Germany and Italy Unveil a New Plan for Europe – Is This the EU’s Emerging Power Axis? Written by Frode Skar, Finance Journalist. Background For decades, the relationship between France and Germany has been described as the engine of European integration. The Franco-German partnership has […]
European Politics and Economy
Trump says Putin will halt attacks on Ukrainian cities during extreme cold Written by Frode Skar Finance Journalist. Background US President Donald Trump claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily refrain from attacking Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities due to extreme […]
International politics and geopolitics
Is Your Cryptocurrency Dead – or Has the Market Simply Moved On? Written by Frode Skar, Finance Journalist. Background The cryptocurrency market has entered a phase of extreme attrition. Over the past few years, an unprecedented number of crypto projects have collapsed, many of them […]
Cryptocurrency and digital markets
Germany’s Merz Calls to Strengthen NATO in Europe and Warns Against External Pressure Written by Frode Skar, Finance Journalist. Background German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a wide-ranging government address to the Bundestag, outlining his assessment of a rapidly changing global order. According to Merz, Europe […]
International politics and economy
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping as the UK seeks a new balance between trade, security, and geopolitical risk Written by Frode Skar Finance Journalist. Background UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first visit by a British […]
International politics and economy
US embassy removes Danish war memorial flags – a diplomatic misstep with political and institutional consequences Written by Frode Skar Finance Journalist. Background A seemingly minor symbolic incident in Copenhagen has escalated into a broader diplomatic issue between the United States and its European allies. […]
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