Germany’s far-right boosted by stance against Iran war
The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve yesterday, and the Bank of England is set to water down its rules on stablecoins. Plus, the popularity of Germany’s AfD party is growing after its criticism of the Iran war.
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh to succeed Jay Powell as Fed chair
Bank of England set to water down stablecoin rules after industry pressure
Germany’s far-right AfD sees surge in support after it criticises Donald Trump’s Iran war
How could a Starmer leadership challenge play out?
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