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Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 19, 2026 — Violent anti-austerity protests in France leave over 500 officers injured and 2,000 arrested; Russian ballistic missiles damage Kyiv metro and rail infrastructure; Brussels searches for ways to fund Ukraine's additional €70 billion (US$78.5 billion) request for 2027. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
European Union Chamber of Commerce in China President, Jens Eskelund, says a more unified European approach to China could reshape trade relations. He joined Paul Allen on Bloomberg’s Insight with Haslinda Amin to discuss EU-China trade tensions and the outlook for European businesses in China. (Source: Bloomberg)
What's behind Europe's youth protests?
‘Young protesters across Europe share grievances and tactics’
European condemnation is mounting, but Israel’s election offers little prospect of a material change for Palestinians.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations putting pressure on governments across the EU.
As transatlantic relations confront renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivers a pointed assessment of Washington's shifting approach to Russia's war on Ukraine and the profound implications for European security. At the heart of his analysis lies a fundamental question: can Europe develop the political unity, strategic independence and military capabilities necessary to defend its interests in an increasingly unpredictable international order? Ilves response: "If there's any time for Europe to begin to act as Europe and not as being strictly self-interested, then this is the time for it."
UBS Chief Economist Arend Kapteyn discusses the Fed’s rate outlook following hotter inflation data, the impact of AI investment and borrowing on bond yields, and why he believes AI fundamentals remain strong despite the recent market selloff. Kapteyn also weighs in on Europe’s economic challenges, competition with China and France’s fiscal outlook. He spoke on Bloomberg Brief. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 16, 2026 — Zelenskyy seeks EU support amid US strain; energy shock adds €100 billion in fossil-fuel costs; Russia places Western assets under temporary management; Italy extends controls on crossings with Spain. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, October 16, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former ECB President Mario Draghi says that Europe's openness to international trade also makes it vulnerable to a dismantling of multilateral rules, adding that increased trade with India is a topic that is seen with enthusiasm. He speaks at Bloomberg's New Economy Forum in New Delhi. (Source: Bloomberg)
European Union leaders are searching for ways to ease soaring energy prices, but President Donald Trump’s war against Iran has left them with few affordable options.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
Market strategists predict that the earnings season just kicking off in Europe will be a blockbuster one, with sectors including technology and energy taking the lead in beating profit estimates across the continent.
The US and Europe can’t agree on how to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to use frozen Russian assets to boost support for Kyiv.
The biennial Paris Motor Show officially opened this Monday in France. Over 200 auto sector brands will be present, rivalling for attention with their latest models and innovations. This competition for attention mirrors the competition for market share. This is especially true between local European brands and Chinese ones which have seen their sales surge on the continent over the past ten years – prompting accusations of unfair competition. Report by Charles Pellegrin, FRANCE 24’s business editor.
BYD Co. Executive Vice President Stella Li discusses the company's business in Europe in an interview with Bloomberg's Caroline Connan at the Paris Motor Show. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Li says BYD's workforce in Europe would be "close to maybe 40,000" in 2030. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 12, 2026 — Ukraine's energy ceasefire remains unverified as Russian strikes continue; Poland arrests a man suspected of plotting against Tusk; EU budget cuts of $179B set up summit clash. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Monday, October 12, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa says a Europe-US split of the company is "not plausible at all." Speaking with Bloomberg's Caroline Connan at the Paris Motor Show, he adds: "Our strategy is based on having all the brands playing their unique role, but all of them enjoy transversal technology." (Source: Bloomberg)