particular kind of political death reserved for people who agree on almost everything: they kill each other slowly, over process, while the people who disagree with them on everything
Google’s massive data centre project in a small Austrian community is becoming a test of how far Europe is willing to stretch its energy and environmental systems in pursuit of the artificial
Saudi Arabia’s proposed €6 billion entertainment complex near Paris is significant not because France needs another roller coaster, but because it reveals how the country intends to compete for capital, tourism and
The US dollar has reigned as the world’s dominant reserve currency for decades, granting the United States an “exorbitant privilege”, the ability to borrow cheaply, finance deficits effortlessly, and wield geopolitical influence
The recent conclusion of negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. Dubbed the “mother of all deals” by European
The forest-green gates of Orange’s Marseille headquarters are usually open, a familiar sight in a city where the telecoms giant’s name is stitched into everyday life — and even into the stands
As India marked its 77th Republic Day, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an unusual pair of chief guests: Ursula von der Leyen, president of the
In her address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the impending EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the “mother of all deals.” She
As the crisp alpine air of Davos fills with the murmurs of global elites, the 2026 World Economic Forum was supposed to focus on pressing issues like AI governance, climate resilience, and
In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the imperative for diversified partnerships, Germany’s engagement with India has ascended to unprecedented levels. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s landmark visit to India
In a bold escalation of his long-standing fixation on acquiring Greenland, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 17, 2026, that he would impose tariffs on eight European nations unless they facilitate
France is about to witness a legal proceeding with political consequences that reach far beyond the courtroom. On Tuesday, a court appeal begins that will determine whether Marine Le Pen can realistically
France’s budget standoff is less a technical squabble over numbers than a constitutional stress test for the Fifth Republic’s semi‑presidential model. At its core lies a familiar instrument—Article 49.3—but in an unfamiliar