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BUSINESS
Germany Joins France in the Gulf’s Widening Orbit
Germany's courtship of Abu Dhabi follows Paris's trailblazing, confirming how Europe treats the Emirates as an indispensable partner
BUSINESS
Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home
A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.
BUSINESS
Merz Weighs Reshuffle Amid Record Low Ratings
A surrogacy row has toppled Friedrich Merz's parliamentary leader, leaving a chancellor with record low ratings to gamble on reshuffling his cabinet.
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Currency as Strategy: Syria’s Regional Pivot by Money
Syria shifts currency printing to UAE and Germany, signaling strategic realignment, trust-building, and post-war reconstruction goals.
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AfD Rise as Germany’s Twin Elections Squeeze Merz’s Coalition
Berlin's leftward swing and the east's rightward lurch have squeezed Friedrich Merz's coalition, leaving Germany's political centre struggling to manoeuvre.
Greenland Keeps Danish Sovereignty as U.S. Control Deepens
A territory can keep its flag, parliament and legal status while still depending so heavily on an ally that sovereignty starts to feel like a technicality.
France’s Fuel Crisis Collides with the Upcoming Budget
Fuel anger is spreading just as the French government prepares billions in savings for its most difficult budget yet.
Europe Cannot Decide How Much It Wants Canada
A snubbed invitation, a hasty reversal, and a visa-free proposal offer a gauge of how far Canada's tilt toward Europe has already travelled.
Fiji’s HIV Emergency and the Missing Investment
Fiji declared an HIV emergency soon after signing a defence pact with Australia. Do security deals outpace health funding in the Pacific?
