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Oct 18, 2026

Merz and Macron Strike Car Deal: Softer 2035 Engine Rules for Tougher Made-in-Europe Terms

Germany and France have settled their fight over the 2035 car rules. Berlin gets a softer engine target; Paris gets stricter Made-in-Europe conditions on subsidies and public contracts.

Business & Economy

Oct 18, 2026

ECB Clears UniCredit to Take Control of Commerzbank

The ECB's banking supervisors have lifted the 30% ceiling on UniCredit's Commerzbank stake. The Italian lender expects about half the votes by the end of the year.

News & Analysis

Oct 16, 2026

Zelensky Says the Refinery Block Is Over as Europe Weighs a US Asset Plan

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries and accuses Washington of withdrawing intelligence and throttling Starlink. The US also wants Europe to move frozen Russian assets into a vehicle it would oversee.