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Germany’s export expectations remain negative despite slight increase

Germany’s export expectations remain negative despite slight increase

Auto, mechanical engineering exporters cautious, while outlook for Q1 2026 remains sluggish, expecting no revival in exports, according to ifo Institute

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Belgium sees surge in Russian LNG imports despite EU sanctions
18.12.2025

Belgium sees surge in Russian LNG imports despite EU sanctions

Russian liquefied natural gas net imports to Belgium rose by more than two-thirds, reports say

EU leaders convene high-stakes summit with Ukraine reparations loan on agenda
18.12.2025

EU leaders convene high-stakes summit with Ukraine reparations loan on agenda

Leaders expected to hold strategic discussions on Ukraine, next multiannual budget, enlargement, bloc’s geo-economic situation

Greek lawmaker expelled from European Parliament group over assault on journalist
18.12.2025

Greek lawmaker expelled from European Parliament group over assault on journalist

SYRIZA removes Nikos Pappas from parliamentary group after altercation in Strasbourg

French intelligence investigates spy device found aboard docked ship
18.12.2025

French intelligence investigates spy device found aboard docked ship

Domestic intelligence service probes possible foreign espionage after surveillance device found on Mediterranean vessel, say reports

Lafarge trial continues with defense arguments
18.12.2025

Lafarge trial continues with defense arguments

Defense lawyers argue their clients are ‘not guilty'