European politics

Francia Bayrou

Fall of Bayrou’s government adds instability to French political scene

Bankinter | Political crisis as Bayrou’s government falls. He loses the vote of confidence in the National Assembly by 194 votes in favour and 364 against. This outcome forces President Macron to dismiss Bayrou and seek a new prime minister, the fourth in less than a year, or call elections. His comment that he will appoint a new prime minister within a few days reduces the likelihood of new elections….

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alemania reichstang

Germany proposes restrictions on Chinese direct investment in sectors like semiconductors, AI and quantum computing

Banca March| German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, Germany’s finance minister and a member of the Green party, is proposing restrictions on sectors where Chinese influence could pose a threat to Western economic security. These include semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. These measures are framed in a context of debate and criticism of China’s geopolitical situation; authoritarianism in the country, military threats against Taiwan and ties with Russia. On the…