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Defying Headwinds, Germany Stocks Hit Milestone

German investors are betting the domestic economy will recover in 2025, analysts say
Germany's blue-chip DAX stock index jumped above 20,000 points for the first time Tuesday following gains on US and Asian markets, defying multiple headwinds battering Europe's biggest economy.

France Risks Fresh Political Crisis In No-confidence Vote

Michel Barnier's government could be toppled over opposition to his budget-tightening plan
France on Tuesday braced for new political turmoil as opposition lawmakers prepared to back a no-confidence motion this week that risks toppling the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after just three months in office.
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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said the curbs were taken to prevent adversaries from using American technology in ways that threaten national security

US Unveils Fresh Export Curbs Targeting China's Chip Sector

The United States announced new export restrictions Monday taking aim at China's ability to make advanced semiconductors -- used in weapon systems and artificial intelligence -- as competition deepens between the world's two biggest economies.
Le Pen holds they key to the government's survival in parliament

French PM Risks Tumbling In Hostile Parliament Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile National Assembly as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

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