Bank of England to Introduce Stablecoin Regulation by 2026

Key Highlights The Bank of England has set a definitive timeline to introduce a regulatory framework for stablecoins by the end of 2026 The proposed framework mandates that stablecoin issuers must back their coins primarily with high-quality,...

France hit with debt warning after surprise S&P downgrade

France has been dealt a significant financial blow following S&P Global Ratings’ surprise decision to downgrade the country’s credit rating, which keeps pressure on its public finances and dampens hopes for how quickly it can reduce its debt. S&P...

France’s Lise Wins DLT Greenlight, Targeting 2026 Stock Exchange IPOs On-chain

France has officially approved the Lightning Stock Exchange (Lise), the nation’s first fully tokenized equity exchange, indicating a major shift in how public markets and IPOs could function in the digital era. Lise has secured a DLT TSS license...

European Roulette Runs at 97.30% RTP

European roulette uses one zero and 37 pockets, which produces a 2.70% house edge and a 97.30% theoretical RTP. American roulette adds a double zero for 38 pockets and raises the house edge to 5.26%. Payouts remain fixed by layout math: straight...

Germany’s military conscription ‘draft lottery’ plan raises alarm

Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed “draft lottery” has sparked a row in the ruling coalition and unsettled many young people. The flashpoint issue of bringing back any form of military...

Germany’s GDP to rise 1.4% in 2026, 1.8% in 2027: Goldman Sachs

Germany’s economy is poised for stronger growth over the next two years, as the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to rise by 1.4 per cent in 2026 and 1.8 per cent in 2027—well above its 0.8 per cent potential growth rate and the...

France Urges World Bank To Stay Focused On Climate Commitments

Home Europe France France Urges World Bank To Stay Focused On Climate Commitments "I think what is important is to have frank conversations and see where the disagreements are," Caroit said. France will continue urging the World Bank to stay...

EU proposes to buy US weapons for Ukraine with Russia's frozen asset

The European Union has said it is ready to buy US-made weapons with Russia’s frozen assets worth €140bn for Ukraine, on the condition that Washington keeps backing Kyiv in the war. The European Commission intends to use frozen Russian central bank...

EU commits to decongesting Lagos traffic with €410m electric waterways transport

In a major boost to sustainable urban mobility, the European Union has pledged €450 million to support the development of electric waterways transport in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. Gautier Mignot, European Union Ambassador to...

European destinations 'just like' the Maldives but much closer and cheaper

Certain holiday destinations in Europe have been compared to the Maldives(Image: Getty Images) While the Maldives may be a dream destination for many - there's now cheaper destination alternative that are much closer, and considerably cheaper. The...

EU Adopts CBAM Simplification Regulation: 10 Key Amendments and Challenges Ahead

On 17 October 2025, Regulation (EU) 2025/2083 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 October 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism ("CBAM") was published...

EU Data Act: Unlocking Data in Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Beyond

The EU Data Act1 ushers in a sweeping new framework for access to and use of data from connected products and related services. Organizations, such as healthcare and life sciences companies, should prepare now, as many of the Data Act's...

Europe Caught in the Crossfire of the US-China Tech War

The escalating tech war between the United States and China is being closely watched by global powers, but it is Europe that may be paying the highest price. Beijing has recently expanded export controls on 12 of 17 rare earth metals, citing...

Germany’s economic momentum eases as LEI drops 0.5% in August: TCB

The Conference Board (TCB) Leading Economic Index (LEI) for Germany fell by 0.5 per cent in August 2025 to 87.6 (2016=100), following a 0.2 per cent decline in July, offering an early signal of softening economic momentum. Despite the recent dips,...

Britain: a beacon of economic stability?

The countdown is on: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just six weeks to finalise her Autumn Budget before the November 26 deadline. This week, she was in Washington DC for the annual meeting of the IMF, where she hinted at tax rises for the rich,...

Italy’s banks face 4.5 bn euro 2026 budget levy

The Italian government on Friday approved a 2026 budget plan requiring banks and insurance companies to contribute 4.5 billion euros through various measures, the economy minister said. Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said the contributions...

European Socialists expel Slovakian PM's party for values breach

Published on 17/10/2025 - 16:17 GMT+2 •Updated 16:54 The Party of European Socialists (PES) has expelled the Slovak prime minister Robert Fico’s party. The Socialist party's assembly took the decision unanimously on Friday and it was announced by...

Britain’s appetite for humiliation is insatiable

The boundaries between character rights, intellectual property and the increasingly vicious tone of comedy have rarely looked so blurry, writes Vince Hooper. IN A WEEK, when Britain debated free speech, national identity, and whether fictional...

Banking shares’ wobbles reveal growing unease over credit risks

The markets have weathered a string of credit scares and surprise write-downs over the past two years [NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE] A clutch of bad loans at banks in recent weeks has shaken investor confidence in banking shares, which gyrated...

EU freezes plan to sanction Israel after ceasefire deal with Hamas

The European Union has frozen its plans to scale back trade relations with Israel and impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, Politico reported. The move came after a group of leading EU member states concluded...