Poland has been invited to observe the G20 summit in Miami next year. Full membership in the elite club may still be years away, but could it finally put Central Europe on the global map?...
The EU will soon unveil a new plan to curb CO2 emissions in Europe’s car sector, likely loosening an all-out 2035 ban of sales of combustion engine cars. But some businesses face more stringent electrification...
Germany has been described as an analogue country in a digital world. Meanwhile, Estonia has digitized all of its government services, including applying for divorce. How has Estonia become Europe’s digital leader? How long does...
Musk’s record-breaking pay deal was approved by Tesla shareholders after years of legal battles. It’s tied to Tesla’s robotic ambitions, but critics warn the new tech isn’t remotely ready. The future’s so bright for Elon Musk,...
China now settles nearly a third of its $6.2 trillion trade in yuan instead of dollars — up from 20% in 2022. But economic imbalances and tight capital controls will keep the currency from truly...
Amazon hired as its delivery demand peaked during the COVID pandemic, meaning analysts anticipated layoffs. The company is also in the process of boosting its AI spending with a view to streamlining. Amazon said on Tuesday...
The monopoly operator of the Channel Tunnel connecting the UK to the continent Eurostar has ordered 30 French-made “Celestia” trains, with an option for 20 more. The expansion comes as rival firms eye use of...
Nobel economics prize went to three researchers from the United States, Canada and France for explaining how technological progress leads to prosperity. Economists from the US, Canada and France were awarded this year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in economics on...
In the first half of 2025, more electricity was generated from green sources than from coal. Solar and wind capacities are growing at a faster pace than global electricity demand, according to new research. In...
The EU’s industry chief says the bloc plans to raise tariffs on foreign steel in a bid to counter cheap Chinese imports. Nearly 100,000 jobs have been lost in the European steel sector in the...
Gold and bitcoin have both hit record highs in recent days. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are factors, while doubts over the US dollar are attracting institutional investors. It’s been a happy few weeks for those...
The German carmaker requires substantial amounts of minerals for its transition to electric vehicles. But new research by DW shows that some of Africa’s most notorious smelters are part of Volkswagen’s supply chain. The 3TG,...