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Response to China or solution to a European problem? – The diplomat
AdvertisingIn a much-anticipated State of the Union address on September 15, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen announced the launch of the EU's new connectivity strategy, the Global Gateway. Von der Leyen stressed that…
In Britain, rising prices and shortages spark nervousness in the 1970s
For the opposition Labor Party, which has struggled to attack the government amid pandemic-inspired national solidarity, hitting the Tories over the high cost of living is an easy strategy. Some analysts predict a series of humiliating…
“If you restore the rules in 2023, it will be impossible for some states to spend the…
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EU journalist spoke with Margarida Marques, MEP (S&D, PT), rapporteur of the European Parliament on the review of the European framework for economic governance.
Marques was one of the…
Brexit-tired Britain finds itself in new crisis with Brexit overtones
LONDON - Few things are more likely to cringe in Downing Street than the provisional winner of an inconclusive German election declaring that Brexit is the reason Britons are lining up at gas stations like in 1974.But there was Olaf…
US must work with Europe to slow China’s rate of innovation, says Raimondo
WASHINGTON - Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Tuesday said the United States would rally allies to increase pressure on the world's second-largest economy, an approach that differs from the "America First" policies pursued by the…
Ireland lifts mandatory hotel quarantine requirement for travelers
Travelers from other countries wishing to enter Ireland will no longer be forced to meet mandatory quarantine requirements at hotels, as such a measure has been lifted by the Irish government.
According to the country's Health Minister…
Don’t sacrifice Europe – POLITICO
Paul Taylor, a collaborating editor at POLITICS, writes the column "Europe At Large".
PARIS - Dear Bundeskanzler,
We don't know who you are yet. But Germany's partners have a message for you: don't sacrifice Europe to…
How village cheese brings Ukraine closer to Europe
Nyzhnie Selyshche cheese dairy in Zaparpattia oblast, western Ukraine. (Photo: Varosh.com.ua)
For centuries Ukrainian villages have…
Reviews | Should the United States Extend the Social Safety Net?
Mr. Mankiw said that we would need to raise taxes to have a social safety net comparable to that of Western Europe. We have another option. We can shift our priorities to provide more aid to our people and less aid to powerful…
Angela Merkel’s economic legacy in the spotlight as challenges face her successor | Economic…
The end of an era is approaching in Germany.Angela Merkel's The 16-year reign as Chancellor is almost over.
However, while Ms Merkel has undeniably been a dominant figure in world politics, there is a huge debate about its…
Reviews | Why are the Democratic centrists doing right-wing propaganda?
Anyone who paid attention during the Obama years knew that Republicans would also try to undermine the Democratic presidencies. Some of the GOP's actions - most notably, the efforts of governors like Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott to…
The economic impact of climate change in Europe is examined
After a summer of extreme heat, forest fires and floods in Europe, the costs of climate change - human and financial - have become increasingly high. And a new report from the European Central Bank has reaffirmed the serious consequences…
The United States ends in three years; what about the EU?
Despite the many contradictions he makes, like the end of the United States in three years while preparing to run for office in three years, Donald Trump made a good point last week. He said: "Our country has truly…
A new strategy for Ukraine
In the Brundtland Report, the United Nations defined sustainable development as development that meets current demands without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It is based on the assumption…
Soaring energy prices could cripple the European economy
Soaring energy prices in Europe are not just affecting consumers. The price spikes have started to hit industrial activities, threatening to deal a heavy blow to the post-COVID recovery in European economies with a triple…
Commission proposes path towards the digital decade to achieve the digital transformation of the EU…
Achieve innovation is a new resource developed by Life Sciences Hub Wales to inform and guide those working in industry, health and social care innovation. It summarizes key research, provides critical information and offers new…
The belligerent plans for the German economy are full of holes
"I I HOPE YOU I'll never have to see it like that again, âsays Markus Quint, communications manager at Frankfurt's Messe (exhibition center), as he inspects 440,000 square meters of empty halls from a 22nd-floor…
European equities soar on hopes of China’s stimulus
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European stock markets opened higher after signs that Chinese authorities were taking action to stimulate the slowdown in the country's…
The Dull Man Story Theory
Sep 18, 2021ECOME ON the most robust of EU veterans find meetings of its finance ministers difficult. "Crush the soul" is the verdict of a regular participant. The EUBean counters are not given their roles for their personalities. When…
why this is important for Ireland
THE IRISH CONSTANTLY rank among the most pro-EU in the Union. Yet as a country we are apparently not preoccupied with what is perhaps the most important political speech that many of us have never…
Wall Street stocks head for worst week since June
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The blue-chip Wall Street benchmark was heading for its worst week in nearly three months on Friday, as renewed concerns about…
Latest coronavirus: DeSantis of Florida defends plan of fines for companies requiring vaccine proof…
The Australian Medical Association said on Thursday that hospitals across the country were "ill-prepared" to reopen according to government plans, as the country reported a record number of Covid-19 cases.More modeling was needed before…
Stocks post seven straight months of gains, dollar stagnates
MSCI ACWI finishes at a 3rd consecutive recordWall Street, European stocks close lowerDollar trades near breakeven, oil slipsAll eyes are on Friday's U.S. jobs reportChart: Global Asset Performance http://tmsnrt.rs/2yaDPgnNEW YORK /…
Global central banks spend $ 834 million an hour to keep economy alive – News
The big central banks are doing everything they can by deploying all the weapons in their arsenal to fight the global collapse.
Global central banks, led by the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of…
The healthcare economy: Cyprus is not immune from the “looming global healthcare crisis”
Cyprus remains deficient in many ways, largely due to the size of its underground economy
By Les Manison
Aging populations and the devastating socio-economic effects of the Covid pandemic and financial crises all underscore the need to…
EU urges all major economies to raise climate targets by November summit
BRUSSELS, Aug.12 (Reuters) - The European Union's top diplomat on Thursday called on the world's largest economies to set tougher climate targets - including a pledge to phase out their greenhouse gas emissions - to time for a world…
Estonia Likely Safe from Gazprom Germany’s Gas Pipeline Maintenance Tactics | Economy
While, according to some observers, the Russian interruptions are a deliberate strategy to secure the most favorable terms from the Germans on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and in the run-up to the next elections, Estonia's needs can be…
Australian v2Food aims to expand plant-based meats in Europe and Asia with € 45 million increase…
V2Food is one of many new competitors in the alternative protein space, founded in Australia but now targeting Europe, Asia and beyond. It has a few key advantages over the competition, and with 45 million euros in new funding, it…
European stocks expected to have best week since March as markets climb
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European stocks floated below all-time highs on Friday after Wall Street set a new closing high in the previous session as investors wait for…
Latest coronavirus: Moderna jab is safe to use for adolescents, says European Medicines Agency
The governor of Alabama, the least vaccinated state in the United States, has blamed "unvaccinated people" for a recent increase in Covid-19 cases.Kay Ivey said "people are supposed to have common sense" when a reporter asked her what it…
The digital euro “is not yet clear and may not be for a long time” – EURACTIV.com
As the digital euro moves into the experimentation phase, experts criticize the lack of clarity around the project and the ten-year lag behind cryptocurrencies.
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB)…
Latest coronavirus: UK braces for summer of ‘chaos and confusion’ if Delta leaves to…
Growth in the US services sector slowed in June from the record pace of the previous month, businesses struggle with higher prices and labor issues. The Institute for Supply Management index measuring activity in the service sector fell…
Lukashenko orders the closure of Belarusian border with Ukraine – BelTA
The United States, the European Union and Britain imposed sweeping sanctions on Belarusian entities and officials on Monday, June 21 and called on Minsk "to end its repressive practices against its own people", write Robin Emmott and…