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- 1Sweden in political deadlock as Andersson abandons government formation▼Sweden faces political deadlock after Andersson gives up attempt to form government
Swedish Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson has given up her attempt to form a new government, leaving Sweden in political deadlock after November's election failed to produce a clear majority. The announcement deepens uncertainty over who will govern the country, with prolonged negotiations or fresh elections now possible.
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Britain's finance minister has said that 'fiscal discipline' will form the core of the upcoming budget. The pledge signals the government intends to prioritise responsible management of public finances, and it comes ahead of a budget statement being closely watched by markets, businesses and households for decisions on taxes and spending.
- 3Israel's Smotrich calls for 'war' in West Bank●Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, prompting questions about whether his remarks signal a genuine escalation of military operations there or are political rhetoric. The statement adds to tensions as Israeli operations in the territory have intensified amid the wider conflict with Hamas and Palestinian groups, drawing international scrutiny of settlement and annexation policies.
- 4Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank●Smotrich: Israel must ‘go to war’ in West Bank, ‘do there what we did in Gaza’
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to 'go to war' in the West Bank, saying the army should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remark drew widespread attention as Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza and near- daily operations in the occupied West Bank. Critics condemned the statement as a call for the destruction seen in Gaza to be replicated in another Palestinian territory.
- 5Estonia urges EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine●Estonia urges EU to ignore threats and use Russian assets for Ukraine Estonian Defence Minister Martin Herem has stated
Estonian Defence Minister Martin Herem has called on the European Union to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, saying Brussels should disregard Moscow's threats of punishment over such a move. The statement adds to ongoing debate within the EU over legal and political risks of tapping roughly immobilised Russian state funds to finance Kyiv's defence and recovery.
- 6India's Finance Minister Puts Quantum on Infrastructure Agenda●India’s Finance Minister Places Quantum Among Next Major Infrastructure Investment Priorities
India's Finance Minister has identified quantum technology as one of the country's next major infrastructure investment priorities. The signal points to government backing for quantum research and development as part of India's longer-term economic and technology planning. Observers see it as a sign that New Delhi intends to treat quantum computing alongside traditional infrastructure as a strategic national investment area.
- 7Moldova's Finance Minister Warns Against Wasting EU Reform Funds●Finance Minister: Moldova Mustn’t Waste EU Funds Intended for Reforms https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://balkanin sight.com/
Moldova's finance minister has warned that the country must not waste European Union funds allocated for reforms, urging that the money be used effectively. The remarks come as Moldova continues its push toward closer EU integration and implements reforms required to benefit from EU financial support.
- 8AI fraudsters steal €95mn from Intesa Sanpaolo private bank●AI fraudsters steal €95mn from Intesa Sanpaolo private bank; Swiss finance minister casts doubt on UBS leaving country
Fraudsters using artificial intelligence have stolen €95 million from the private banking arm of Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo, in one of the largest reported AI-enabled thefts from a European bank. The story is circulating alongside separate Swiss news, with Switzerland's finance minister casting doubt on suggestions that UBS could leave the country, keeping both items in financial headlines.
- 9Smotrich urges Netanyahu to reject Gaza Board of Peace plan●Bezalel Smotrich, Strock demand Benjamin Netanyahu reject new Gaza Board of Peace plan
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, joined by Strock, has publicly called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reject the newly proposed Gaza Board of Peace plan. The demand highlights deep divisions within Israel's governing coalition over international oversight arrangements for Gaza's future as ceasefire and reconstruction proposals continue to circulate.