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European Union’s investment plan will compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative
New Delhi: EU to reveal details of a global investment plan that is widely seen as a rival to China's Belt and Road Initiative, BBC reported. It is seen as part of the West's efforts to counter Chinese influence in Africa and elsewhere.…
Europe turns to nuclear power to meet climate goals
Croatia opposes a nuclear reactor project in Slovenia that would deposit nuclear waste near their border. Germany opposes a Polish reactor project which the German Green Party says would most likely contaminate Germany in the event of an…
Serbia will never end friendship with Russia – president – world
BELGRADE, November 28. / TASS /. Serbia will never end its friendship with Russia and China, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in his address to the nation on Saturday on the 13th anniversary of the ruling Serbian Progressive…
COVID-19 wave in Europe highlights warnings for United States
Experts say a wave of COVID-19 in Europe serves as a warning to the United States of the continued threat of the virus, even as many are poised to move beyond the era of the pandemic.Although the European Union has a higher level of…
European Union calls for “verifiable evidence” from China on Peng Shuai
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. --AFP / FileBRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) calls on China to provide "verifiable evidence" of the fate and well-being of tennis champion Peng Shuai, who accused a powerful politician of sexual…
On Ukraine’s frontlines, Europe’s forgotten war continues | Gallery News
On November 21, 2013, the Ukrainian capital Kiev experienced a wave of protests - later known as Euromaidan - which sparked a series of events followed by Russia's annexation of Crimea and war. in the east of the country.
The 2013 protests…
Execution of Julius Jones – update: family begs governor for last minute clemency
Julius Jones supporters rally outside Oklahoma governor's house ahead of executionJulius Jones is due to be executed by the state of Oklahoma on Thursday. Mr Jones' family and supporters - a group that includes celebrities like Kim…
Cenntro’s LS 200 EV model complements all EU vehicles
FREEHOLD, NJ, November 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Cenntro Automotive (âCenntro,â the âCompanyâ or âWeâ), a commercial electric…
IFC, partner of the European Union to strengthen business incubators and entrepreneurs in Angola
Luanda, Angola, November 11, 2021-A new partnership between IFC and the European Union will support the growth and expansion of start-ups and entrepreneurs in Angola by providing them with better…
EU accuses Belarus of ‘gangster’ methods as migrants shudder at border with Poland
Published on: 11/09/2021 - 6:46 PM
Hundreds of migrants gathered around campfires near the Belarus-Poland border on…
spirits producers celebrate the dropping of the bourbon tariff by the EU | Kentucky News
By BEN TOBIN, Le Courrier JournalLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Bluegrass State bourbon industry leader and Louisville-based spirits producer applaud U.S.-European Union deal aimed at lifting tariffs on bourbon…
Indonesia’s digital economy commitments in EU and RCEP trade agreements
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Negotiation of the Indonesia-EU Free Trade Agreement began in 2016. Many of the EU's positions were typical of various free trade agreements, but they also included new trade-related…
Australia is on the verge of being hit with a carbon tax whether the Prime Minister likes it or not.…
Ten years ago, as Australia's short-lived carbon price approached or the âcarbon taxâ (either description is valid), the deepest business fear was to lose to untaxed companies abroad.Instead of buying…
The EU is locked in a crucial fight with Poland. And the UK supports the bad side | Will hutton
IIt should be a time when the values ââof the European Enlightenment, embodied triumphantly in the astonishing ability to deliver anti-Covid vaccines within 12 months, are expected to soar. "Daring to…
European Union considers intervention to stop China’s aggression against Taiwan
Despite Chinese military threats, the European Union has pledged support for Taiwan, raising concerns among Chinese officials, according to local media, ANI reported. Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu visited Europe just days after the…
Croatian photo Gajeta becomes official postcard of the European Union
European Union postcard Andrina LuiÄ / HINAOctober 28, 2021 - A FalkuÅ¡a gajeta from Komiža on the island of Vis and a Betina gajeta from Murter are featured in an award-winning Croatian photograph…
The use of facial recognition technology in the European Union
According to a new study, 11 European countries are already using facial recognition technology as part of their law enforcement policies, with 8 more expected to follow.
This has given rise to new warnings about the impact…
Continued centralization will ruin the EU
György Matolcsy, Governor of the Central Bank of Hungary, shared his projection for the future of the European Union, essentially calling for more sovereignty…
Why are the Western Balkans important for the European Union? – Analysis – Eurasia…
By Rahul Kamath *
The European Union is juggling several problems at the same time and coming back to most of them. EU representatives organized a summit with the Western Balkans to continue accession and integration negotiations. The…
Opinion: Brussels must not let the Polish PiS flout European standards | Reviews | DW
Some observers believe that the Polish Prime Minister's appearance at the recent EU summit in Brussels was a little less belligerent than his previous meteoric attack on the bloc in the European Parliament. But these are only diplomatic…
EU leaders seek compromise on immigration as arrivals increase
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo speaks at a press conference following a face-to-face EU summit in Brussels, Belgium on October 22, 2021. REUTERS / Johanna Geron / PoolBRUSSELS, Oct.22 (Reuters) - European Union leaders made…
EU-backed program secures support for sustainable growth across Gangtok
The EU-supported program's IURC team visited Gangtok to examine sustainable urban development across the city; Representative image; Photo credit: Shutterstock A team of experts from the International Urban and Regional Corporation…
UK must provide temporary ‘safety valve’ for further EU immigration – CIPD
Trucks are seen in a heavy truck parking lot, at Cobham Services on the M25 motorway, Cobham, Great Britain, August 31, 2021. REUTERS / Peter Cziborra / File PhotoLONDON, Oct.20 (Reuters) - Britain is expected to temporarily allow more…
Latvia announces four weeks of lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise
People line up outside a mass vaccination center as Latvia opens a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program in Riga, Latvia on April 16, 2021. REUTERS / Janis LaizansRIGA, October 18 (Reuters) - Latvia announced a COVID-19…
Austrian and Czech patients share Europe’s first cross-border medical center
Europe's first cross-border medical center has opened on the Austrian-Czech border. Where the Iron Curtain once ruled, doctors and interpreters are now caring for patients from both countries.âThe population of the…
EU is following GERD discussions closely and believes agreement is needed: Ambassador
The head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Egypt, Christian Berger, said the EU's position on the negotiations on the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) is very clear.
He told Daily News Egypt that the…
Driven by Poland, French politicians line up to denigrate the EU – POLITICO
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Within months of a presidential election, French politicians embarked on a wave of denigration of the EU - spurred by a Polish court ruling that challenged the legal…
Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of biomethane and hydrogen sectors in the European Union
Eight-path hydrogen GHG intensity range using the AR4 100-year PRP. Credit: International Council for Clean…
Polexit judgment could be decisive moment in European Commission presidency by Ursula von der Leyen,…
Last week, the long-awaited judgment of the so-called Polish Constitutional Court sent shockwaves across Europe.
The General Court, made up…
Ethiopians in Belgium and Luxembourg protest against EU decision
Ethiopian diaspora community in Belgium and Luxembourg protests against European Parliament resolutionMFAEThe Ethiopian diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg published a letter protesting against the unbalanced resolution issued by the…
The global tax treaty will set a minimum rate of 15%
The world's most powerful countries on Friday agreed to a radical overhaul of international tax rules, with officials backing a 15% global minimum tax and other changes aimed at cracking down on tax havens that have drained countries of…
European Union provides new funding to tackle severe acute malnutrition in East Africa –…
Three-year joint program will allocate 48 million euros and reach 30 million women and children at risk
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NAIROBI / BRUSSELS, OCTOBER 7, 2021 - UNICEF has received a new grant from European Union Humanitarian Aid…
EXCLUSIVE Apple to face EU antitrust charge over NFC chip – sources
BRUSSELS, Oct. 6 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O) will face an EU antitrust charge over its NFC chip technology, people familiar with the matter have said, a move that exposes it to possible onerousness fine and could force it to open its mobile…
You are a family, says the head of the EU in the Balkans; leaders are not so sure
Balkan and EU leaders attend an informal meeting ahead of the EU-Balkans summit in Brdo, Slovenia on October 5, 2021. REUTERS / Borut ZivulovicEU reiterates pledge of future Balkan membershipAttempt to set target date for 2030 failedSome…
What will be the impact of the European directive on whistleblowers on Dutch law? | Small
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The European Directive for the Protection of Persons who Report Violations of European Union Law (the âWhistleblower Directiveâ) sets minimum standards to protect persons who report violations of EU…
Registry, drug trafficking threatens Albania’s chances of EU membership | Europe | News and…
Prosecutor Altin Dumani knows there is a lot to do. A lot. His office in Tirana, the capital of Albania, is full of stacks of documents. All of the cases concern organized crime, particularly drug trafficking and corruption, issues…
Draghi, Scholz or Macron? Merkel’s crown as European leader to be won | European Union
Angela Merkel.She dominated Europe - a de facto leader in times of crisis. For 16 years, Angela Merkel has used her cautious and calm pragmatism to guide the continent through the rise of the far right, an awkward response to migrant…
Samos: where Europe has lost its values and its moral responsibility | Refugees
As you read this, refugees and migrants on the Greek island of Samos are being relocated against their will from a makeshift camp to a new prison-like center. The new so-called âclosed controlled…
Pivot from the EU to Asia – OpEd – Eurasia Review
By Israel Rafalovich *
The EU and Asia are undergoing rapid changes in an increasingly globalized world. The Asian business community is in fear and Asia's economic growth will slow due to the impact of the coronavirus. The slowdown…
EU finds out J&J COVID injection could be linked to another rare bleeding disease
Vials with a sticker that read "COVID-19 / Coronavirus Vaccine / Injection Only" and a medical syringe can be seen in front of a Johnson & Johnson logo displayed in this illustration taken on October 31, 2020. REUTERS / Dado…
Overview: Trademark application in the European Union
EnforcementTrademark enforcement procedureWhat types of legal or administrative proceedings are available to assert the rights of a trademark owner against an alleged infringer or dilutive use of a trademark, apart from the opposition and…
European Union and United States adopt new chip technical and cooperation rules
Initial consultations with the new US-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) have paid off. The two sides will ensure the availability of adequate processors, strengthen controls on the export of sensitive technologies and…
US and EU agree to work on chip supplies, technology rules and trade with China
PITTSBURGH / WASHINGTON, Sept.29 (Reuters) - The United States and the European Union on Wednesday agreed to deepen transatlantic cooperation to strengthen semiconductor supply chains, curb China's non-market business practices and take a…
Asians in the European Union
Ruchir Sharma is right that the current hot spot in the global economy is in Eastern Europe. / FT, September 13, 3021 /
The three largest economies - Poland, Hungary and Romania - are very close to…
Israel offers the EU a new approach and a constructive dialogue
Paris - Labor lawmaker Emilie Moatti was appointed to head the Knesset's subcommittee on foreign affairs and public diplomacy on September 12. This powerful and prestigious subcommittee oversees Israel's foreign relations, including its…
EU to remove Seychelles from blacklist of tax havens – documents
BRUSSELS, Sept.28 (Reuters) - European Union finance ministers are set to remove Seychelles, Dominica and Anguilla from the bloc's tax havens blacklist next week, documents seen by Reuters say, while Panama failed in its delisting…
Switching to electric vehicles means enormous ‘requalification’ work for Europe –…
An electric taxi is seen being charged at a BP Pulse electric vehicle charging point in London, Britain July 16, 2021. Photo taken July 16, 2021. REUTERS / Peter NichollsSeptember 28 (Reuters) - The switch to electric vehicles will lead to…
EU drivers won’t come back to help UK ‘get out of the crap’, says EU boss
European truck drivers are unwilling to return to the UK to help the country "get out of the shit", said a union leader representing hauliers across the EU.Boris Johnson's government is believed to be considering bringing in soldiers to…
Upcoming stock markets: Can Europe fuel recovery as US and China stumble?
The European economy rebounded more strongly than expected after the easing of foreclosure restrictions earlier this year. And it avoided some of the big risks that are now clouding the outlook for the United States and China.S&P…
USB-C for everyone: why the EU wants the same port for all electronic devices
The European Commission has proposed a plan to harmonize charging ports and fast charging technology for electronic devices, which could force OEMs to adopt a single technology for most of their devices. The executive branch of the…
European Union criticizes Russia for alleged cyberattacks and hacking ahead of German election,…
The European Union has criticized Russia for alleged interference in the German elections after observing malicious cyber activity, collectively referred to as #Ghostwriter, ahead of the parliamentary elections in Germany…
🇪🇺 European Union – President addresses general debate, 76th session (English) | #UNGA
The United Nations released this video clip, titled "ðªðº European Union - President addresses the General Debate, 76th Session (English) | #UNGA "- below is their description.Charles Michel,…
EU spending rules must be based on reason, not faith | Seen
Angela Merkel is set to relinquish her mandate in the coming weeks while retaining her position as one of the most popular leaders in the EU.A recent poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations showed that more than half of Europeans…
European Union to decide on COVID booster injection next month
EU: Only Pfizer and Moderna are so far approved for use in children aged 12 and over. (To file)The Hague: The European Union's drugs watchdog said on Thursday it expected to decide in early October whether or not to approve…
exports: India’s exports to the EU have declined over the past 20 years and represent only…
Indian exports have grown steadily over the past six months, but contrary to this trend, trade with the European Union (EU), which is India's second largest export market after the United States, has experienced a steady decline.
According…
Cabital integrates the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) of the European Union by CoinQuora
Cabital integrates the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) of the European Union
Cabital announced that it has added SEPA to its list of payment methods.
SEPA integration will allow customers to switch between euros and digital assets.…
EU plans to address semiconductor shortage with EU chip law
When Adam Smith wrote "The Wealth of Nations" in 1776 he defended that countries would produce what they did best. This would make them specialize in certain products, which they would sell to other countries. After a pandemic and the…
Aukus: European Union asks Australia for apologies for France’s treatment ahead of trade…
The European Union demands answers - and an apology from Australia - over its treatment of France as fallout from the Aukus announcement threatens to delay a key trade deal.Australia's hopes for a free trade deal with the European Union…
Poland must pay 500,000 euros per day for ignoring European Court ruling on Turow
The Turow surface coal mine operated by the PGE company is seen in Bogatynia, Poland on June 15, 2021. Photo taken on June 15, 2021. REUTERS / David W CernyBRUSSELS, September 20 (Reuters) - Poland to pay a daily fine of 500,000 euros ($…
United States and European Union advance in data regulation
Insiders say the United States and the European Union are making progress on joint consultation on data privacy regulations. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal.
In these conversations both sides are trying to…
Two teenagers from Cork win top prize in EU science prizes
Two young Corkmen triumphed on the European stage by winning first prize in the European Union Competition for Young Scientists.
Cormac Harris and Alan O'Sullivan won the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in 2020 for their…
Submarine deal gives post-Brexit Britain its moment on the world stage
LONDON - As relations between France and the United States sink to their lowest level in decades, Britain has become the unlikely winner of a maritime security alliance that has sown anger and recriminations on three continents.The British…
Another point of view: As infections rise, Europeans set to block US travelers again
Adding to the growing list of damage the anti-vaccination / anti-mask mob is doing to America is the recommendation of new travel bans to the European Union against American visitors, due to the rise in coronavirus cases here. Kudos to…
Shaheen leads a fireside conversation with EU Ambassador to the US Stavros Lambrinidis on US-EU…
September 17, 2021
Later in Manchester: Senator Shaheen and Ambassador Lambrinidis visit Jewell Instruments and highlight NH's economic ties to the EU
(Manchester, NH) - Today, US Senator Jeanne…
The European Union wants to defend itself
Once a year, the European Union takes an exam. In front of the European Parliament, the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, declaims her speech on the state of the European Union. In this act, the achievements and mistakes…
The European Union rages against the new AUKUS alliance against China – “Not informed!…
Brexit: Michael Ellis denounces the "implacable negativity" of LaborLondon, Washington and Canberra have formed a new military pact, called AUKUS. The news was jointly announced on Wednesday by Joe Biden, Boris Johnson and Scott…
After Australia’s arms deal collapses, EU launches Indo-Pacific plan
Flags of the European Union fly in front of the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, in this file photo taken on October 28, 2015. REUTERS / François LenoirBRUSSELS, Sept. 16 (Reuters) - The European…
US and EU EXCLUSIVE pursuing global agreement to reduce global warming methane – documents
BRUSSELS / WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Reuters) - The United States and the European Union have agreed to cut emissions of methane by about a third, a gas that warms the planet by the end of this decade and pushes other big economies to join…
In Epic vs. Apple Court Fight, a victory for application developers
Apple is generally expected to ask a judge to prevent the order from coming into effect. Either company could also appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In that tribunal, a panel of three judges could review…
European leaders reflect on strategic autonomy but doubts persist | Voice of America
Four years ago, the newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to strengthen âthe capacity to act autonomouslyâ in security matters so that the continent is less dependent on the…
European countries reimpose bans on American tourists
(CNN) - The prospect of European travel for Americans has started to decline again as countries adopt new measures in response to a recent increase in Covid cases in the United States. Earlier this week, the European Union announced it was…
The European Union will ensure that humanitarian aid reaches the vulnerable population in…
Representative imageBrussels , September 1 (ANI): The European Union said on Tuesday that it would continue to coordinate with the UN and its agencies on stabilizing Afghanistan, ensure that humanitarian aid reaches vulnerable populations…
Germany’s first electoral debate reveals divisions over climate policy – EURACTIV.com
Just four weeks before the German elections, the three heads of the list met on Sunday August 30 to debate the future of Europe's largest economy. While the most contested issue was climate policy, there was one topic in…
Nvidia to seek EU approval for $ 54 billion arms deal – sources
BRUSSELS / BENGALURU, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Nvidia (NVDA.O) will likely seek EU antitrust approval for its $ 54 billion takeover of UK chip designer Arm early next month, with regulators set to launch full-scale investigation after review,…
EU guidance for businesses on business due diligence on forced labor | Morgan lewis
The European Commission and the European External Action Service have issued due diligence guidance for EU businesses to address the risk of forced labor in their operations and supply chains (Advice) July 12 as a guide for European…
Europe: Leading efforts to protect Afghans at risk
(Brussels) - The European Union, UK and other European countries should lead global efforts to urgently facilitate the safe passage from Afghanistan for civilians threatened by the Taliban, Human Rights Watch said today…
Afghan ‘tragedy’ shows EU needs geopolitical muscle: Borrell
Published on: 08/22/2021 - 20:00Amended: 08/22/2021 - 19:58
Brussels (AFP)
The fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the chaotic…
Europe fears Afghan refugee crisis after Taliban takeover | News from the European Union
Haunted by a 2015 migration crisis fueled by the war in Syria, European leaders are desperate to avoid a new massive influx of refugees and migrants from Afghanistan.
With the exception of those who aided Western forces in the country's…
Why most Europeans still can’t travel to the United States
MADRID - He was vaccinated in April, tested negative for coronavirus and believed he was exempt from travel restrictions.But during a stopover in Amsterdam at the end of May, Peter Fuchs, 87, was told he could not board his flight to New…
Rebel Belarusian leader ignores sanctions, says athlete has been “manipulated”
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko holds a press conference in Minsk, Belarus, August 9, 2021. Pavel Orlovsky / BelTA / Handout via REUTERS Lukashenko denies being a dictator, says elections were fairHe accuses opponents of plotting…
EU to hold emergency talks on Belarusian migration practices | Voice of America
EU ministers will hold emergency talks on what they see as a Belarusian pressure campaign on illegal immigration against EU countries, according to Agence France-Presse.
The bloc accused Belarusian President…
EU: Too early to say if COVID recall is needed as Germany and France move forward
The exterior of the European Medicines Agency can be seen in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, December 18, 2020. REUTERS / Piroschka van de Wouw / File PhotoEMA and WHO say there is not enough data on boosters yetGermany and France plan a 3rd…
EU convenes Belarusian envoy on migrant flow to Lithuania
Lithuanian and European Union flags fly at the Lithuanian Border Guard Unit Headquarters near Adutiskis, Lithuania on June 15, 2021. REUTERS / Ints Kalnins / File PhotoBRUSSELS, Aug.5 (Reuters) - The European Union summoned the Belarusian…
Lithuania turns back migrants from Belarus
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - Lithuania has ordered its border guards to turn back, by force if necessary, migrants attempting to enter the Baltic country, as the rapidly increasing number of immigrants crossing illegally from neighboring…
EU medicines regulatory authority approves Moderna vaccine for ages 12 and up
The European Medicines Agency, the main medicines regulator in the European Union, on Friday cleared the use of Moderna's Covid vaccine for children 12 and older, paving the way for the bloc's final approval .The agency approved the…
Flood-stricken Germany wants EU help to rebuild infrastructure – draft document
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German government aims to rebuild infrastructure damaged by deadly floods in the west of the country as quickly as possible and is hoping for financial support from the European Union's solidarity fund, according to…
Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine hold ‘historic’ EU summit
Published on: 07/19/2021 - 19:08
Batumi (Georgia) (AFP)
The leaders of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine met with European Council chief…
EU blocks UK from joining cross-border civil courts pact – JURIST – News
European Union (EU) blocked uk to join on Friday a European agreement on the recognition of judgments of civil courts.the Lugano Convention ("Lugano") determines which countries can hear cross-border disputes between the 27 EU Member…