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European Union

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European Union flag looking strained against a backdrop of oil tankers and pipelines, symbolizing the challenge of circumventing Russian oil import bans.
Mid-Market Dynamics

EU confronts persistent Russian oil import circumvention

So far this year, the European Union has imported nearly €1 billion worth of fuel refined from Russian crude via third countries, despite its own ban.

Rafael Montoya·June 27, 2026
German and EU flags intertwined above a modern stock exchange building, representing Germany's exemption for Deutsche Börse from EU supervision.
Finance & Markets

Germany secures Deutsche Börse EU supervision exemption

Germany has secured an exemption for its financial giant Deutsche Börse, allowing it to avoid mandatory supervision by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) despite the EU's push for un

Ethan Caldwell·June 14, 2026
A symbolic representation of a broken futuristic fighter jet blueprint, signifying the collapse of the joint German-French defense program.
Venture & Growth

Germany, France End Joint Fighter Jet Program Amidst Disagreements

A €100 billion project to build Europe's next-generation fighter jet system has collapsed, leaving France, Germany, and Spain without a unified path forward for their future air combat capabilities.

Rafael Montoya·June 13, 2026