As Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein grapple with rising trade headwinds in the U.S., both companies are swiftly shifting focus — and gaining ground — in Europe, according to new data from Consumer Edge.
Temu’s year-over-year sales…
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Ola Källenius on Tariffs, Europe & the Strength of Germany’s Economy – POLITICO
Ola Källenius on Tariffs, Europe & the Strength of Germany’s Economy – POLITICO
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After four months of disruption, Elon Musk signals he’s leaving government
Elon Musk is saying goodbye to DOGE.
The billionaire adviser to President Donald Trump, whose government-slashing initiative reshaped Washington over a whirlwind four months, on Wednesday confirmed his time as a “special government employee” was concluding soon.
“As my scheduled time…
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EU officially retires its ‘no cherry-picking’ Brexit line – POLITICO
Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform, said the cherry-picking line had been “a product of the strained relationship that followed the referendum, and the EU’s concern that other countries should not follow the U.K.’s example.”
“The truth is that where there…
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Tories’ AI spokesperson takes second job with AI firm – POLITICO
However, the role comes amid growing scrutiny of peers’ outside interests and mounting questions about where parliament should draw the line on second jobs.
James Bolton-Jones of campaign group Spotlight on Corruption, which presses for more transparent and accountable institutions in…
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No US or Saudi Arabia for Champions League final, EU warns
BRUSSELS — EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef said there’s no way a flagship European event like football’s Champions League final should ever be held outside the continent.
There have been persistent suggestions for years that the annual iconic game — which this year takes place on…
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Poland’s rule of law ‘is on the ballot’ in Sunday’s presidential election – POLITICO
A Nawrocki win would continue that policy of obstruction, representing a huge political danger for Tusk. Opinion polls show support for his coalition eroding as voters grow frustrated over its inability to follow through on most of the promises it made during the 2023 campaign — ranging…
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Europe should shrug off Trump’s tariff threats – POLITICO
However, this overlooks a third — and probably better — option: shrugging off Trump’s threats.
Truth is, there are a whole host of flaws to both the negotiation and retaliation strategies. When it comes to negotiating, for example, the EU would need to know U.S. demands in order to…
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Rats thrive in Sarajevo as rising diseases cause crisis
In Sarajevo it is, once again, the Year of the Rat.
Social media posts from residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital have shown an abundance of rodents swimming in the Miljacka river which flows through the centre of the city.
Sarajevans long accustomed to poor public services have also…
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Russia proposes second round of peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
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ADVERTISEMENTRussia is proposing to hold a second round of talks aimed at finding a way to bring their invasion of Ukraine to an end. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that the Kremlin is prepared to engage in further…
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