Marc Rowan, chief executive of Apollo Global Management, has said Europe is “at war with itself” as excessive regulation of its financial sector stifles growth and undermines competitiveness with the US.

Debate is raging across Europe over whether governments have overreached in restricting hate speech, but criticism from President Trump is seen as hypocritical.

As of Sunday, travelers entering Europe will now have to scan their fingerprints and submit personal information, but the system isn’t in place everywhere yet.

“Budapest is essentially the only place in Europe today where such a meeting could be held, primarily because Hungary is almost the only pro-peace country,” Orbán said. “For three years, we have been the only country that has consistently, openly, loudly and actively advocated for peace.”

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that he is ready to vote on a bill sanctioning buyers of Russian oil — one day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told

Stellantis and Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai said on Friday that they had signed an agreement to jointly develop and test self-driving vehicles in Europe.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde praised Germany for opening its purse strings and using its balance sheet and capacity to borrow. Lagarde said fiscal policy will play a more supportive role in the years ahead, especially for countries increasing their defense investment, like Germany.

Fancy a trip to Europe but worried about the cost? Try the route less travelled and head for Poland, the affordable heart of the Continent.

Egypt's foreign minister said on Friday that resolving the Palestinian question was key to making progress in a U.S.-backed transport project to connect India to Europe via the Middle East by sea and rail.

Kansas City International Airport can't offer nonstop European flights despite getting ready to welcome the world. Airport leaders point to funding challenges.