Election Overview - The parliamentary election in Portugal on the 18th resulted in the center-right Social Democratic Party winning the most seats but failing to secure an absolute majority of 116 seats, making it unable to form a government alone [1] - The far-right "Enough" party achieved a record high vote share, becoming the biggest winner of the election [1] - The election was the third early parliamentary election in Portugal within less than four years, raising questions about the political stability and future governance [1] Rise of the Far-Right Party - The "Enough" party capitalized on widespread voter dissatisfaction regarding issues such as housing shortages, strained public healthcare resources, and frequent corruption scandals [2] - The traditional left-wing Socialist Party, which has been in power since 2015, saw a decline in support due to multiple corruption scandals and a lack of improvement in the living conditions of the populace, leading to a political crisis in 2024 [2] - The rise of the "Enough" party reflects a broader trend of far-right parties gaining traction across Europe, breaking Portugal's previous status as an exception [2] Future Political Landscape - Portugal operates under a parliamentary system with a unicameral legislature consisting of 230 members serving four-year terms [3] - The current political situation remains uncertain, particularly regarding whether President de Sousa will invite Prime Minister Montenegro to form a government [3] - Montenegro has ruled out forming a coalition with the "Enough" party, citing concerns over its reliability and stability, which poses significant governance challenges for any new government [3]

Core Points - The Democratic Union, led by current Prime Minister Montenegro, won the most seats in the Portuguese parliamentary elections but did not achieve the absolute majority required to form a government [1] - The Democratic Union received 32.1% of the votes, translating to 86 seats, while the Socialist Party garnered 23.38% of the votes for 58 seats, and the far-right "Enough" party also received 22.56% of the votes for 58 seats [1] - Key issues during the election included immigration policy, the cost of living crisis, and housing problems, with increasing voter concerns about political stability and economic welfare [1]

南非"新闻24小时"网站13日报道称，本月12日，首批由十多个家庭组成、共计59人的阿非利卡"难民"顺利抵达杜勒斯机场，他们手中挥舞着美国 国旗，并得到了美国常务副国务卿兰道、国土安全部副部长埃德加的接待。兰道在欢迎致辞中称："我们非常欢迎你们的到来。对于过去数年中你 们所经历的一切，我们深表理解与尊重。"据了解，阿非利卡人为荷兰殖民者后裔，曾是南非的统治阶级，即便在今天也绝非弱势群体。 【环球时报驻南非特派记者 邹松 环球时报特约记者 刘皓然】当地时间12日，美国首都华盛顿附近的杜勒斯国际机场迎来了一批身份特殊的"白人 难民"，美政府高官甚至到机场亲自迎接，令此次事件迅速成为媒体聚焦的热点。值得注意的是，自新政府成立以来，美国便持续收紧移民政策， 难民接收工作更是一度全面叫停。然而，面对这批南非白人，美国政府却一改常态，不仅为其入境大开方便之门，还通过"特事特办"的绿色通 道，打破既定移民规则，引发了各界的广泛质疑。 南非《星期日时报》称，自1994年南非结束种族隔离制度以来，白人群体依然牢牢掌握着殖民时期积累的巨额财富，坐拥全国约3/4的私人地产。 相比之下，黑人虽然占据全国81%的人口，却仅拥有全国4% ...

金十数据5月14日讯，由民主党主导的20个州周二提起两项诉讼，试图阻止特朗普政府强制要求各州配 合移民执法，否则将扣留数十亿美元的交通建设、反恐和应急准备专项拨款。这些州在罗德岛联邦法院 提交的诉状中指出，美国交通部和国土安全部正非法利用联邦资金，胁迫各州服从特朗普的强硬移民政 策。领导此次诉讼的加州民主党籍总检察长罗布·邦塔谴责称，特朗普以"公然违法"的手段威胁各州 ——若不动用地方资源支持移民执法，就将取消用于道路改善和应急准备的联邦资金。"他正在把这些 与移民执法毫无关联、却关乎社区安全的资金当作政治筹码，"邦塔在声明中表示。各州指控联邦政府 通过对拨款附加移民执法条件，违宪篡夺了国会的财政支出权。 特朗普政府将拨款与移民执法挂钩 遭20个州联合起诉 ...

"其他国家都在铺设'欢迎红毯'，而美国好像在门口竖起了'闭门谢客'的牌子。"WTTC总裁兼首席执行 官朱莉娅·辛普森说。 【环球网报道 记者 张倩】"美国旅游业将迎来非常糟糕的一年。"美国彭博社13日报道称，根据世界旅 游及旅行理事会（WTTC）与牛津经济研究院联合分析得出的最新数据，2025年美国预计将损失高达 125亿美元的旅游收入，游客支出到今年年底预计将低于1690亿美元，这一数据意味着，美国游客支出 同比下降约7%，较2019年美国旅游业巅峰时期下滑22%。美国由此成为全球184个经济体中唯一一个预 计在今年损失旅游收入的经济体；《纽约时报》也称，美国是唯一一个预计在2025年出现国际游客数量 下滑的国家。 报道提到，辛普森补充说，与此同时，其他国家正纷纷推出数字签证等新的优惠措施方便游客出 行。"印度在增长，中东在增长，中国在增长，欧洲也表现不错。"辛普森说，"只有美国人被甩在后 面，持续遭受损失。" 据美国彭博社、《纽约时报》报道，由于美国总统特朗普的关税及强硬的移民政策，纽约市官员日前下 调了今年国际游客的预期人数，预计将下降17%。彭博社称，纽约市旅游与会展局5月8日发布报告称， 纽约市预计 ...

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Group 1 - The tariffs imposed by the U.S. government are severely impacting the agricultural economy and trade system, with a reported 30% drop in cargo volume at the Port of Long Beach, marking a recent low [1] - The rising prices of everyday goods, such as Barbie dolls and washing machines, are contributing to increased living costs, leading to public discontent [1] - California's Governor Newsom has warned that these economic policies could jeopardize the U.S.'s status as the world's largest economy [1] Group 2 - Over half of the American public expresses dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's economic policies, indicating a perception of worsening economic conditions and rising living costs due to the tariff war [2] - The government faces significant backlash and constraints regarding its immigration policies, with rising opposition and pressure from large corporations and the Democratic Party [3] - Concerns are growing among Republican lawmakers about losing voter support due to Trump's policies, leading to increasing dissent within the party [3]

群聊泄密事件发生一个多月后,美国总统特朗普在5月1日宣布解除迈克·华尔兹的总统国家安全事务助理 (即国家安全顾问)职务,转而提名其担任美国常驻联合国代表。至于下一任总统国家安全事务助理人选, 特朗普表示正考虑白宫办公厅副主任斯蒂芬·米勒,预计将在6个月内作出决定。米勒自2016年起就加入了 特朗普的竞选团队,是其身边最信任、工作时间最长的顾问之一。 主笔 王晓莹 特朗普第一任期内,米勒担任高级政策顾问,主要职责是制定移民政策。将未成年非法入境者与监护人分 开的"零容忍"政策、限制多个伊斯兰国家的移民和难民入境、试图叫停"童年抵美者暂缓遣返"计划等政 策,据称都出自米勒之手。他对移民问题的态度有一种近乎偏执的强硬,在他看来,不论移民还是非法移民, 都会对美国的国家安全和就业构成威胁。 后来,在一片反对和抗议声中,特朗普于2018年6月底宣布终止"零容忍"政策。然而,为这项政策的失败负 责的并非米勒,而是时任美国国土安全部长科斯特珍·尼尔森,后者于2019年4月离职。当时有国土安全部 官员评论道:"我完全不知道米勒是如何独善其身的。"美国有线电视新闻网报道称,在特朗普人事变动频 繁的第一任期内,米勒是一位"幸存者 ...

央视网消息：据《纽约时报》等美国媒体8日报道，由于美国总统特朗普的关税及强硬的移民政策，纽约市下调了今年国际游客 的预期人数，预计将下降17%。 报道称，纽约市旅游与会展局8日发布报告称，纽约市预计2025年将接待1210万外国游客，低于去年12月预测的1460万。就游客 总数而言，预计全年游客总数为6410万人，比先前估计减少了350万人。有业内人士认为，特朗普政府的关税政策、"分裂性政策"和 针对移民的"高调拘留"行动是导致外国游客减少的原因。 9日，加拿大航空公司首席执行官鲁索表示，受贸易紧张局势等因素影响，未来6个月该航空公司的加拿大赴美机票预订数同比减 少了10%至13%。据美国旅游协会统计，加拿大是美国最大的游客来源地，去年有2040万人次到访。《华盛顿邮报》此前曾报道称， 由于美国政府关税政策以及主权威胁在加拿大引发广泛不满，今年前往美国的加拿大游客数量预计比去年减少400万人，这将带来约 43亿美元的损失。 最近一段时间，受美国政府的关税政策的冲击，以及美国政要对其他国家负面言论和愈发严格的边境和移民政策的影响，美国旅 游行业正在面临挑战。美国消费者新闻与商业频道近日在其节目《财经论坛》中聚焦 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $7.5 million, a decrease of 11.2% from $8.4 million in Q1 2024 [12] - Net income after tax was $1.4 million or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to $1.6 million or $0.12 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [14] - Adjusted EBITDA was $2.8 million, down from $3.4 million in the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 37% compared to 40% in Q1 2024 [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Franchise royalties for Q1 2025 were $7 million, down from $7.8 million in the same quarter last year [12] - Service revenue was $512,000 for Q1 2025, compared to $588,000 in the year-ago period [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - System-wide sales for Q1 2025 were $118.4 million, down from $134 million in Q1 2024 [13] - Current liabilities were 46% of current assets as of March 31, 2025, compared to 49% at the end of 2024 [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expense management and cost reduction initiatives, with consistent reductions in SG&A expenses year over year [6][7] - M&A is a key part of the company's strategy, with a strong pipeline of potential deals to expand into new geographic regions and market verticals [7][10] - The company is positioned to benefit from increased demand due to stricter immigration laws, which may lead to new business opportunities [8][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The staffing industry is facing macroeconomic headwinds, causing employers to slow or suspend hiring decisions [6] - Despite the challenging environment, the company continues to achieve solid margins and profitability [6] - Management remains optimistic about the future, citing the potential for acquisitions and the strength of the franchise model to maintain profitability [36] Other Important Information - The company has paid a regular quarterly dividend since Q3 2020, with the most recent dividend of $0.06 per share paid on March 17, 2025 [16] - A planned transition in the CFO role will occur with David Hartley succeeding Steve Crane effective May 31, 2025 [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Recent trends in business and impact of tariffs - Management noted no dramatic shift in business trends since the start of Q2, with ongoing macroeconomic challenges still affecting hiring [21] Question: Impact of stricter immigration policies on new business - Management confirmed that stricter immigration policies are opening new business opportunities, with clients returning due to compliance needs [23][24] Question: Trends in SG&A expenses and cost management - Management explained that some anomalies in the first quarter masked the true trend in SG&A expenses, with ongoing efforts to manage costs effectively [25][27] Question: M&A pipeline and near-term opportunities - Management expressed confidence in the M&A pipeline, noting that ongoing weak demand is leading to more realistic pricing from potential acquisition targets [28][29] Question: Transition of CFO role and corporate development - Management indicated plans to add a deal sourcer to support corporate development, but not at the VP level [30][32]