Poland and France sounded warnings after the AfD’s projected Saxony-Anhalt win, raising fresh questions for EU politics and London markets.
Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mikhail Fedorov urges legal and safe elections despite war, emphasizing democracy must not be held hostage by Russia.
The EU recommends cutting €2 million funding to the Venice Biennale over Russia’s participation, impacting UK and European cultural funding and market dynamics.
Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP and Reform UK speaker, was fatally attacked in Devon; authorities rule out political motive but UK markets and EU interests remain watchful.
Julia Navalnaya received the European Prize from Bavaria's SPD for her human rights work and resistance to Russian authoritarianism, highlighting European commitment to democratic values.
German authorities grant asylum to Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny after three years of legal battles and initial deportation attempts.
Trump reports China's firm refusal to release Jimmy Lai, raising concerns for UK-EU businesses over Hong Kong's political climate and market stability.
Oxfam reveals a growing income divide in Germany, with soaring CEO pay and stagnant worker wages, affecting UK-EU business dynamics and sterling amid inflation and geopolitical risks.
The EU may suspend €1.5bn in reform funding to Serbia over concerns about democratic backsliding, impacting UK and European business interests in the region.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.