In an extraordinary week, an unexpected mix of penguins, bonds, a new German coalition, Louisiana soybeans, fossil fuels, the EU’s sweeping Digital Markets Act, France’s turbulent political scene, and even American bourbon converged into one compelling news narrative.
From quirky wildlife headlines to major geopolitical shifts, economic strategies, and regulatory upheavals, the seemingly unrelated elements all played their part in shaping the global conversation. POLITICO breaks down what happened — and why everyone’s talking about it.
Read on to find out how these diverse developments are part of a much bigger picture.












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