Libre News of The World. Wednesday the 12th of February 2025

Today, we covered a variety of significant global developments. We reported on the increase in investor confidence in the eurozone, with the Sentix survey showing a rise in morale, particularly in Germany, as the region’s economic outlook turned positive, signaling hope for growth despite ongoing challenges (Reuters). In Sweden, mass protests erupted over Prime Minister Fico’s pro-Russia stance, demanding his resignation after his controversial visit to Moscow (Euronews). We also discussed President Trump’s announcement of a deal with Ukraine regarding rare earth minerals, worth $500 billion, as part of the U.S. military aid agreement (Reuters). The Russian government confirmed intensified talks with the Trump administration on Ukraine, highlighting a shift in U.S. policy regarding NATO's role in the region (Reuters). Additionally, the Swiss skier Von Allmen made history by winning the World Cup Super-G event at home, while Slovakia faced major political upheaval with rising protests against Fico’s government (Swiss Info, Euronews). Furthermore, we highlighted a surge in anti-minority hate speech in India, reporting a 74% increase in such incidents, with a significant rise around election time (The Guardian). Lastly, we covered Poland’s forecast of attracting $160 billion in investments for 2025, reflecting optimism about the country’s economic future (Polskie Radio).