
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Draws Alarm From European Leaders
European leaders reacted sharply after the far-right AfD won 44 percent in preliminary Saxony-Anhalt results, raising wider policy concerns.

European leaders reacted sharply after the far-right AfD won 44 percent in preliminary Saxony-Anhalt results, raising wider policy concerns.

Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, boosting opportunities for defense tech startups and venture capital in Europe's innovation ecosystem.

Twenty-two countries condemn Iran's cross-border attacks targeting dissidents and Jewish communities, raising security concerns impacting global tech innovation and venture funding.

Germany allocates an additional €300 million to support the Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine, funding 50,000 rounds and reinforcing European defense cooperation.

The EU's new biometric Entry-Exit System has caused long airport queues, raising concerns for travel tech startups and venture capital amid operational disruptions.