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The future of the world might depend on its success

Governments are increasingly wary of relying on foreign communication systems

Europe will have to defend liberal democracy without American support

Also in today’s newsletter, staff revolt at FTI and Apple’s DEI and OpenAI initiatives under fire

‘Europe must take its own decisions’, says foreign minister José Manuel Albares

It always was — at the right price and for those with eyes wide open to the economic downside

Rate-setters need to stand ready to pause further monetary easing, Belgian central bank governor says

British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businesses

G7 nations gather to discuss an end to the conflict, French and UK leaders meet Trump and Hollywood hosts the Oscars

And they should identify those they are willing to lift in order to secure a just and durable peace in Ukraine

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

The nation’s unique advantages will propel it forward

Reviving the nation’s animal spirits will require consistent efforts to win investors’ trust

Food inflation weighs on the ratings of leftwing leader of Latin America’s largest nation

Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth efforts

Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surges

Trade tariffs grab headlines but the less-visible fight around money matters deeply to the president

President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies

Sentiment among businesses and consumers cools sharply as tariffs and inflation take a toll

Nice global financial system you got there, be a shame if something happened to it