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The concept of a freeport – an area where normal tax and customs rules don’t apply – has existed for centuries. Over time, different terms have emerged. They include export processing zones, free trade zones, special economic zones and industrial free zones. West Africa has 29 free zones, spanning 11…

Tesla's push to deploy FSD in China has encouraged domestic players to ramp up the development of their own versions of the systems.

Far-right victories in EU elections raise concerns for US politics. Economic, immigration, and healthcare issues under scrutiny.

The allure of Europe’s capitals and major cities is undeniable. For decades, people have flocked to them to work in industry, set up businesses, and seek a better quality of life.

A group of exiled Kremlin critics on Tuesday urged EU countries to do more to welcome Russians fleeing Vladimir Putin's regime, arguing that a shortage of skilled workers would deal a blow to the country's war-time economy.

From Putin to China, the continent faces dramatic challenges – a rightward lurch leaves the union less able to protect its people, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

Research found that it was socioeconomic factors that determined the switch to the right for rural voters, rather than xenophobia.

For serious drug gangs, thousands of children coming from Morocco and Algeria offer an unlimited pool of cheap, disposable street sellers

Exclusive: Guardian investigation shows white powder trail linking hundreds of vulnerable African minors with ruthless gangs

Consumption of the drug has rapidly increased across the continent in recent years, leaving a trail of devastation

Marine Le Pen congratulates ‘brave choice’ from Les Républicains’ Eric Ciotti amid manoeuvring ahead of snap general election