Kaja Kallas cancelled an EU defence expert group after German and Italian objections, exposing tensions over defence governance and NATO planning.
Volkswagen has approved a historic restructuring plan focused on model cuts, plant reviews, asset optimization and about 50,000 job reductions.
Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of a global leadership master's program after completing her term as UN General Assembly President.
In 2025, the wage gap between German and foreign full-time employees remains at 23.6%, reflecting ongoing disparities in sectoral employment and qualification levels.
Russia permits individuals with limb amputations to drive buses and trucks, reflecting strategic moves to enhance workforce inclusion and leverage automation in public transport.
Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Washington to meet the full US Senate amid a key vote on expanded sanctions against Russia, highlighting critical geopolitical and business implications.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel following Belarus’s release of political prisoners, signaling a strategic shift impacting Belarusian metallurgy and finance sectors.
The European Commission recommends withholding €2 million in funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia’s contested participation amid EU sanctions and geopolitical tensions.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU's new sanctions against Russia, citing risks to its oil industry and supply chains, while supporting Ukraine's EU accession talks.
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan tensions, and trade cooperation amid global economic challenges.
The US State Department approved a $373.6M sale of JDAM-ER kits to Ukraine, enhancing bomb range and accuracy amid operational challenges and strategic considerations.
For the first time in years, Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day parade excludes military vehicles, citing operational concerns and regional security amid ongoing conflict.
US President Trump sees strategic value in Putin attending the 2026 G20 Miami summit amid ongoing tensions but notes uncertainty about Russia's official invitation and participation.