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Confidence among Irish chief executives has fallen to a five-year low as geopolitical tensions and the struggle to convert artificial intelligence investment into growth weigh on sentiment, according to PwC’s annual Global CEO Survey unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Just over a quarter of Irish CEOs say they are confident about their own revenue growth in 2026, with optimism more than halving since 2022. Globally, 30% of CEOs expect annual growth, the survey shows. Despite muted confidence at the company level,…

Germany's beleaguered Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently indicated he might request a confidence vote this year, potentially setting the stage for snap elections. “I'm completely open to a confidence vote before Christmas—if everyone’s on board, I’m good to go,” he remarked, following the disintegration of his coalition government earlier this week. Scholz had earlier discussed the possibility of a mid-January vote, which, according to German electoral laws, could lead to new elections by late March—six months sooner than…

In mid-January, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is slated to undergo a confidence vote, a move that could potentially lead to new elections as early as March. This development follows the ousting of his Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, after protracted disagreements about the government's economic strategy. Scholz cited a breakdown of trust as the reason for Lindner's dismissal, emphasizing that collaboration had become untenable. "He has broken my trust too often... Serious government work is not possible under such…

How Prime Minister Roble can construct confidence in Somalia's troubled insurance policies MOGADISHU, Somalia - From right this moment , Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble can have a serious process in bringing conflicting teams into Somalia's inner coverage when the nation returns to the negotiating desk, days after the collapse of essential negotiations on forthcoming elections. Surrounded…

The composition of the Malian transitional authorities was introduced on Monday, October 5, 5 days after Prime Minister Moctar Ouane took workplace and a month and a half after the August 18 coup. Sturdy presence of CNSP troopers, decreased involvement of the M5-RFP coalition: what are the brand new balances, how can we learn the composition of the Malian Transitional Authorities? Brema Ely Dicko,…