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Within the European Council, a fierce political battle is raging to use the blocked billions to support Ukraine, at least that part (140 billon euros) that consists of Russian government bonds.

Russia and China warn the EU about Euroclear billions

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin went on a working visit to Cina. After a meeting with his Chinese colleague Li Qiang in the city of Hangzhou, an extensive press release was published yesterday.

Although the Commission and member states pledged €522 million in aid earlier in 2025 at the High-Level Conference for Sudan, this came after two years of escalating violence and mass displacement.

The Deafening Silence of the EU Over Sudan

As the true horrors of the Sudanese Civil War emerge, Brussel’s response remains muted compared to its more vocal and active stance on Gaza.

Trump’s questioning of security guarantee and his constantly shifting messages on Ukraine have both reinforced the case for Europe’s strategic autonomy and highlighted the continent’s continued dependence on U.S. military support.

Can the EU Meet the Trump Moment?

The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing Europeans to strengthen their capacity for collective action. But their biggest challenge comes from within: U.S.-backed radical-right parties that want to weaken the EU.

The latest plans by Beijing to relax its export controls have emerged after US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in South Korea earlier this week.

China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row

Beijing has said it will loosen a chip export ban it imposed after Dutch authorities took over Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands.

As wealth continues to concentrate in the hands of private financial entities—78% of global wealth is held by the top 10% of citizens—family offices are set to outpace hedge funds in assets under management.

The rise of family offices: A new economic powerhouse

A new article in the "Superclan Series" describing how the landscape of family offices worldwide is undergoing a transformation. Once quiet financial entities managing generational wealth, family offices are now stepping into the spotlight as influential players in investment and economic development.

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