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The State Department instructed diplomatic missions worldwide to coordinate with local authorities on increasing protection around synagogues and Jewish institutions during the upcoming holiday season.
Subnational governments in Nigeria collected N2.43 trillion in H1 2026, marking a significant revenue increase that officials plan to deploy amid ongoing economic challenges.
A German column criticizes the European Commission and national governments for justifying market-questionable regulatory goals in the name of "competitiveness," arguing that this promotes negative developments.
Recent proposals by the European Commission and national governments suggest a bleak future for Ukrainian military-aged male refugees in the EU, with potential exclusions from new protection statuses.
The article discusses how national governments in major economies are further mortgaging the planet's future by increasing armaments and global debt, which is already at historically high levels.
In Lisbon, the European Commissioner for Climate acknowledged public discomfort over the extraordinary profits of energy companies but maintained that taxation decisions should rest with national governments.
Dr. Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, visited Benue State in Nigeria, advocating for stronger peacebuilding efforts, inclusive development, and deeper collaboration between global partners and subnational governments.
European Union and national governments are pushing for regulations to make social media platforms safer for children, with Greece moving towards a ban and Austria advocating for overdue legal age restrictions.
EU institutions struggle to attract needed talent and dismiss unwanted staff, a long-standing issue that remains unresolved despite critical letters from national governments advocating for a hiring freeze.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has firmly denied accusations that sub-national governments mishandled revenues generated from the petroleum subsidy removal, while simultaneously endorsing the national CNG transition program.
Brussels and national governments are implementing new rules to combat fraud via Artificial Intelligence, as the internet is flooded with AI-generated 'news.' The new European regulation came into effect on August 2nd.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's AI plan is seen as admirable but is expected to face significant challenges from tech giants whose power often exceeds that of national governments.
Fifteen national governments from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Pacific adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference, committing to advance global fisheries transparency and strengthen efforts to combat illegal fishing.
Ireland is set to preside over the Council of the EU, the body representing national governments in Brussels, from July 1st until the end of the year.
A report highlights the role of high-level research centers in the EU that conduct empirical studies to support national governments and EU bodies in forming public economic policy.
Reports indicate that the substantial financing requirements of national governments are leading to a reduction in available funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
An analysis suggests a quiet yet profound crisis is unfolding, demonstrating that market forces have become more powerful than national governments.
Kostas Loukas, Microsoft's regional manager for the public sector in Southern Europe, suggests that a sudden and complete technological decoupling is unlikely, in an interview discussing the company's engagement with national governments.
The Nigeria Governors Forum has publicly stated that sub-national governments are not responsible for accounting for federal funds related to the recent removal of fuel subsidies.
The European Commission is strengthening its support for European farmers, allowing aid to be paid as a fixed amount per hectare and providing national governments with greater flexibility to address the impact of high fertilizer prices.
As foreign ministers convene to discuss Gaza and the West Bank, Al Jazeera reports that individual EU national governments are not reliant on EU-wide consensus to hold Israel accountable.
Amidst public speculation, officials clarify that the 750 million euros from the EU Growth Plan are designated for specific projects within member states, rather than being directly disbursed to national governments.
The European Union and China appear to be heading towards a trade war, with Chinese officials and trade negotiators reportedly using a "divide-and-rule" strategy by praising selected national governments.
International financial institutions and national governments are revising their economic growth forecasts, with Germany lowering its outlook for 2026 and 2027. The IMF has also dampened growth expectations for Indonesia and Senegal, while the World Bank projects 4.1% global growth.
The European Commission has warned that national governments must do more to prevent terrorists from entering the EU from the Middle East and to protect critical infrastructure, urging preparedness for all possible scenarios.
Confindustria's Orsini has called on the EU Commission and national governments to provide immediate responses to save European industry, warning that deindustrialization will become a concrete reality without urgent action in the current economic emergency.
In Milan, the site of the Winter Olympic Games, the mayor is taking steps to help migrants while the national governments seeks to discourage immigration.