A right-wing revolution in Germany’s Heartland: What to expect from the March 2026 state elections
In March 2026, Germany will hold two important stages in regional politics: elections to the state parliaments of Baden-Württemberg (March 8) and Rhineland-Palatinate (March 22). The results of the votes will not only renew the composition of the state parliaments but will also serve as an indicator of a wide…
Kremlin seeks to restore cooperation between Sberbank and Emirati fund Mubadala
The basis of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the UAE has always been trade, energy (cooperation within OPEC+) and the financial services market. Russia received significant financial investments from the Emirates in its large infrastructure and logistics projects. After 2022, the UAE, under sanctions, became a key financial and…
Britain sets course for its own payment system
London, February 2026. The heads of the UK’s largest banks are preparing for a historic step in financial policy: the first coordinated meeting to discuss the creation of a national payments system, an alternative to the international payment networks Visa and Mastercard. The meeting, chaired by Barclays UK CEO Wim…
From legend to reality: How a “shadow fleet” turned sailors into prisoners of ghost ships
Historically, the term “ghost ship” was associated with legends of drifting vessels without crews. However, in the 21st century, it has acquired a new, far more sinister meaning. This refers not to mysterious disappearances, but to the systemic practice of abandoning seafarers by shipowners. According to the definition enshrined in…
The pre-election confrontation between Viktor Orbán and Peter Magyar for the future of Hungary
The Hungarian parliamentary elections scheduled for April 2026 could be a fateful moment not only for Hungary, which V. Orban has been leading for over fifteen years, but also for him personally. His power, authority and the system that he had built for himself for so long have faltered and…