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BusinessOct 7Record bets against the euro: how low could it fall amid France's fiscal crisis and Europe's energy shock?The euro hit a 17-month low as French debt fears and Europe's energy shock weigh on the currency. Bond market stress could limit further ECB rate hikes, while analysts see scope for the euro to fall to $1.10 if the pressure intensifies.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 7Where is Spain headed after the snap election announcement?Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is taking a gamble by calling an early election in Spain. The housing crisis, migration and the rise of the right-wing populist Vox party are all likely to dominate the campaign.DW News [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 7Ukraine-Russia war latest: Two dead in Kyiv as Zelensky warns of massive incoming Russian attackThe Independent World
WorldOct 7Franz Kafka, the writer who reflected on the struggle against the world: "In your struggle against the rest of the world, it is better to side with the rest of the world"El autor de La metamorfosis escribió parte de sus reflexiones más conocidas durante una etapa marcada por la tuberculosis. Sus aforismos condensaron varias de las tensiones que después quedaron asociadas a su literatura.Clarín
PoliticsOct 7Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning arrested on suspicion of espionge, attempted treasonEuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 7HSBC to cut UK wealth roles, financial advisers down ~70%: FTHSBC reportedly plans to reduce its wealth roles and the number of financial advisors in the UK by approximately 70%. This move indicates a significant restructuring within the bank's operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 7Sánchez announces 21 urgent housing measures after nationwide protests ahead of snap electionSánchez has come under fire domestically after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her residence in Madrid, sparking national controversy. Pressure have piled on Sanchez’s administration to step down as protesters accused the government of not doing enough to tackle a rampant housing crisis.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 7Behind closed doors, Europe braces for a deadly attackPolitico Europe
PoliticsOct 7Germany’s spies face a fresh scandalFinancial Times
BusinessOct 7Brussels looks to capture Big Tech through tax on large corporationsEuropean Commission considers a broad levy on all large companies to avoid singling out US digital services groupsFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 7Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of espionage, attempted treasonFox News World
PoliticsOct 7Trade unions finalize the date for the general strike in November amid criticism from employers and the rightSindicatos autonómicos importantes como el gallego CIG y los vascos LAB y ELA se suman a la convocatoria, rechazada por CSIF, USO o FeticoEl País
PoliticsOct 7Can Puigdemont return to Spain?El Constitucional avala la amnistía de la malversación del ‘procés’ y acerca el regreso del expresidente catalán, aunque el Supremo aún debe aplicar la medida a su casoEl País
PoliticsOct 7How have votes shifted since 2023? Surveys by sex, income, age, and ideologyVox crece en general y especialmente en un grupo: mujeres jóvenes. El PP tiene fugas por la derecha y el PSOE sobre todo por el centroEl País
PoliticsOct 7Homeless and still without a decree: this is how those evicted camping in Sol await housing measuresEl Gobierno recupera las iniciativas tumbadas la semana pasada en el Congreso, mientras los movilizados que han perdido su hogar solo confían en la organización ciudadana y la huelga generalEl País
PoliticsOct 7Individuals, companies, or large holders: who owns housing in Spain?La gente con una sola casa o entre dos y cinco supone más del 90% del parque inmobiliario, según los datos del Catastro. Los grandes tenedores suman más de un millón de pisosEl País
PoliticsOct 7Junts seeks to leverage Puigdemont's return to impact the electoral campaignEl expresidente catalán calibra cuándo y cómo volver a Cataluña para evitar que le acusen del oportunismo que siempre negóEl País
PoliticsOct 7PP, Vox, and Junts have voted together eight times against decrees with housing measuresEl Gobierno presume de haber llevado al Congreso hasta 25 iniciativas desde 2019 sobre esa materia y haber convalidado 19El País
PoliticsOct 7The political map Puigdemont will find when he returns to CataloniaLa vuelta del expresidente, aún sin fecha, supone un impulso para Junts en un momento en el que su fuerza electoral está en duda frente al empuje de Aliança CatalanaEl País
PoliticsOct 7Merz in the Coalition Committee therapy sessionPolitico Europe
HealthOct 7Enliven, FDA agree on phase 3 trial design for relcobatinib for chronic myeloid leukemiaEnliven and the FDA have reached an agreement on the design for a Phase 3 trial of relcobatinib, a treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia, marking a step forward in drug development.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 7With a financial crisis looming, what promises can French presidential candidates make?The prime minister has warned that France's worsening budget deficit could hinder the next president's ability to govern. In this anxiety-inducing climate, presidential candidates are at odds over how best to solve the crises.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsOct 7EU toughens China stance ahead of Šefčovič’s Beijing visitPolicymakers in the European Parliament want the bloc to address more than the trade imbalance.Politico Europe
PoliticsOct 7Benson, James spar in Michigan gubernatorial debate: 3 takeawaysMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) faced off on the debate stage Tuesday, less than a month before voters decide which of the two will be the Wolverine State’s next governor. During the debate, which Nexstar’s WOOD-TV hosted, the candidates touched on issues specific to the state — such…The Hill