Tag: Europe
BYD is already beating Tesla. Its new Europe playbook shows why it’s poised to dominate the EV race
Drive 100 miles south, from Hungary’s capital, Budapest, and you’ll arrive at a vast industrial site where half-constructed factory buildings stretch over more...
Threat of U.S.-EU trade war looms as Trump and top European official plan talks in Scotland
President Donald Trump is meeting Sunday with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, taking a break from golfing in Scotland to discuss trade...
Death of 51-year-old Barcelona street sweeper from heatstroke stirs labor unrest in Southern Europe
In homes and offices, air conditioning is sweet relief. But under the scorching sun, outdoor labor can be grueling, brutal, occasionally even deadly.
A street sweeper...
EU, U.K. Target Russia With ‘Unprecedented’ Wartime Sanctions Package
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at heavy European sanctions against Russia, renewed sectarian violence in Syria, and U.S. President Donald Trump...
The Enshittification of American Power
For decades, allies of the United States lived comfortably amid the sprawl of American hegemony. They constructed their financial institutions, communications systems, and national...
Americans are eyeing up €1 homes in Europe to escape the broken economy—no Visa needed, but it’s not all dolce vita
Americans are packing their things and leaving the U.S. in droves. Those looking to escape may be able to snag a villa in Sicily...
France and U.K. Sign Key Deals on Migration, Nuclear Weapons
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at France and Britain’s migration and nuclear weapons deals, U.S. tariff threats against Brazil, and U.S....
Neobank Revolut seeks $65B valuation, a year after its $45B deal | TechCrunch
Europe’s fintech darling Revolut is looking to raise a new funding round that would give it a $65 billion valuation, the Financial Times reports.
The...
The world could get carved up into these 3 blocs as Trump tariffs accelerate deglobalization
Globalization began retreating before President Donald Trump shocked the world with his aggressive trade war earlier this year.
But his tariffs accelerated the trend,...
ECB’s Makhlouf says euro not ready to challenge dollar’s role
The euro cannot quickly supplant the dollar as the anchor of the world’s financial system as countries using it still have far to go...
