Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe, fueled by economic worries and right-wing politics, has led to protests, harsh policies, and a surge in hate crimes by mid-2025.

Eurozone growth slowed in December 2025, with manufacturing contracting and services tepid, though inflation stayed near target.

The ECB holds rates steady at 2% amid stable inflation and modest growth, with mixed signals on future hikes.

Lithuania expands Suwałki Gap training sites to boost NATO defense, facing local opposition.

The ADB approved $500M for the Philippines’ blue economy, boosting ocean protection and climate resilience.

Porsche launches 90-unit 2026 911 GT3 F.A. tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, priced at $387,000.

Mannheim’s new 162-megawatt heat pump system will power 40,000 homes by drawing warmth from the Rhine River, replacing coal plants by 2028–29.

German prosecutors charged AfD lawmaker Matthias Moosdorf with a Nazi salute in 2023, violating Germany’s ban on Nazi symbols.

Audi's F1 team, the Audi Revolut F1 Team, confirmed for 2026 debut with Berlin launch and new UK facility.

A German artist’s painting of homeless man Burkhard Scheffler as St. Peter was unveiled in the Vatican in December 2025, honoring him as a symbol of dignity and inclusion.