Hundreds of French Schools Close as Student Protests Spread

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Hundreds of French high schools were expected to remain closed on Monday as student protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and poorly maintained school buildings entered a second week. Education Minister Edouard Geffray said around 400 to 500 of the country’s 3,700 high schools would be completely or partially closed ahead of nationwide demonstrations

Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Stocks Take a Breather

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U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday as technology shares pulled back after reaching record highs in the previous session. Dow futures fell 0.2%, S&P 500 futures declined 0.18%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.25%. Chip stocks were among the main drags, with Intel falling more than 4% and Micron Technology down 0.3%, while […]

AfD Considers Softer EU Stance, Strategy Paper Shows

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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is considering a change to its long-standing opposition to the European Union and the euro, according to a strategy paper reviewed by Reuters. The proposal calls for renegotiating EU treaties to create a looser alliance of sovereign nations, while suggesting a referendum on Germany’s EU membership if those efforts […]

Euro Falls to 17-Month Low as France Concerns Weigh on Markets

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The euro slipped to a 17-month low on Monday as investors grew increasingly concerned about France’s worsening fiscal position and political uncertainty ahead of next year’s presidential election. The currency fell as much as 0.8% to $1.1160 before recovering to around $1.1202. French stocks also weakened, while the premium on French 10-year bonds over German […]

Revolut Rises to $115 Billion Valuation, Challenging Europe’s Banking Giants

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Revolut has emerged as Europe’s most valuable startup, reaching a private valuation of $115 billion and increasingly challenging established banking giants. Founded just over a decade ago as a fintech focused on cheaper foreign exchange, the London-based company has expanded rapidly, with 80 million customers globally and new banking licences helping drive its

French Markets Face Growing Pressure

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French financial markets are showing signs of increasing pressure as concerns over high government debt and political uncertainty intensify ahead of next year’s presidential election. The government is seeking €54 billion in savings in its proposed 2027 budget, while economic growth is expected to slow to 0.4% this year. The risk premium on French government […]

Germany Economy May Grow 1% in 2026

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Germany’s economy could expand by around 1% in 2026, nearly twice the 0.5% growth forecast by the Bundesbank in June, President Joachim Nagel said. He pointed to stronger-than-expected export demand and increased government spending as key drivers behind the economy’s resilience after three years of stagnation. The German government’s debt-financed spending package,

Wealthiest Russians Fund Over 1% of State Spending Through Donations

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Russia’s wealthiest individuals have provided more than 471 billion roubles, or over $5.6 billion, to the state budget through what government documents describe as “voluntary receipts” this year, according to Reuters. The contributions followed a closed-door meeting between President Vladimir Putin and leading Russian businesspeople in March, many of whom are under

Spain Faces Renewed Housing Protests After Parliament Rejects Measures

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Spain’s parliament has rejected government measures aimed at easing the country’s housing crisis, prompting protesters to continue demonstrations and encampments in Madrid and other cities. The proposed package included protections against evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030, an extension of rent freezes for existing leases and tighter rules for

Spanish King’s Visit to Ceuta and Melilla Tests Ties with Morocco

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Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia will visit the disputed North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, according to sources in the Spanish royal household. It will be Felipe’s first visit to the two cities during his 12-year reign and comes more than two months after a major migrant surge […]