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BUSINESS
The Arc de Crises: A Complete Fiscal Role Reversal
European Union placed France under formal budgetary procedures in July, whilst Italy now appears a model of fiscal restraint.
BUSINESS
Meloni Rides Out the Transatlantic Storm in Style
With a warm handshake in Washington, Meloni cast herself as Europe's Trump whisperer while tariff thunderclouds gathered over transatlantic trade.
EUROPE
Dolce Diplomacy: Charles Doubles Down on UK-EU Ties
King Charles visits Italy to boost UK-EU ties post-Brexit, using royal diplomacy to promote defence, culture, and green cooperation.
BUSINESS
Italy Steps into the Light as Digital Currencies Catch On
Italy is set to launch its digital currency by 2025-2026, aiming to modernise payments, combat tax evasion, and boost financial innovation.
EUROPE
Meloni Vows to Fight Against Femicide
Italy's new femicide law sparks debate on gender violence, with critics urging deeper cultural and systemic change beyond punishment.
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Transparency or Tyranny? EU Fines X, Musk Calls It Bureaucratic Overreach
EU fines X €120M under Digital Services Act, sparking US-EU clash over tech regulation, sovereignty, and global digital dominance.
Sofia Celebrates Open Borders While Clinging to Its Currency
While Bulgaria finally dismantles physical barriers to Europe, a dilemma rises: the country opens its doors to travellers but locks its wallet against the euro currency.
The Debate of Rosetta Stone: Egypt Wants Icons, Not Whole Collections
As Egypt renews its demand for the Rosetta Stone and other star objects, Europe can no longer hide behind old arguments about who is best placed to care for ancient treasures.
Caspian Bottleneck: All Roads Lead to Baku
Brussels pours capital into Central Asia to secure resources, but geography dictates that trade routes run through the indispensable Azerbaijani bridge.
Gus Jackson and Europe’s Complicated Memory of Michael Jackson
Europe's enduring enthusiasm for Michael Jackson tribute acts shows how the continent continues to separate cultural memory from moral debate in ways that the United States no longer does.
