Why does the EBRD trust OSHEE?
Why does OSHEE take out loans when its balance sheets are profitable? By Fatos Çoçoli The government approved several decisions in its last meeting, one of......
Consequences of the 100,000 USD fee for H-1B visas - India, the country most affected by Trump's decision. Companies seek relief
“If you graduate from college, I think you should automatically get a green card as part of your degree, which means permanent residency in the United......
What are the biggest economic risks for EBRD countries in Europe?!
Several Central European countries, including Hungary, Romania and Slovenia, have seen their economic prospects deteriorate as trade tariffs rise and Chinese......
Why are metals at the center of Trump's ideology? - 50% tariffs aim to "revive" the American economy
The Trump administration's steep 50% tariffs on steel, copper and aluminum imports are not just economic measures, they are also political. They reflect the......
Trump's tariffs on Europe/ How will European consumers be affected?!
Prices of European products are expected to rise in the United States. On the other hand, the trade agreement should not cause inflation in Europe, as the......
Is Europe prepared for war? - With US support decreasing, NATO is strengthening its eastern border with Russia
Camouflaged soldiers, guns at the ready, artillery and then explosions on the border between Russia and Finland. It may look like a war scene, but these are......
The role of the Strait of Hormuz in global trade - How could its blockage affect oil supplies?
Iran's IRINN news agency reported that Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict with Israel intensifies. The move would raise oil......
Israel-Iran, on the brink of war - Analysis/ Which country would dominate in a military conflict?
The drums of war are beating louder in West Asia. On Friday, Israel carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. The country's Prime......
How China "drowned" 75 countries with billions of USD in debt - Analysis/ Loans under the "One Belt, One Road" policy!
With a "gun to the head" are the most economically vulnerable countries in the world, which are being asked to return unimaginable amounts of money to China......
Who is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American elected Pope Leo XIV?
Prevost is the first American citizen to hold the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church and on the eve of the conclave, was not considered a leading......
Quantum Computing and AI are the future - If they come together they will revolutionize the way the world works
Quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are two of the most transformative technologies of our time. Separately, each offers fundamental advances......
Can the Euro Go Global? - With the Dollar "Floating," European Policymakers Have a Golden Opportunity
Europe's first reserve coin was the tetradrachm, which featured an owl. The symbol of wisdom was intended to inspire confidence in the rulers of ancient......
Trump "unites" Europe - How can the EU benefit from US policies?
A new strategic report predicts that US President Donald Trump's policies are exactly the medicine the European Union needs to become a single market and......
What are the safest currencies on the market that are withstanding Trump's ongoing tariffs?
Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets after US President Donald Trump announced a series of reciprocal tariffs last week, and many analysts are......
Analysis/ "Liberation Day" shakes Republican dominance - Citizens, dissatisfied with the economic costs brought by tariffs
US President Donald Trump called it "Liberation Day", but the introduction of reciprocal tariffs could cause political tensions within the party and economic......
How could the European Central Bank react to Trump's trade tariffs?!
The European Central Bank (ECB) is bracing for renewed economic uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to impose a wide range of tariffs. On......
Egg crisis/US seeks EU help – What stance is Europe taking amid tariff tensions?
The United States is looking abroad to fill an egg shortage, fueled by an outbreak of bird flu that has driven up prices in supermarkets. Putting aside the......
The past "haunts" the future - Why do Germany, Italy, Japan still depend on the US nuclear shield?
Concerned by global instability, countries from Europe and Asia are drastically increasing their military spending. At a time when US involvement abroad......
How will Trump's tariffs affect Europeans? - Analysis/ Trade war will hurt the economy and consumers
The specter of a transatlantic trade war looms over the United States and the European Union again. On March 12, the US imposed a 25% tariff on steel and......
Who is Mark Carney? - The new Canadian Prime Minister, without a political past
Mark Carney, who will soon become Canada's new prime minister, has served as central banker twice and battled economic crises. Now he will face his biggest......
2035, what will the world be like in 10 years? - World War III, climate change, robots, among the main risks
The world in 2035, that is, in 10 years, will not please us at all, if the assessments and predictions of experts are verified. Surely, some of you have......
How would a strategic crypto reserve work? - Analysis/ US studies criteria for creating a digital currency fund
United States President Donald Trump has provided some initial details about a US cryptocurrency reserve, saying it would include bitcoin, ethereum and......
What critical materials and minerals does Ukraine have and why does Trump, and others, demand access?!
A deal for US access to Ukraine's coveted minerals and rare earths is still in play, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week, despite the......
How Ukraine's minerals could end China's economic support of the US?!
US President Donald Trump is seeking $500 billion (€477 billion) in rare earths and critical Ukrainian minerals in negotiating a peace deal, to compensate......
How is trade evolving between the European Union and Ukraine?!
EU exports to Ukraine increased by 9.3% in the last three months of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, while imports from Ukraine saw a slight decline of......
How many soldiers and other investments does Europe need to defend itself without the US!
A new joint report by the Bruegel think tank and the Kiel Institute has warned that renewed Russian aggression in Europe is “imaginable,” citing NATO claims......
How is America's appetite for gold 'sucking up' gold or silver bullion from other countries?!
Strong U.S. demand for gold is sucking up bullion or silver from several countries as traders try to stock up before U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on......
How are global alliances changing? - EU aims to strengthen partnership with India, after tensions with Trump
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began her two-day visit to India, accompanied by all the top leaders of the European Union's executive......
3rd anniversary of Ukraine invasion: Trump calls Zelensky 'dictator', world leaders arrive in Kiev as EU provides 3.5 billion euros in new financial aid!
Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kiev by train on Monday morning to mark the third anniversary of the start of Russia's war against Ukraine and as Donald......
Who is Friedrich Merz, the leader with the toughest immigration plans who will become Germany's next chancellor?!
Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) appears to have won a landslide victory in Sunday's election. Friedrich Merz is set to......
Trump's first month in office: How has it affected financial markets?!
It's been a month since Donald Trump was inaugurated into the White House. The returning US president has been moving swiftly on his promised policies,......
The world is not close to being free of coal - In some countries, demand for it is increasing!
The world will not be able to give up coal anytime soon. “Nothing can destroy coal,” US President Donald Trump said at the recent World Economic Forum. “Not......
Analysis/ Trump: Trade wars are easy to win! Is this true?
Donald Trump has dismissed trade wars, claiming they are easy to win. The US president imposed 10 per cent tariffs on China on Tuesday, while Mexico and......
Analysis/ Europe's 'iron' leaders no longer seem so strong!
Europe's so-called "strong" leaders, most of whom are allies with allies like US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, are looking......
Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: Fears of a global trade war shake markets!
Global markets were in turmoil in Asia on Monday as investors feared a global trade war. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to......
Who is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's nominee for national intelligence, and why has she raised the alarm around the world?!
As Donald Trump's second presidency begins, many of his cabinet appointees are drawing ire from his political opponents. Pete Hegseth, now confirmed as......
Federal Reserve keeps rates steady: Policy divergence with ECB widens!
The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at a range of 4.25%-4.50% at its January meeting, in line with market expectations. After three......
After Trump's decision on US citizenship: Which European countries practice the right to citizenship by birth?
President Donald Trump recently said that the U.S. is the only country in the world that offers citizenship to a child born on its soil, regardless of the......
US withdrawal from WHO: Can the EU fill the gap in global health leadership?!
If the United States withdraws from the WHO and the Pandemic Treaty negotiations, the global health landscape loses its leading financial contributor, a key......
How could a potential global tariff war hit Europe's supply chains?!
Geopolitical tensions around the globe have escalated in the past year, fueled by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the war between Russia and......
From 'peace through strength' to cutting off aid: Day one of Trump's foreign policy!
Donald Trump withdrew from a historic climate agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO), advanced his vision of "peace through strength" and......
Trump's Inauguration Day: What are the European Union's expectations?!
The European Union has spent months preparing for Donald Trump’s presidency, and the day has finally arrived. The president-elect is likely to deliver on his......
Power 25 for 2025: Who will influence EU politics the most this year?
As the new European Commission and Parliament embark on the first new year of its mandate, analysts have chosen the 25 politicians who will shape and impact......
Why does Trump want control of Greenland? - The strategic importance of the island and US-EU tensions
United States President-elect Donald Trump continues to seek control of Greenland, not ruling out the possibility of military intervention. This situation......
The rise of conservative forces in Canada - The causes of the fall from power of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The Conservative Party's popularity in Canada has grown due to economic-political tensions and immigration, offering a credible alternative for the upcoming......
How has billionaire Elon Musk weighed in global politics during 2024?!
Elon Musk's latest endorsement of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party sparked controversy weeks before the country's federal election,......
America's poorest state rivals Germany: How does GDP per capita compare in the US and the EU?!
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of the poorest US state is higher than that of the five major European economies, with the exception of Germany.......
Olive oil, milk and cereals: How did food prices fluctuate in 2024?
In 2024, agricultural prices in the European Union suffered a modest decline, falling by 2% compared to 2023. This drop in prices followed sharp increases......
ECB interest rate cuts in 2025: How low can they go?
The European Central Bank (ECB) is back in the spotlight for monetary easing, with markets and economists speculating on how far Frankfurt might go in......
Europe's economy faces a 'bumpy' ride in 2025. What are the 5 main areas of focus?
Between political turmoil, some weak economic data and warnings about its lack of growth potential, Europe had a difficult year. However, amid a bleak......
Are expensive drugs worth it? New medicines can be very costly to the health of other patients
New drugs can be a lifeline for millions of patients, but over two decades in England, public spending on them has come with significant trade-offs that show......
The ECB decides to cut interest rates again: What will happen next and why it matters!
The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to cut its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 3% on Thursday, marking the third straight cut in borrowing costs as......
Analysis/ Political crises in France and Germany: Big trouble for Europe's sick economy!
A political vacuum in France and Germany, the EU's two biggest and most influential players, spells trouble for an already ailing European economy. The......
Why the December seasonal growth of the euro could be at risk this year?!
December has historically been the strongest month of the year for the euro , with the common currency gaining an average of 1.6% against the US dollar over......
Opportunities and risks from the creation of "DOGE" - Elon Musk takes the next objective, reforming the American government
(The Economist) In 2017, Elon Musk labeled Donald Trump a "fraud" and "one of the best idiots in the world." But he is now known at Mar-a-Lago, which is......
Why are new nuclear projects still too expensive in Europe?
Nuclear power is poised to play a crucial role in Europe's decarbonisation and energy security efforts, but the financial and logistical challenges of......
Trumponomics' biggest losers - Europe, China and Mexico will be hit hardest by Trump's tariffs
(The Economist) In government cabinets, in boardroom discussions or in diplomatic missions, it has been a topic of discussion that has prevailed over the......
American companies worried if China retaliates to fight Trump!
With President-elect Donald Trump's trade and foreign policy team taking a tough stance on China, US companies are increasingly concerned that a tough......
35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall - The values of 1989 and today's challenges of democracy
The Economist Germany celebrated on Saturday the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, which for decades divided West and East Germany. The fall......
How is Albania being strengthened militarily?
Analysis by Kreshnik KUÇAJ/DATAROOM The Armed Forces of Albania are organized into Land, Sea and Air Forces. The objective is that by 2033, the Armed Forces......
IMF report: What can Europe learn from the US about economic growth?!
A thriving business sector, with new high-growth firms on the rise, particularly in the technology sector, are essential if Europe is to accelerate its......
How could Europe's largest economy lose under Trump's plans?
The German economy, although still the largest in Europe, could be disrupted by the policy agenda of US President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised high......
Which European countries rely most on exports to the US?
Following his victory, the EU is now considering its options to address a possible 10% tariff on all EU goods exported to the US, a major proposal from......
Americans re-elect Donald Trump - Existential defeat for Democrats and hope for US allies
There was so much talk about Kamala Harris' Hollywood vibe, joy, optimism and smile. But America rejected the marketing. Four years ago, the winner Joe Biden......
Trump's economic program. The impact it can have in Albania
By Kreshnik Kucaj, DATAROOM, SCAN Donald Trump has returned to the White House setting several records for the American elections. The 47th president......
What does Trump's return to the White House mean for NATO?
As European leaders and lawmakers reckoned on Wednesday morning with Donald Trump's landslide victory in the US presidential election, one of the main......