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Europe
How the EPP ushered in right-wing majority at the European Parliament
For the first time, a right-wing majority is emerging at the European Parliament as the European People's Party flirts with groups that would have been considered too toxic to work with in the past. The pivot has given the EPP a choice but also created a headache for Ursula von der Leyen.
Business
Tech job postings fall across Europe but rise in emerging markets
European countries saw steep declines in tech job postings between early 2020 and late 2025, while several Middle Eastern and emerging economies recorded sharp increases. Globally, postings remain below pre-pandemic levels but are holding up better in emerging markets.
Economy
Weak eurozone growth meets flat jobs market as bankruptcies surge
Eurozone GDP barely grew in the third quarter of 2025, rising just 0.2% as the wider EU posted similarly weak gains and unemployment remained flat. New business registrations increased, but a sharp rise in bankruptcies across key consumer-facing sectors could highlight a market under pressure.