DNB is concerned about dependence on the United States, as the president may be able to put pressure on European payments through U.S. companies such as Visa and MasterCard. The central bank of the Netherlands is considering new investments and losses of billions of euros, but remains independent of political interference and hopes to make a profit in the future.
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry has been elected the new president of the International Olympic Committee with the support of a majority of 49 votes. Previous favorites, such as Sebastian Coe, received far fewer votes. Coventry plans to provide more support for female athletes and will deal with key issues such as Russian participation and possible problems with travel documents for athletes and officials to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics under President Trump's administration.
Aerospacelab is building a mega-factory in Charleroi that will roll 500 satellites off the assembly line per year. Europe is seeking its own independent satellite network to be less vulnerable to Starlink's dominance, but still faces challenges in rocket launches.
Protests flare up in Istanbul despite ban, EU and German Chancellor critical of arrest of key opposition leader Imamoglu. Turkey expert predicts little pressure from Europe because of Erdogan's strong position as key NATO ally.
Secretary of State Coenradie is sticking to her plan to release prisoners early and refuses to resign, despite opposition from the coalition parties. It is still uncertain whether there will be a majority for her plan on Tuesday.
Israeli troops have entered the Netzarim corridor, also known as Wadi Gaza, in the center of the Gaza Strip, claiming to create a buffer zone. This is the first ground offensive since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, leading to the closure of the main road in Gaza and renewed evacuation orders for civilians in combat zones.