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Bulgaria to join Eurozone in 2026

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The European Commission has finally given Bulgaria the green light to join the Eurozone in 2026, making it the 21st country to join the single currency bloc. “Today we have reached a crucial milestone on…

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At 50, ECOWAS Must Reform

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. At 50, ECOWAS Must Reform Nigeria’s president on the West African bloc’s greatest test yet. By Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president of Nigeria and the chairman of the authority of ECOWAS heads of state and government. Tinubu gives a speech, standing beside two other men….

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Iran Isn’t as Weak as It Seems

Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Iran Isn’t as Weak as It Seems If nuclear talks fail, a war with Iran could follow—but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk. By Mohsen Milani, a professor of politics at the University of South Florida. A big banner depicting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…

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Brave New Techno-Nationalist World

Argument Brave New Techno-Nationalist World The Trump administration is rapidly reshaping the global digital order. June 4, 2025, 12:01 AM Comment icon View Comments () By Tobias Feakin, the former Australian ambassador for cyber affairs and critical technology, and Adam Segal, the Ira A. Lipman chair in emerging technologies and national security and director of…

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