January 2025
February 2025
Corporate Sustainability: Trillions in Economic Opportunities at Stake
CDP's Sherry Madera highlights that effective corporate environmental management can generate trillions in global economic opportunities, while inaction risks significant GDP losses; credible data disclosure is crucial for attracting investment and reducing capital costs.
Corporate Sustainability: Trillions in Economic Opportunities at Stake
CDP's Sherry Madera highlights that effective corporate environmental management can generate trillions in global economic opportunities, while inaction risks significant GDP losses; credible data disclosure is crucial for attracting investment and reducing capital costs.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the world's billionaires amassed \$15 trillion in wealth, equivalent to the Eurozone's GDP, increasing by \$2 trillion (three times faster than in 2023), while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990; Oxfam predicts at least five trillionaires will emerge by 2034.
Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP
In 2024, the world's billionaires amassed \$15 trillion in wealth, equivalent to the Eurozone's GDP, increasing by \$2 trillion (three times faster than in 2023), while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990; Oxfam predicts at least five trillionaires will emerge by 2034.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Europe's Chip Industry Lags Behind, Threatening Economic and Geopolitical Independence
A new study reveals that Europe's chip industry is falling behind due to insufficient state subsidies, leaving it vulnerable to geopolitical pressures and resulting in significant economic losses; the US, China, and other nations are heavily subsidizing their own industries, while EU investments are...
Europe's Chip Industry Lags Behind, Threatening Economic and Geopolitical Independence
A new study reveals that Europe's chip industry is falling behind due to insufficient state subsidies, leaving it vulnerable to geopolitical pressures and resulting in significant economic losses; the US, China, and other nations are heavily subsidizing their own industries, while EU investments are...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Intensifying Clashes in Northern Syria: SDF, Turkish-backed SNA, and the US Dilemma
Clashes between Kurdish SDF and Turkish-backed SNA intensify in northern Syria near the Tishrin Dam, causing 400 reported deaths since the Damascus regime change; US Centcom expresses concern about ISIS resurgence, while Turkey and Syria seek SDF disarmament, creating a complex diplomatic challenge ...
Intensifying Clashes in Northern Syria: SDF, Turkish-backed SNA, and the US Dilemma
Clashes between Kurdish SDF and Turkish-backed SNA intensify in northern Syria near the Tishrin Dam, causing 400 reported deaths since the Damascus regime change; US Centcom expresses concern about ISIS resurgence, while Turkey and Syria seek SDF disarmament, creating a complex diplomatic challenge ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Germany's Post-Invasion Defense Spending Surge: A €90.6 Billion Commitment
Germany's defense spending surged to €90.6 billion in 2023 (over 2.1% of GDP) following Russia's Ukraine invasion, driven by various political parties' commitments to bolster military capabilities, despite differing targets and concerns about long-term sustainability and the lack of concrete funding...
Germany's Post-Invasion Defense Spending Surge: A €90.6 Billion Commitment
Germany's defense spending surged to €90.6 billion in 2023 (over 2.1% of GDP) following Russia's Ukraine invasion, driven by various political parties' commitments to bolster military capabilities, despite differing targets and concerns about long-term sustainability and the lack of concrete funding...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Renewed Threat to Seize Panama Canal
US President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to reclaim control of the Panama Canal during his inaugural address, citing high fees for US ships and alleged Chinese influence; Panama's president firmly rejected Trump's claims, stating the canal remains under Panama's sovereign control.
Trump's Renewed Threat to Seize Panama Canal
US President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to reclaim control of the Panama Canal during his inaugural address, citing high fees for US ships and alleged Chinese influence; Panama's president firmly rejected Trump's claims, stating the canal remains under Panama's sovereign control.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Europe Cautiously Welcomes Trump's Return, Weighing Transatlantic Ties Against Potential Risks
European leaders are navigating concerns about Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, balancing maintaining close ties with Washington against potential challenges in areas like climate policy, defense spending, and foreign interference via social media, particularly from Elon Musk's influence.
Europe Cautiously Welcomes Trump's Return, Weighing Transatlantic Ties Against Potential Risks
European leaders are navigating concerns about Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, balancing maintaining close ties with Washington against potential challenges in areas like climate policy, defense spending, and foreign interference via social media, particularly from Elon Musk's influence.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Nubank Parent Considers UK Legal Domicile for Global Expansion
Nu Holdings, parent company of Latin American digital bank Nubank, is considering moving its legal headquarters to the UK to facilitate global expansion, including a potential entry into the US market, driven by a more favorable regulatory environment and strategic access to talent.
Nubank Parent Considers UK Legal Domicile for Global Expansion
Nu Holdings, parent company of Latin American digital bank Nubank, is considering moving its legal headquarters to the UK to facilitate global expansion, including a potential entry into the US market, driven by a more favorable regulatory environment and strategic access to talent.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump Declares National Energy Emergency
President Trump declared a national energy emergency on Monday to boost U.S. oil and gas production, lower consumer costs, and counter Biden's climate policies; the declaration includes easing environmental restrictions, speeding up new plant construction, opening federal lands for data centers, and...
Trump Declares National Energy Emergency
President Trump declared a national energy emergency on Monday to boost U.S. oil and gas production, lower consumer costs, and counter Biden's climate policies; the declaration includes easing environmental restrictions, speeding up new plant construction, opening federal lands for data centers, and...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Germany's Crumbling Economic Model Forces Foreign Policy Rethink
Germany's post-Cold War economic model, based on cheap Russian gas, Chinese exports, and minimal defense spending, is collapsing due to the Ukraine war and Western instability, forcing a costly reevaluation of its foreign and economic policies.
Germany's Crumbling Economic Model Forces Foreign Policy Rethink
Germany's post-Cold War economic model, based on cheap Russian gas, Chinese exports, and minimal defense spending, is collapsing due to the Ukraine war and Western instability, forcing a costly reevaluation of its foreign and economic policies.
Progress
56% Bias Score
DAX Hits Record High Despite Weak Economy and Trump's Tariffs
The German DAX index hit a record high of over 21,000 points, driven mainly by the European Central Bank's low interest rates, despite a weak German economy and trade uncertainties stemming from Donald Trump's tariff threats.
DAX Hits Record High Despite Weak Economy and Trump's Tariffs
The German DAX index hit a record high of over 21,000 points, driven mainly by the European Central Bank's low interest rates, despite a weak German economy and trade uncertainties stemming from Donald Trump's tariff threats.
Progress
40% Bias Score
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda" with Stricter Immigration, Increased Spending Proposals
The CSU released its "Bayern-Agenda," a 14-page document outlining proposals including a boosted mother's pension costing €4.5 billion annually, a €0.38/km commuter allowance, regionalized inheritance tax, and stricter immigration policies including a de facto entry ban for illegal migrants.
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda" with Stricter Immigration, Increased Spending Proposals
The CSU released its "Bayern-Agenda," a 14-page document outlining proposals including a boosted mother's pension costing €4.5 billion annually, a €0.38/km commuter allowance, regionalized inheritance tax, and stricter immigration policies including a de facto entry ban for illegal migrants.
Progress
52% Bias Score