Hungary faces an oil crisis as Russian pipeline disruptions compel it to seek Croatian routes. This raises EU sanctions compliance issues, with geopolitical tensions mounting.
Hungary's upcoming 2026 election sees rising pro-EU sentiment as opposition challenges Orban, amid U.S. support and economic policy maneuvers influencing voter dynamics.
Israel's economy is showing robust recovery in 2026, with record low inflation since June 2021 and a stronger shekel, amid geopolitical challenges.
AI has sparked a $56 billion loss in Indian IT stocks, highlighting market volatility. Concerns grow over AI's transformative impact on traditional business models worldwide.
ECB President Christine Lagarde argues for investment incentives over exit taxes to bolster EU growth, amid calls for integrated economic reforms to counter geopolitical dependencies.
India hosts a mega AI summit in 2026, led by PM Modi, gathering global tech leaders to boost India's position in AI amid global rivalry.
AMD and Tata collaborate to challenge Nvidia in India's AI sector, while Anthropic partners with Indian firms, signaling a boost in AI infrastructure and innovation.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a political crisis over the Peter Mandelson scandal, amid internal Labour Party turmoil and economic challenges, threatening his leadership ahead of elections.
UK inflation, influenced by post-Brexit impacts and rising energy costs, remains above target. The Bank of England holds interest rates, affecting consumers already facing high living costs.
The European Central Bank is focusing on enhancing euro liquidity and incentivizing investment, aiming to curb capital outflows and boost the euro's global competitiveness.
China's stock market in 2026 faces challenges due to regulatory scrutiny and global aid initiatives, impacting growth amid AI-driven rallies and geopolitical uncertainties.
Marco Rubio urged European leaders at the Munich Security Conference to strengthen transatlantic unity and address the decline in shared Western values amid geopolitical shifts.