Tags: Europe
Switzerland Orders Government Software to Become Open Source
Switzerland became one of the world’s first countries to mandate making its government website softwares to become open source with the implementation of the Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Measures for the Fulfillment of Government Tasks.
ECB’s Interest Rates Remain Unchanged But May See Cuts in September
The European Central Bank announced that it would keep interest rates unchanged but may change by the next quarter.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Re-Elected to Second Term
The European Commission has re-elected its president, Ursula von der Leyen, for another five-year term. The continent is facing crises ranging from the war in Ukraine to climate change to migration to economic issues.
Poland Inches Into War Footing as It Allots 5% of 2025 GDP on Defense
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced that it was planning to spend 5% of its gross domestic product on defense by 2025.