Ukraine Conflict Costs Germany Over €200 Billion, Says Economic Expert

President Donald Trump delivered remarks at a U.S. Treasury summit in Washington, D.C., officially launching “Trump Accounts”, a federally supported investment initiative aimed at securing long-term financial stability for American children. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, eligible children born between 2025 and 2029 will receive a $1,000 government-funded deposit, with parents allowed to contribute up to $5,000 annually. The initiative received major private backing, with Michael and Susan Dell pledging $6.25 billion to encourage participation for 25 million children. Speaking at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, President Trump said the program could generate $3–4 trillion in wealth for young Americans over the next 15 years. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Dell CEO Michael Dell, and Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev attended the summit, highlighting public-private collaboration in shaping America’s financial future. #TrumpAccounts #DonaldTrump #USEconomy #WealthBuilding #ChildInvestment #TreasurySummit #TaxCutsAct #AmericanFamilies #FinancialFuture #USPolitics #EconomicPolicy #TrumpSpeech #InvestmentAccounts #PublicPrivatePartnership #USA ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On January 27, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a major economic address in Clive, Iowa, marking one year since his return to office. Speaking at the Horizon Events Center, Trump called it “the greatest first year of any administration in American history.” He announced a major John Deere investment to build a new excavator factory in North Carolina, claimed a 77% reduction in the U.S. trade deficit, and said his administration secured over $18 trillion in new investment commitments. Trump also highlighted 52 stock market record highs since the 2024 election, support for farmers and ethanol, a “totally closed” border, record recruitment for law enforcement and the military, and renewed criticism of Obamacare. Watch the full speech highlights and key policy claims from Iowa. #DonaldTrump #TrumpSpeech #USPolitics #USEconomy #TradeDeficit #JohnDeere #StockMarket #IowaSpeech #AmericaFirst #BorderSecurity #Ethanol #Farmers #HealthcarePolicy #Trump2026 #WhiteHouse ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

On January 28, 2026, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Andrew Puzder took part in an exchange of views with the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET). The discussion focused on the future of EU–US relations amid global challenges such as the war in Ukraine, transatlantic trade tensions, and Europe’s energy security. Puzder strongly criticised the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), arguing they unfairly target American tech firms and restrict free speech. He also urged swift ratification of the Trump–von der Leyen trade deal, warning that bureaucratic delays weaken Western economic strength. The session further addressed energy cooperation, with Puzder highlighting the U.S. role in supplying affordable energy to Europe, and the importance of Europe maintaining cultural confidence as a strategic ally. #EUSRelations #USPolitics #EuropeanParliament #AFET #TransatlanticTrade #DigitalServicesAct #DigitalMarketsAct #TechRegulation #UkraineWar #EnergySecurity #USEUAlliance #TradeDeal #GlobalPolitics #FreeSpeech #Geopolitics ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

At a January 28, 2026 press conference, Members of the European Parliament from Renew Europe raised serious concerns over the rule of law in Bulgaria following the arrest and detention of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev. Valérie Hayer, Nikola Minchev, and Kotsev himself described the Bulgarian justice system as politically weaponized, warning that democratic institutions have been undermined. The MEPs called for the suspension of EU Recovery and Resilience Plan funds, demanded a fact-finding mission, and criticized European Commission reports as being “softer than reality.” Kotsev also highlighted Varna’s strategic role in Black Sea security amid Russian aggression, linking judicial independence to broader EU geopolitical stability. #Bulgaria #RuleOfLaw #EuropeanParliament #RenewEurope #VarnaMayor #BlagomirKotsev #EUJustice #JudicialIndependence #EUFunds #BlackSea #EuropeanSecurity #AntiCorruption #EUPolitics #DemocracyInEurope #PressConference ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

On 28 January 2026, the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee (EMPL) held a crucial public hearing on working conditions inside Amazon warehouses across Europe 🇪🇺. For the first time at this level, senior Amazon executives appeared before MEPs, including David Zapolsky (Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer, joining remotely from Seattle 🇺🇸), Stefano Perego (VP International Operations), and Lucy Cronin (VP EU Public Policy). Lawmakers questioned Amazon on algorithmic management and worker surveillance, health and safety concerns, high injury rates, strict productivity quotas, union relations, and allegations of union-busting. The hearing also addressed Amazon’s lobbying activities, with MEPs highlighting reported spending exceeding €5 million and past refusals to engage with parliamentary scrutiny. Testimonies from warehouse workers, including a representative from Amazon Poland 🇵🇱, and trade union officials added ground-level perspectives to the debate. #Amazon #EuropeanParliament #EUWorkers #EMPLCommittee #WarehouseWorkers #LabourRights #WorkerSurveillance #AlgorithmicManagement #TradeUnions #EUPolitics #CorporateAccountability #AmazonEurope #WorkersRights #Lobbying ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

At the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels 🇧🇪, European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius outlined Europe’s bold space ambitions 🇪🇺. He called for a unified European Space Shield to secure space assets, strengthen Earth observation, and reduce reliance on non-European data. Kubilius highlighted the need for autonomous space transportation, reusable launchers like Ariane 6, and future lunar ambitions. He discussed IRIS² as Europe’s sovereign connectivity alternative, plans for a major EU defence and space budget boost, and the upcoming EU Space Act to create a single market for space. The event also featured major innovation awards supporting Europe’s launch ecosystem. #EuropeanSpace #EUSpacePolicy #SpaceSecurity #AndriusKubilius #EuropeanDefence #IRIS2 #Ariane6 #SpaceSovereignty #EUSpaceAct #SpaceInnovation #EuropeInSpace #BrusselsConference #SpaceEconomy #EUDefence #LaunchEurope ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis and Czech Minister of Agriculture Martin Šebestyán addressed the media during a joint press conference in Prague on January 28, 2026. The briefing took place during Commissioner Kadis’s official visit to Czechia and focused on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, sustainability, and long-term resilience of Europe’s food systems. Following the press conference, the leaders held a roundtable discussion with stakeholders, associations, universities, and representatives from the Ministry of the Environment, highlighting the EU’s strategic vision for a sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sector. #EUFisheries #EuropeanCommission #CostasKadis #CzechRepublic #MartinSebestyan #PraguePressConference #EUAgriculture #Aquaculture #SustainableFisheries #EuropeanUnion #Czechia #EUVisit #FisheriesPolicy #FoodSecurity #ClimateSustainability ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

On January 27, 2026, European Commissioner Michael McGrath held a landmark press conference in Brasília with Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin and ANPD President Waldemar Gonçalves. The leaders formalised a historic EU-Brazil mutual data adequacy agreement, creating the world’s largest framework for free, secure cross-border data flows covering over 670 million people. The agreement aligns Brazil’s LGPD with the EU’s GDPR, eliminating regulatory barriers and unlocking major growth in digital trade. Beyond data protection, discussions also focused on judicial cooperation, democratic resilience, and deeper EU engagement across South America. Commissioner McGrath also expressed optimism that this data deal could serve as a foundation for advancing the broader EU-Mercosur trade agreement. #EUBrazil #DigitalTrade #DataProtection #GDPR #LGPD #EUPolicy #BrazilNews #GlobalTechPolicy #DataAdequacy #EUMercosur #InternationalTrade #CyberPolicy #DigitalEconomy #WorldNews #Geopolitics ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU