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Weak Yuan Punches Hole in Europe's Trade Defenses, Sparking Calls for Drastic Tariffs
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Weak Yuan Punches Hole in Europe's Trade Defenses, Sparking Calls for Drastic Tariffs

A weakening Chinese yuan is neutralizing the European Union's trade defenses, according to new analysis. This is sparking calls for drastic, across-the-board tariffs amid fears of deindustrialization.

US Hits EU's Digital Chief Thierry Breton With Sanctions, Citing 'Censorship'
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US Hits EU's Digital Chief Thierry Breton With Sanctions, Citing 'Censorship'

The Trump administration has sanctioned Thierry Breton, the former EU commissioner behind the Digital Services Act (DSA), and four others, accusing them of censoring US platforms. The move deepens the transatlantic rift on tech regulation.

Apple's Next iOS Update Is a Big Win for Europe, Thanks to DMA Pressure
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Apple's Next iOS Update Is a Big Win for Europe, Thanks to DMA Pressure

Apple is introducing EU-exclusive features in iOS 26.3 to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), including better third-party device pairing. We analyze the impact of regulation on Apple's ecosystem.

EU Backs Digital Euro With a Catch: Holding Caps to Shield Banks From a Run
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EU Backs Digital Euro With a Catch: Holding Caps to Shield Banks From a Run

The Council of the EU has backed the ECB's digital euro project but insists on holding limits to prevent capital flight from commercial banks, sparking a debate on stability versus competition.

How Europe's 'Plausible Deniability' Paved the Way for China in North Africa
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How Europe's 'Plausible Deniability' Paved the Way for China in North Africa

Analysis reveals China's growing role in North Africa isn't a story of strategic competition but of structural complementarity, emerging from Europe's preference for 'plausible deniability' over long-term ownership in key sectors.

EU Hits the Brakes on 2035 Gas Car Ban, Fueling Fears of Ceding EV Market to China
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EU Hits the Brakes on 2035 Gas Car Ban, Fueling Fears of Ceding EV Market to China

The European Commission has softened its 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars, sparking a divide between legacy automakers and EV startups who fear the move will cede market leadership to China.

Europe's $105B Ukraine Lifeline: A Geopolitical Power Play or Economic Quicksand?
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Europe's $105B Ukraine Lifeline: A Geopolitical Power Play or Economic Quicksand?

The EU's massive $105B loan to Ukraine is more than aid; it's a strategic gambit that reshapes global finance, defense, and Europe's role as a world power.

Europe's Two-Year Bet on Ukraine: Why a Loan, Not Seizure, is the Real Story
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Europe's Two-Year Bet on Ukraine: Why a Loan, Not Seizure, is the Real Story

The EU's new loan for Ukraine is more than aid; it's a strategic pivot on global finance, defense, and dependency on the US. Here's why it matters.

EU's €90B Ukraine Loan: A Bold Commitment or a Failure of Nerve?
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EU's €90B Ukraine Loan: A Bold Commitment or a Failure of Nerve?

The EU's €90B loan for Ukraine is more than aid; it's a strategic pivot. We analyze the decision to avoid Russian assets and its global financial impact.

EU's €90bn Ukraine Gambit: Why a Loan, Not Seizure, Reveals a New World Order
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EU's €90bn Ukraine Gambit: Why a Loan, Not Seizure, Reveals a New World Order

EU's €90bn Ukraine loan, avoiding Russian asset seizure, signals a strategic pivot to protect financial stability and hedge against US political shifts.

EU-Mercosur Implosion: Why Europe's Internal Division Is a Geopolitical Gift to China
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EU-Mercosur Implosion: Why Europe's Internal Division Is a Geopolitical Gift to China

The collapse of the EU-Mercosur trade deal is a strategic failure, creating a power vacuum in Latin America that China is poised to fill. Analysis and implications.

The Brussels Effect 2.0: EU's AI Act Is Now Law, Redrawing the Global Tech Map
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The Brussels Effect 2.0: EU's AI Act Is Now Law, Redrawing the Global Tech Map

The EU AI Act is now law. PRISM analyzes its global impact, the 'Brussels Effect 2.0,' and what it means for tech investment, innovation, and competition.