Big Tech is bracing for a wave of regulation
New laws pending in Europe, Asia and the United States could impose strict limits on how big tech companies can deal with smaller competitors and restrict their use of artificial intelligence like facial recognition.…
Wonking out: the French economy is experiencing a good pandemic
The Federal Reserve Building in Washington on September 17, 2019. Chances are, in retrospect, we will consider the economic handling of the past two years of the coronavirus pandemic a political triumph, despite soaring inflation,…
China, EU set to hold summit in March
Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. (AFP)
The European Union and China plan to hold a summit at the end of March, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday, amid concerns over a…
Putin poses a deep threat to peace in Europe as the ‘drumbeat of war’ sounds on the…
Today, that peace is being sorely tested by Russian President Vladimir Putin as he massed troops on the Ukrainian border and diplomats sounded the alarm bells in stark terms. The United States Ambassador to the 57-nation, globe straddling…
Brexit: There is “a deal to be done” on Northern Ireland, says Liz Truss | North…
Liz Truss has said there is 'a deal to be done' on post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland after 'constructive talks' with her EU counterpart raised hopes for a lesser relationship grudges with Brussels.The particularly sunny…
Property prices in Europe hit record highs with Ireland among biggest increases
House prices across Europe have risen to record highs over the past year, with prices in Ireland among the biggest increases.Figures from Eurostat show that housing costs in European countries jumped 8.8% in the third quarter of 2021…
The Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers (“Gymnich”) – 13-14 January 2022
The Gymnich meetings are an opportunity for informal, open and strategic discussions on the priorities of the European Union's foreign policy. Both the long-term outlook and the major current international crises are discussed.
As is…
NATO won’t let Ukraine join soon. Here’s why.
"The main objection would be: does such a move really contribute to stability in Europe, or would it contribute to destabilization?" said Douglas E. Lute, former US Ambassador to NATO. "I think it's indisputable that there would be no…
Europe’s gas crisis relies on cold, high prices attracting supply
FRANKFURT, Germany -- Europe's natural gas crisis continues. Reserves are low. The prices are high. Utility customers are affected by higher bills. The main Russian supplier Gazprom no longer sells gas as before.All of this begs the…
34% of growth will come from Europe for the hiking and trail shoe market
Key hiking and trail footwear market Report Highlights:
Market Growth 2020-2025: $4.25 billion
Growth momentum and CAGR: Accelerate to a CAGR of 7.93%
Annual growth (%): 7.14%
Contribution to successful market: Europe at 34%
Main…
EBA opinion on “De-Risking” – Finance and Banking
European Union: EBA opinion on "risk reduction"…
Poland becomes last European country to exceed 100,000 COVID-related deaths
Poland on Tuesday became the last European country to record 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths, a number that has been surpassed as the country braces for a new wave of infections fueled by the Omicron variant.Almost a quarter of those deaths…
Google in ultimate lobbying attempt to influence new EU tech rules
Google is making a final push to change the EU's new Big Tech laws with a flurry of targeted ads, emails and social media posts aimed at politicians and officials in Brussels.As EU policymakers put the finishing touches on the…
EU taxonomy also aims to tackle chemical pollution – EURACTIV.com
The EU's green finance taxonomy is not just limited to climate finance, it is also an opportunity to improve our health and well-being by phasing out polluting chemicals, write Timothy Suljada and Charlotte Wagner.
Timothy…
Indonesia: economic opportunities present themselves with the Indonesia-European Free Trade…
In short
On May 7, 2021, Indonesia ratified a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland.
In Indonesia,…
Brexit effect: British travelers must pay a fee to enter the European Union
At the end of this year, UK citizens traveling to the European Union (EU) will have to pay additional fees on any travel. This is a consequence of the UK's exit from the EU following Brexit and the free movement rule will change,…
EU proposal would consider certain nuclear and natural gas projects to be ‘green’…
A nuclear power station and a wind turbine in France. Photo credit: Sylvain Sonnet / The Image Bank / Getty Images
The European Commission has drafted a proposal that would label some nuclear and natural gas projects "green"…
“India will overtake Japan as Asia’s second largest economy by 2030”
India is expected to overtake Japan as Asia's second-largest economy by 2030, while its GDP is also expected to overtake that of Germany and the United Kingdom to rank third in the world, IHS Markit said in a report on Friday.…
Europe’s far right on the way to a “supergroup”
In early September, Vox President Santiago Abascal announced on his Twitter account that Spain was the country of choice for the next summit of "Patriotic and Conservative European Leaders" to be held in January. Poland was the host…
EU admits teaming up with Israel Police allows for mass surveillance
Israel's racist police are involved in at least 10 EU research projects.
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ActiveStillsThe European Union is funding research involving the Israeli police while admitting that it can be used for espionage.
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US Treasuries, Tech Stocks Fall After Strong Jobs Report
Wall Street tech stocks fell and the 10-year US Treasury yield hit its highest since January 2020 after a strong US jobs report underscored expectations for the first interest rate hike of the Federal Reserve in the era of the…
EEC ECONOMY Czech and Hungarian industrial production stronger than expected in November
January 7 (Reuters) - Industrial production in the Czech Republic and Hungary rose more than expected in November, showing a recovery even as problems in the auto sector continue to worsen.The data was more evidence that the economies of…
EU green rules will do too little to tackle climate change
January 8, 2022IINVESTOR ENTHUSIASM for the financing of the green transition is growing - just look at the rise in interest in the electric car industry. Tesla shares rose 50% in 2021; those from CATL, the Chinese battery giant, rose…
Ukrainian opposition castigates president as court freezes predecessor’s assets
Former Ukrainian president and leader of the European Solidarity Party Petro Poroshenko speaks at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Kiev, Ukraine, July 21, 2019. REUTERS / Gleb GaranichRegister now for FREE and unlimited…
Warrensville Heights Mayor Brad Sellers enters Cuyahoga County executive race
CLEVELAND, Ohio - From community liaison to economic director to now mayor, Brad Sellers has spent more than two decades rebuilding his hometown of Warrensville Heights into a more attractive suburb for residents and businesses. But now…
Nigerien police seize 440 pounds of cocaine from town mayor
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) - Nigerien police seized more than 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of cocaine from the vehicle of the mayor of a small town in the north of the country, the…
Online surveillance thrives when fear takes over – Diego Naranjo
European law enforcement has been pushing to end encryption and investigate everyone's online communications.
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In 2020, the European Commission proposed temporary legislation on 'cat control'.…
Troika and EU statement on the resignation of Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdok – Sudan
NOTE TO THE MEDIASPOKESPERSON'S OFFICEJANUARY 4, 2022
The Troika (Norway, United Kingdom and United States) and the European Union underline their continued support for the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people. Abdallah…
The break-up of the EU: more member states expected to leave the bloc after Brexit | Politics | News
The bold prediction was made by Professor Christian Lequesne, the French scholar suggesting that "nothing" could now stop other nations from pulling a leaf out of Britain's book. Professor Lequesne, professor of political science at…
Nio’s European road trip will earn bragging rights
William Li, founder and CEO of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc, speaks at the company's product launch event in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China on January 9, 2021. REUTERS / Yilei Sun - RC2D4L9FSZAKRegister now for FREE and…
Covid-19 cases hit new records in US
Covid-19 infections continued to mount well above previous peaks across the United States, as students returned to classrooms while some workers stayed home after contracting or being exposed to virus. The seven-day average of daily…
Europe plans to say nuclear power and natural gas are green investments
Germany, on the other hand, as well as Austria, Luxembourg, Portugal and Denmark have expressed concerns about the build-up of nuclear power plants and the radioactive waste they produce.âDifferent visions of the…
British holidaymakers will face EU accusations very soon | United Kingdom | News
Travel: Simon Calder tells vacationers to "do nothing rushed"The news comes as free movement rules have changed since Britain left the EU after Brexit. Travelers leaving Britain to any EU state under the Schengen Agreement will now be…
EU nuclear and gas-fired power plant funding project sparks anger
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union's draft plans that would allow nuclear and gas energy to continue to be part of the bloc's path to a climate-friendly future were the subject of immediate criticism this weekend. end from…
Food industry executives raise fears of delays or shortages from European suppliers
Food industry executives fear delays or shortages due to European suppliers not ready for new border rules coming this weekendStrict import controls have entered into force due to Britain's departure from the EU Over…
Outlook 2022: the main questions of concern to investors
Twenty-two will mark the third year that the global economy will be confronted with the Covid-19 pandemic. As governments and businesses gradually shift from managing a pandemic to managing an endemic, emergency stimulus measures are…
Warning issued after US company contacted EU residents over the internet
Food safety officials in Luxembourg have issued a warning after a company in the United States contacted residents about dietary supplements.
The Food Safety Unit of the National Directorate of Health said it was aware of an incident in…
UK approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid – POLITICO
The UK medicines regulator on Friday approved the use of a second COVID-19 oral pill to take at home.
The Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has said that Pfizer's Paxlovid can be given to people 18 years…
Five economic hot spots to watch in 2022
Covid's economic rebound is now well underway, but heading into 2022 the outlook is still clouded by new risks from new variants, concerns about slowing global growth, uncertainty about inflation.…
US and EU to donate 1.7 billion doses of vaccine globally
The United States and the European Union are expected to donate around 1.7 billion doses of the vaccine globally by mid-2022 following a meeting last week between senior officials from the EU and US, announced the European Commission.…
Dublin urges UK to break deadlock with EU over Northern Ireland
Stalled negotiations between Britain and Brussels on post-Brexit trade deals for Northern Ireland are not set to drag on last February and it is time for the UK to make concessions, the minister said Irish Foreign Minister."We all…
Timeline: The European Union and migration in 2021 | Migration
Shipwrecks, fences and internal disagreements have marked the European Union's efforts this year to prevent further arrivals of refugees while trying to forge a humane migration policy in accordance with international law.
Al Jazeera takes…
DARPA builds prototype unmanned underwater vehicle
DARPA proceeds with the construction of prototypes of the Mantra Ray project (DARPA)…
Brussels urges new Chilean president to approve trade deal with EU
The EU Trade Commissioner urged Chile's new left-wing government, led by President-elect Gabriel Boric, to sign a deal with the bloc negotiated by the country's right-wing predecessor.Valdis Dombrovskis told the Financial Times he…
DEADLINE ALERT for PLTK, ALF, ALFIW, BLI, PSFE and BFT:
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Law firms of Frank R. Cruz remind investors that class actions have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines…
AP PHOTOS: Stranded migrants, cold on the border between Belarus and Poland
BRUZGI, Belarus (AP) - On a sunny but freezing morning in a forested area of ââBelarus on the border with Poland, hundreds of migrantsstand in line for hot food and water.They have been stuck here for!-->…
Expect more shipping chaos with the Omicron variant
From sailors refusing to reboard ships to truck drivers whose concerns over COVID-related border closures outweigh the lure of a wage hike, the transportation industry braces for another year of A roller coaster of supply chain…
Iran puts pressure on oil exports as nuclear talks resume
VIENNA (AP) - Negotiators from Iran and five world powers resumed negotiations on Monday on restoring Tehran's tattered nuclear deal in 2015, ...
VIENNA (AP) -…
EU calls for emergency powers on supply chains – POLITICO
The European Commission plans to unveil a proposal for new powers early next year that would allow Brussels to secure its supplies in the event of a crisis, according to an internal message seen by POLITICO's Brussels Playbook.…
explained | Right to be forgotten: government position, court decisions and laws elsewhere
Last week, the Center told Delhi High Court that the 'right to be forgotten' is part of the basic right to privacy, but added that it has no significant role to play in this regard. . Petitions through the courts have called for the…
Step forward Liz Truss – a wicker woman consenting to the Brexit bonfire | Stewart lee
Im The wicker man (Robin Hardy, 1973), the key to the effectiveness of sacrifice is that Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodwoodward, 1930) voluntarily embraces the status of victim. And so Liz Truss climbs in her photo bin and walks with…
Train civilians, Ukraine feeds resistance on hold
KYIV, Ukraine - In a pine forest not far from the Ukrainian capital, a mock battle rages on. The commanders barked orders. Figures in camouflage have huddled behind trees. A soldier fell to the ground, crying for help.Her screams…
Gazprom denounces ‘baseless’ EU accusations of insufficient gas supplies –…
MOSCOW, December 26. / TASS /. Allegations of insufficient gas supplies against Russia and energy company Gazprom are unacceptable and unfounded, European states are creating obstacles for themselves, spokesman for Russian gas giant…
Christmas Eve flights canceled, Times Square celebration curtailed amid Omicron
Mayor Bill de Blasio at a press conference last week in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. He announced Thursday that the Times Square celebration will continue, but with far fewer spectators.Credit...Dave Sanders for The New York TimesNew York…
The European Union can only blame its own policies for record gas prices: Putin
The European Union can only blame its own policies for the record gas prices, as some of its members are reselling cheap Russian gas at much higher prices within the bloc, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Putin also called…
Brussels signals narrow scope to planned cross-border banking restrictions
An EU crackdown on the ability of banks outside the EU to sell services in the bloc is intended to focus on "core" banking activities, a senior EU official said, in terms that will alleviate industry concerns that Brussels is…
European Chips Act: towards European autonomy for semiconductors | Allen & Overy LLP
The European Commission (Commission) plans to pass a European chip law (the law) in 2022. The aim is for the European Union (EU) to double its market share in semiconductors (also known as chips or microchips) by 10%. at least 20% by…
Europe’s overly complex banking rules increase risk, watchdogs warn
The thousands of pages of European banking rules and guidelines have become so cumbersome to enforce that they threaten the ability of regulators to see real risks build up in their financial systems, the chief financial supervisors…
EU and UK reach agreement on quotas for joint fishing stock
The European Union said on Wednesday it has reached a fishing deal with the UK over their shared stocks, but environmentalists have insisted that even after Brexit the fish will continue to be overfished.
The deal stood out from…
A further step towards sustainable finance in the European Union – Environment
On December 9, 2021, the Delegated Act of the European Commission (âCommissionâ) on the EU Taxonomy on Climate Change (âADâ) was published in the Official Journal of…
Microsoft’s Acquisition of Nuance Communications Approved by European Commission
The European Commission has just approved Microsoft's $ 16 billion acquisition of Nuance Communications, the AI and speech technology company known for its Dragon software (via Reuters). The acquisition was announced in April and has…
Why Europe needs to strengthen civil society support – Carnegie Europe
People were crammed into small living rooms. Often there was only standing room, if at all.
There they listened to lectures given by historians, philosophers, writers or playwrights.
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Turkey calls on EU to protect country’s membership prospect
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Faruk Kaymakci called on the European Union to push forward the country's candidacy to join the bloc.
"Turkey's prospect of EU membership must be protected and strengthened,"…
Ireland unveils its first national circular economy strategy
Ireland announced its first national circular economy strategy, building on government goal reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.
The government's circular economy strategy aims to meet…
Covid revealed decades of bad EU decisions
In these times of unprecedented social and economic challenges, the EU must self-critically rethink decades of bad decisions. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and its social, economic and human consequences demonstrated the failure of…
European countries slam record energy prices as winter arrives
Janney's chief investment strategist Mark Luschini looks at economic growth, inflation and the omicron variant on "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street." European electricity bills have risen as fears of a gas supply shortage drive up the…
BFW Exclusive: European football seen from Leverkusen: Exclusive interview with Bayer 04 CEO…
CEO of Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fernando Carro is a seasoned businessman with a passion for football. Originally from Barcelona, ââhe took up his current role in 2018, after decades of experience in the…
Dutch are first in EU to resume lockdown amid skyrocketing Omicron
The Netherlands became the first EU country to enter a strict national lockdown, in response to the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant which will shut down parts of the economy until at least mid-January .Strict new restrictions…
EU and UNDP participate in Sistan project steering committee meeting
TEHRAN - The Ministry of the Environment (DOE) hosted the first meeting of the Sistan project steering committee on Saturday in Tehran with the participation of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the European Union (EU).…
Explained: How India’s Data Protection Bill Stacks Up To EU Regulations
the JCP Recommendations on the Personal Data Protection Bill are in some ways very similar to global standards such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation, but differ on aspects such as prison sentences. Looked:
The…
Brexit LIVE: Betrayal! Fury erupts as Frost seeks to hand power to a “foreign court” |…
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has made a threat to the Northern Ireland Protocol. The DUP chief has warned that if Northern Ireland is not protected in the UK home market, the Stormont Assembly could be at risk. Speaking on Friday, Sir Jeffrey…
Hungary Resumes Talks With EU On Purchase Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Due To Omicron
Economy December 17, 2021, 4:50 p.m.
In the EU's new (fifth) contract with Pfizer-BioNTech, EU member countries have agreed to…
Minister Dr Logar with Norwegian Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on opportunities for enhanced…
Minister Logar and Minister Huitfeldt expressed their satisfaction with the excellent and friendly relations between the two countries established during nearly 30 years of cooperation, particularly in the multilateral and security…
European Commission to the world: Gig Economy workers are employees
Gorillas, a German food delivery startup, decided to put all of its riders on the payroll from the day!-->…
European Parliament warns Serbia against violence against environmentalists
The European Parliament adopted a resolution by an overwhelming majority in which it highlighted "the violent behavior of hooligans towards peaceful protesters" in Serbia.
Members of the European Parliament…
EU leaders to discuss increase in infections and spread of omicron
BRUSSELS (AP) - A summit of European Union leaders on Thursday tries to coordinate actions to deal with the wave of coronavirusinfections across the continent and the emergence of the new omicron variant while keeping the borders open.As!-->…
Akshay Naheta, senior executive at SoftBank, in talks to leave
Akshay Naheta, a senior executive at SoftBank Group Corp. who has worked on some of the company's biggest contracts, is in talks to leave the company, according to people familiar with the talks.
Naheta, who heads SoftBank's…
Selena FM SA: named Green Champion of the Polish economy
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Selena named green champion of the…
The European Commission is opening infringement proceedings against Spain to challenge re income tax…
During the first half of December 2021, the European Commission opened an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to Spain asking it to align its rules regarding the taxation of realized capital gains by non-resident…
Italian stop of competition against Amazon shows future of big tech regulation in Europe
What does the coming year look like for European Big Tech regulation? A recent judgment against!-->…
EU proposes changes that would undermine borderless model
BRUSSELS - bruised by random pandemic border checks and an ongoing crisis with Belarus over migrants on its eastern border, the European Union is proposing changes that could undermine one of its greatest successes - the free movement of…
Spain’s Ibercaja could start IPO as early as January, source says
MADRID, December 14 (Reuters) - Spanish bank Ibercaja is in contact with advisers on a possible initial public offering (IPO) as early as January, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, meeting its legal obligation to go…
The problem of the job: who is an employee, anyway?
The boom in the concert economy has turned the world of work upside down. It also raised a fundamental question: who is an employee, anyway? Today anyone can download an app and start their own business. Some of…
Malta to legalize cannabis for personal use in European premiere | Cannabis
Malta will this week become the first European country to legalize the cultivation and possession of cannabis for personal use, putting Luxembourg on the back burner, as the continent undergoes a wave of changes in its drug laws.Possession…
European budgetary rules are holding it back – POLITICO
Arancha González is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain.
There is an American political axiom: "Don't tell me what you like. Show me your budget and I'll tell you what you like. The European Union…
Catholic women urge Vatican to sign Convention on the Rights of Europe
ROME - A consortium of Catholic women's groups calls on the Holy See to join the Council of Europe and sign the European Convention on Human Rights, arguing that the Vatican should show consistency in expressing its firm commitment…
Twenty central banks hold meetings as inflationary forces separate
The differences will be on full display this week with final decisions for 2021 due to the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of Japan and Bank of England, which together are responsible for monetary policy in…
European Commission proposes guidelines for workers’ rights at Uber and Deliveroo –…
The European Commission on Thursday released draft guidelines outlining workers' rights for online companies such as Uber and Deliveroo.The package aims to help develop digital labor platforms by ensuring that workers enjoy the same labor…
Sarajevo Law Faculty students achieve historic success in European competition – Sarajevo…
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2021, students of the Faculty of Law of the University of Sarajevo have achieved historic success in the most prestigious!-->…
Blinken had ‘productive’ talks with Europeans on Iran nuclear deal | World news
By Humeyra Pamuk and William JamesLIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a "productive" meeting with his British, German and French counterparts on Friday to discuss the way forward for negotiations on the…
NYCFC played the long game to reach the MLS Cup
PORTLAND, Ore. - The road, according to New York City Football Club executives as early as 2015, was always meant to lead here, to big moments, to finals, to trophies. That, they said, has always been the plan.Those who haven't paid close…
Russia can resist EU carbon tax at borders, World Bank says
A participant stands near a World Bank logo at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank 2018 Annual Meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. REUTERS / Johannes P. Christo / File PhotoRegister now for FREE and unlimited…
EXCLUSIVE Microsoft to win EU antitrust deal for $ 16 billion Nuance deal, sources say
A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on November 7, 2017. REUTERS / Lucy Nicholson / File Photo / File PhotoRegister now for FREE and unlimited access to reuters.comRegisterBRUSSELS, Dec. 10 (Reuters) - US…
Angela Merkel, the invisible European
December 11, 2021EXCEPTIONS PROVE who governs. In the summer of 2015, Angela Merkel suspended the EUasylum and allowed 1 million people to enter Germany, in the most controversial decision of his tenure. Rather than being sent back to…
Macron presents the vision of a more assertive European Union
PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron, during a rare press conference, on Thursday called on the European Union to move from "a Europe of internal cooperation to a powerful Europe active in the world, fully sovereign, free of its choices and…
Why Germany is such a difficult terrain for food delivery
DELIVERY HEROES has had a good run for the past two years. In August 2020, he went up to DAX, the stock market index of the most valued German listed companies. It is present in 50 countries on four continents. Third-quarter revenue was…