Italian foreign minister warns of possible Russian attempts to influence elections in Italy and across Europe
Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani said he does not rule out attempts by Russia to interfere in democratic processes in European Union countries, including efforts to influence elections in Italy. He made the remarks on September 2 in Ireland as he arrived for an informal meeting…
Global data center investment could reach $31.6 trillion by 2050 on the AI boom
World capital spending on the construction and modernization of data centers will total $31.6 trillion by 2050 in the baseline scenario. That forecast comes from PwC’s inaugural Global Data Centre Outlook, released on September 2, 2026. The estimate covers 2026–2050. If artificial intelligence is adopted faster than the baseline assumptions,…
Estonia’s defense minister resigns over artillery-shell procurement scandal
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur announced his resignation on the evening of September 2, 2026. He made the announcement on ERR’s flagship news program Aktuaalne kaamera, following a critical report by the National Audit Office and a scandal over a €70 million advance payment for artillery shells intended for Ukraine….
EU countries discuss coordinated termination of 16 investment treaties with Russia
EU countries discuss coordinated termination of 16 investment treaties with Russia EU member states are considering a coordinated move to terminate 16 bilateral investment treaties with Russia. The agreements were signed mainly at the end of the Cold War and in the 1990s to protect mutual investment. After Russia’s full-scale…
Hungarian government completes liquidation of Orbán-era KEKVA foundations
Budapest has formally completed the winding-up of the network of public-interest asset management foundations (KEKVAs) created under Viktor Orbán. From 31 August 2026, the rights and obligations of 16 such organisations passed to the state, which has taken back real estate and shareholdings. They include the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC),…