German chancellor hopes US will bring down tariffs, says 'best thing for mutual wealth' is open markets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for a trade agreement between the European Commission and the U.S. that brings down the tariffs that are threatening his community.
Poland’s soaring economy sets stage for tight presidential race as US, EU watch closely
Poland, a leading example of economic growth and increased military spending in Europe, will vote in a presidential runoff Sunday in a race that remains too close to call.
Denmark rethinks nuclear ban after Spain-Portugal blackout exposes green energy vulnerability
Denmark's nuclear policy shift reflects Europe's energy challenges. With net-zero ambitions under fire, the debate over renewable energy's role intensifies.
Courier firm DHL Express to suspend global shipments of more than $800 to US consumers over new customs rules
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers due to U.S. customs regulatory changes.
Expert says President Trump 'is absolutely right' that world needs more energy resources
Demands that all countries convert to clean energy at high speed are economically disastrous, one expert says. What’s needed is more energy and more clean energy innovation.
Europe’s best kept secret: Poland, the region’s economic tiger
Former Soviet satellite state Poland has unleashed the power of its homegrown talent to create faster economic growth and more defense spending as a percentage of GDP than even the U.S.
First tinsel for decorating Christmas trees was created with real silver, making it an adornment for the rich
Today's tinsel can be bought for a low cost, but it wasn't always so inexpensive. Tinsel was originally created from strips of silver and served as a sign of wealth.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy point to DOGE targets
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) co-leads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have not been shy about about what they plan to target as their agency guides cut under Trump 2.0.
Trump's France visit comes amid tariff threats and a country in economic turmoil
The toppling of France’s PM Michel Barnier is the shortest tenure since 1958 and leaves the country without a government or a national budget. What’s the outlook?
Germany in economic doldrums amid Trump tariff war, China competition
Reliance on cheap Russian energy along with brutal competition from China has hit the German economy hard, and President-elect Trump's threat of tariffs are creating more uncertainty.