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On Wednesday, North Macedonia saw a significant political shift to the nationalist right-wing amidst historic losses for the governing SDSM in presidential and parliamentary contests. Source link

Despite a fall in inflation, Poland’s central bank governor remains concerned it could reignite because of higher food taxes and the potential removal of energy price limits. ADVERTISEMENTPoland’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.75% for the seventh consecutive meeting, a Bloomberg survey of 27 economists has revealed.Central Bank Governor Adam Glapinski said last month that he would not cut borrowing costs, citing concerns about a potential rise in inflation because of higher food taxes and the potential removal of energy price limits.Poland’s annual inflation rate fell in March, dropping to 1.9% from the previous month’s…

As the bloc’s institutions celebrate French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman’s presentation of the eponymous declaration 74 years ago, MEPs air their concerns over the union’s future political makeup one month before the June elections. Source link

The Spanish government has rejected an offer by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) to Banco Sabadell SA shareholders, sparking renewed discussions on banking consolidation within Europe. Source link

Lots of political parties are bending over backwards to win your vote in June; others not so much. Source link

Arm Holdings reported the March-quarter earnings that beat market expectations. However, its shares declined due to a disappointing revenue guidance. Source link

Satellite images suggest that traffic on the bridge has dropped significantly since the Ukrainian attack last year, implying that Moscow may be planning to launch an assault on Ukraine using alternative land routes. Source link

The wrongful closure of hundreds of bank accounts belonging to defence companies puts national security at risk, claim Conservative MPs. ADVERTISEMENTPoliticians in the UK are concerned about the effects of ‘debanking’ on the country’s security and economic prosperity.UK lenders Santander and Lloyds closed 300 accounts belonging to “public administration and defence” companies last year alone, according to information given to the Treasury Select Committee.In a letter featured in the Telegraph newspaper on Wednesday, the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Harriett Baldwin warned against the effects of ‘debanking’ on SMEs, pawnbrokers and defence firms.Some lenders retract their services because they are…

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The outcome of this year’s European elections could again send ripples beyond its borders. It is paramount that we hold the line for democracy, David Koranyi writes. ADVERTISEMENTAs a Hungarian who lived in Belgium for seven years, I know first-hand the opportunities and challenges of being a mobile European citizen. The ability to live, work, and study anywhere in the EU has been game-changing for people like me and many millions of others and is one of the…

Cocaine seized in the major European port tripled over five years, the German interior ministry said. Source link