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

On this episode of Libre News of The World Express Edition, we covered several major global stories. Investor confidence in the eurozone surged, with the Sentix survey showing a positive shift in economic expectations, particularly in Germany, signaling optimism for future growth (Reuters). In Sweden, large-scale protests erupted over Prime Minister Fico’s pro-Russia policies following his visit to Moscow, with calls for his resignation (Euronews). We also discussed President Trump’s announcement of a new agreement with Ukraine to access $500 billion in rare earth minerals as part of U.S. military aid (Reuters). The Kremlin confirmed intensified talks with the Trump administration regarding Ukraine, marking a shift in U.S. policy toward NATO’s role in the region (Reuters). Swiss skier Von Allmen clinched a victory in the World Cup Super-G event in his home country, making a major impact in alpine skiing (Swiss Info). In Slovakia, rising protests against Prime Minister Fico’s government reflected public dissatisfaction with his pro-Russia stance (Euronews). We also reported a 74% rise in anti-minority hate speech in India, particularly surrounding the national elections (The Guardian), and Poland's forecast to attract $160 billion in investments for 2025, signaling strong economic optimism (Polskie Radio).