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Why are so many new EU investors jumping straight into speculation, heavy leverage and Etoro CFDs instead of just buying and holding long-term?

I've been chatting with a bunch of friends and acquaintances lately who are just getting into investing, and it's honestly blowing my mind how many of them are going straight for the high-risk stuff. Like, not even dipping a toe in with some boring index funds or a simple long-term portfolio – nah, they're talking about loading up on individual stocks with tons of leverage, trading CFDs on Etoro, or chasing whatever meme is hot that week. One mate in Germany was telling me he's 5x leveraged on s

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Wife and I have around 180k invested. Scared of buying a house in Germany. Are we insane?

Hello EU personal finance! Me and wife are both mid thirties in Berlin, Germany, no kids. Jointly, we've invested about 180k into mostly ETFs (FTSE All world) and very little in crypto (like under 3%). I make around 6500 net/month, my wife makes 3000 net/month. We currently rent a place for 1900/month. Having saved up this amount, for us, it gives us a sense of security and peace of mind. We also treat it like an emergency fund, if some big expense comes up that we didn't plan for, we can ultima

Complex reform: New EU asylum law: last minute changes

How does the new EU asylum regulation affect ongoing procedures? The Interior Ministry is planning a short-term adjustment - criticism comes from the opposition.

Parties: Danger for Europe? How France's political center could destroy itself

Germany has always been able to rely on the EU-friendly President Macron, but at the end of his term in office it becomes clear that the political center is threatened and extreme parties are gaining strength.

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Top meeting: EU and South Korea plan agreement for secret documents

The EU and South Korea are geographically far apart, but cooperation is closer than between many other partners. Further steps were now agreed at a summit.

Artificial intelligence: How watermarks in the EU will soon mark AI content

AI or real photo? Anyone who is online regularly comes across content that looks deceptively real but is not. The EU AI law is intended to provide more clarity.

31d06/10⚠ sanctions · 3/5

EU Moves Against Russian LNG Shipping As Arctic Gas Imports Surge

Brussels is proposing new restrictions on Russia’s LNG shipping sector even as Europe remains the primary destination for Russian Arctic gas, receiving nearly 97% of Yamal Arctic LNG exports so far this year. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the European Union’s 21st sanctions package against Russia, which includes a proposed ban on the sale of LNG tankers to Russian interests and new restrictions targeting vessels that support Moscow’s energy export network. The p

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Public finances: Austria plans austerity package for EU-compliant deficit

Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer presents Austria's new consolidation package. Economic researchers praise the planning, but warn of gaps.

Armament: EU approves fast-track procedure for rearmament

In response to Russian threats and provocations, the EU wants to strengthen deterrence and defense. The industry has often complained about bureaucratic hurdles. Now there should be more speed.

31d06/10⚠ war-conflict · 1/5

Retroactive taxation on cryptos?

I've always been the type of person who buys cryptos (mostly BTC) and leaves them for years. Then I sold them for a profit. Rinse and repeat. But this cycle is different in the sense that I sold it six months ago and now for the first time the news came with “EU now wants to introduce crypto tax”. It was clear to me that the state would want to get involved sooner or later; every new source of money would have to be exploited by politicians. My question would be: if I now before this re

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Ukraine war: Ukraine increases defense budget after EU loan – record sum of 84 billion euros

The Ukrainian parliament wants to spend the equivalent of 30 billion euros more on defense. The record defense budget is financed by the billion-dollar loan from the EU.

Excessive disclosure obligations: The transparency register must better protect private data

Entrepreneurs and their families face massive security risks if the EU does not make improvements. Only government agencies should be able to see the most private information, such as home addresses and ID details.

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EU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce

The European Commission has declared its trade and economic relationship with China “unsustainable”, pointing to a daily trade deficit of €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) and Chinese manufacturing overcapacity that puts millions of jobs across various sectors at risk. However, a clear-eyed analysis reveals this premise to be entirely flawed. The narrative spun by Brussels is a desperate attempt to weaponise trade policy to mask structural, self-inflicted failures. To understand the absurdity of the.

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+++ Ukraine war +++: Ukraine reports attacks on the port of Mariupol

Three explosions shake gas pipeline in Russia +++ Bulgaria no longer wants to supply weapons to Ukraine +++ EU is planning 21st sanctions package against Russia +++ The news blog.

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+++ Ukraine War +++: Three explosions shake gas pipeline in Russia

Bulgaria no longer wants to supply weapons to Ukraine +++ EU plans 21st sanctions package against Russia +++ Zelenskyj arrived in Estonia for meeting of Nordic states +++ The news blog.

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Electricity price at a glance: EU intervenes in network fees and wants to standardize rules

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EU coercive measure: WhatsApp must allow other AI providers

The messenger market leader WhatsApp offers users the artificial intelligence “Meta AI”. Other providers have to pay. Brussels fears lasting disadvantages and intervenes.

Meta: EU Commission obliges WhatsApp to allow other AI providers free of charge

The messenger market leader WhatsApp offers users the artificial intelligence “Meta AI”. Other providers have to pay. Brussels fears lasting disadvantages and intervenes.

Messenger service: EU coercive measure: WhatsApp must allow other AI providers

The messenger market leader WhatsApp offers users the artificial intelligence “Meta AI”. Other providers have to pay. Brussels fears lasting disadvantages and intervenes.

Pressure from Brussels: Half of all customers should have a smart meter by 2030

Germany is one of the worst performers in Europe when it comes to installing smart electricity meters. The EU Commission therefore wants to set higher targets by law.

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Energy transition: EU Commission wants to expand renewables in North Africa

The EU Commission sees great potential for solar and wind power in North Africa and wants to promote its expansion. This should not only benefit the countries in the region.

32d06/09⚠ sanctions · 3/5

EU announces oil cap freeze in latest Russia sanctions package

The 21st package also targets Russian banks, financial institutions in third countries and 30 oil tankers from Russia’s 'shadow fleet'

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China debate reaches fever pitch in Brussels as EU’s crunch fortnight kicks off

A frenzied fortnight of EU policymaking on China kicked off on Tuesday, amid signs that big member states may be willing to take a tougher stance on trade despite huge pressure from Beijing. Beijing’s commerce vice-minister, Ling Ji, was set to meet with new EU trade director Ditte Juul Jorgensen in Brussels and have talks with Chinese businesses in the Belgian capital before heading to forums in Berlin and Dusseldorf. At the same time, EU diplomats began preparations for next week’s blockbuster

32d06/09⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Morgan Stanley Sees Asian LNG Prices Soaring to 3.5-Year High

Asia’s benchmark LNG prices are set to jump to the highest level in three and a half years in the second half of 2026 as demand is rising amid high electricity summer demand and the EU needs to refill depleted gas storage sites, Morgan Stanley analysts reckon. The Asian LNG price is expected to increase to $25 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in the third and fourth quarters of 2026, Morgan Stanley said in a note carried by Bloomberg. The price forecast suggests an upside of more than 3

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BUDGET BRIEF: Tick, tock on the budget clock

Including: The RRF ‘loophole’, relaxed EU budget rules for energy, worries about funds for health and more

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EU countries using Covid-cash loophole to dodge deadline

'That’s not what the RRF - or the historic EU debt behind it - was meant for,' argues Green MEP Daniel Freund

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iPhone Group: iPhones in the EU without AI Siri - Apple attacks the Commission

Apple is making a new attempt at artificial intelligence - but users in the EU do not have access to many new functions on iPhones and iPads. The group criticizes the EU Commission.

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Investment: “Opportunities that the German economy does not want to miss”: trade deal creates a new boom in India

Even before the EU-India free trade agreement comes into force, German companies are planning concrete investments locally. Only a few developments dampen optimism.

33d06/08

Greentech series: All-rounder fermentation: How fungi and bacteria produce fillets and cheese without animals

More sustainable, richer in protein, cheaper? Startups are using fermentation to create alternatives to meat and cheese. But strict EU rules are slowing down many food tech companies.