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European Union
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Pope Leo uses US 250th anniversary to press America and Europe on migration
Pope Leo used America’s 250th anniversary and a Lampedusa visit to challenge tougher US and European policies on migration and asylum.
July 4, 2026
Pro-European Moldova government falls less than nine months after taking office
Moldova’s government has resigned after Alexandru Munteanu quit, testing Maia Sandu’s EU reform agenda amid state salary anger and economic strain.
July 4, 2026
EU opens market to Armenian exports as Russia tightens economic pressure on Yerevan
Russia is closing markets to Armenian goods. The European Union is answering with tariff relief, funding and access to 450 million consumers.
July 3, 2026
China ethnic unity law alarms EU and US over overseas reach and minority rights
China says its ethnic unity law protects sovereignty. The EU and US fear it could extend political pressure beyond China’s borders.
July 3, 2026
Canada seeks 10-country defence bank to unlock ÂŁ100bn before NATO summit
Canada wants a ÂŁ100bn defence bank before NATO meets in Ankara. The plan could cut borrowing costs, but major allies remain unconvinced.
July 3, 2026
Poland prepares for possible Russian attacks designed to turn society against Ukraine
Poland fears Russia could exploit its dispute with Ukraine through sabotage targeting refugees, aid groups or infrastructure supporting Kyiv.
July 1, 2026
Secret China training of Russian troops raises new questions over Beijing’s Ukraine role
China says it is neutral on Ukraine. Secret training for Russian troops now forces Europe to reconsider where military cooperation ends.
July 1, 2026
Can potravitug justify Ipsen’s €700m-plus Memo Therapeutics acquisition?
Ipsen is acquiring Memo Therapeutics to secure potravitug, a clinical-stage antibody targeting a serious kidney transplant complication. The structure limits Ipsen’s upfront exposure while placing the larger valuation behind clinical, regulatory and commercial success.
July 1, 2026
Why Europe’s deadly heat wave could expose a deeper climate-readiness crisis
Europe’s deadly heat wave is exposing urgent risks for public health, transport, energy systems, wildfire response and climate adaptation.
June 29, 2026
BIS warns AI debt boom and record public borrowing could trigger sharper market shocks
Artificial intelligence investment is surging as public debt hits historic levels. The BIS warns one sharp repricing could connect both risks.
June 29, 2026