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Sweden Ramps Up Defense Spending Goal to 2.6%, Past NATO Target: Sweden’s military spending is set to rise to 2.6% relative to the size of its economy by 2030 ...
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Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Singapore Plans Law to Support Gig Workers’ Retirement Needs: Singapore will introduce a new law this year that will help so-called gig-economy workers plan for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-27/singapore-plans-law-to-support-gig-workers-retirement-needs
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EU antitrust regulators warn IAG, Air Europa deal may reduce competition: EU antitrust regulators on Friday warned that British Airways owner IAG's bid to secure ...
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Only Half of Global Interest Rate Hikes Set to Be Taken Back by End-2025: Major advanced economy central banks are likely to take back less than half of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/only-half-of-global-rate-hikes-set-to-be-taken-back-by-end-2025
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Fast-fashion giant Shein is the latest to face EU's strictest digital regulations
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Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
reuters.com/world/ireland-says-uks-rwanda-policy-drives-migrants-over-its-border-2024-04-26/
NATO chief Stoltenberg says it's 'not too late for Ukraine to prevail' against Russia
france24.com/en/europe/20240425-nato-chief-stoltenberg-says-it-s-not-too-late-for-ukraine-to-prevail-against-russia
Quick Glance: Nato Chief Stoltenberg in Eurofighter Looping over MV
- Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg takes a flight in a Eurofighter in Laage, accompanied by the Commodore of the Tactical Air Force Wing 73.
- The Eurofighters serve as air defense and traffic police, quickly responding to alerts and operating over the Baltic Sea.
- Stoltenberg participates in a one-hour flight involving aerial refueling, interception maneuvers, and a rendezvous with Swedish Gripen fighter jets.
- Stoltenberg is impressed by the experience, praises the pilots, and emphasizes the importance of the Laage air base for NATO.
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 7:05 p.m. USA announces new billion-dollar package for Ukraine +++
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EU should revisit bank and insurer capital rules, Macron says: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for a revision of how Europe applies minimum ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-should-revisit-bank-insurer-capital-rules-macron-says-2024-04-25/
Carbon emissions are dropping—fast—in Europe: Thanks to a price mechanism that actually works
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/carbon-emissions-are-dropping-fast-in-europe
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Baltic Sea: Bundeswehr intercepts another Russian reconnaissance aircraft: According to its own information, the Air Force stopped and accompanied another plane ...
spiegel.de/politik/bundeswehr-faengt-erneut-russisches-aufklaerungsflugzeug-ab-a-1d949da1-f135-42bc-8ff9-d7939cab3a74
European equities are enjoying a 1990s revival : Market conditions are reminiscent of the soft landing that followed Alan Greenspan’s ‘Fed pivot’
ft.com/content/ab6f1606-c4c9-49d6-a093-2b64eb2d5880
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says
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"A careless word": Lukashenko warns West of apocalypse: Belarus' ruler Lukashenko is conjuring up the worst case scenario. "One careless word ...
n-tv.de/politik/Lukaschenko-warnt-Westen-vor-Apokalypse-article24901034.html
Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
highnorthnews.com/en/germany-supports-swedish-push-eu-ban-russian-lng
Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100393432/russland-putin-baut-mehr-waffen-als-er-in-der-ukraine-braucht-warum-.html
Russia says will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are deployed : Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/russia-says-will-target-nato-nuclear-weapons-in-poland-if-they-are-deployed-
A NATO state is refusing to give Ukraine Patriots, says needs them itself: Greece's prime minister said his country can't hand over its Patriot air-defense ...
businessinsider.com/nato-state-greece-refusing-give-ukraine-patriots-needs-itself-airspace-2024-4
Americans 'just work harder' than Europeans, CEO of the world's largest wealth fund says
qz.com/norges-bank-nicolai-tangen-americans-europeans-work-1851434809
Pistorius on Maischberger: USA delivers weapons quickly, Germany stonewalls on Taurus
n-tv.de/politik/USA-liefern-zuegig-Waffen-Deutschland-mauert-bei-Taurus-article24899712.html
EU ship destroys Houthi rebel drone in Red Sea fired from Yemen: The unmanned aerial device was intercepted by an EU mission ship protecting merchant shipping in ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/eu-ship-destroys-houthi-rebel-drone-in-red-sea-fired-from-yemen
NATO starts deploying troops as Russia races to win: NATO is starting to deploy combat troops to Ukraine. Soldiers from Poland, France, the UK ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/nato-starts-deploying-troops-as-russia-races-to-win/
‘Confined to this little island’: Britons criticise rejection of EU youth mobility deal
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/25/britons-hit-out-rejection-eu-youth-mobility-offer
Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/russian-attack-on-nato-would-end-in-defeat-for-moscow-polish-foreign-minister-says
Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
Poland's Foreign Minister: Attack on NATO will end in Russian defeat: A Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, but NATO must strengthen its ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/polens-aussenminister-angriff-auf-nato-wird-mit-russischer-niederlage-enden
Russia will inevitably lose if it attacks any NATO state – Polish foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452910/
Portugal's democracy turns 50: Thousands to commemorate Carnation Revolution: Thousands are expected to take to the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/portugals-democracy-turns-50-thousands-commemorate-carnation-revolution-2024-04-25/
The colonialist overtones of EU’s green trade crusade: Many middle-income countries show reserves of pragmatic tolerance that Europeans do not necessarily ...
ft.com/content/d6766577-7549-4d36-ab3d-c8cc6e09a407
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Europe Worried About the Risks of War: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine-has-europe-worried-about-the-risks-of-war
Spain sees US-style economic boost from immigrant workers: Achieving her career ambitions in Spain has proved remarkably easy for Sara Hernandez ...
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From state contracts to a dawn raid: how Europe turned on China’s Nuctech: Security equipment supplier’s machines are widely used at borders around the continent ...
ft.com/content/b72069ec-e748-46f8-a936-de22a7446238
The EU migration agreement with Turkey is right despite criticism: The EU Court of Auditors has scrutinized the expenditure of the "Refugee Facility"
nzz.ch/meinung/das-eu-migrationsabkommen-mit-tuerkei-ist-trotz-kritik-richtig-ld.1827751
How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart: The former president’s return would cement a shift in the U.S. as a fact that can no longer be ignored.
politico.eu/article/donald-trump-second-term-presidency-united-states-tear-europe-eu-apart/
EU parliament approves new business supply chain audit law: The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a new law that will require larger companies operating ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-new-business-supply-chain-audit-law-2024-04-24/
EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market: The European Commission launched a probe into China's public procurement of medical devices on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-opens-investigation-into-chinese-medical-device-market-2024-04-24/
EU Parliament backs clampdown on single-use plastic packaging: The European Parliament approved a proposed law on Wednesday that would ban certain single-use ...
reuters.com/business/environment/eu-parliament-backs-clampdown-single-use-plastic-packaging-2024-04-24/
Fast fashion: why unsold fashion can no longer be destroyed: If no one wants the sweater, it is shredded: That's how it's often gone until now ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/fast-fashion-warum-unverkaufte-mode-nicht-mehr-vernichtet-werden-darf-a-c7387a20-eb71-45ae-8955-2093e16fde9b
Joseph Deiss: Interview with former Federal Councillor on Europe and Switzerland: He was always a great internationalist. Now former Federal Councillor Joseph ...
nzz.ch/schweiz/interview-joseph-deiss-ld.1825742
Quick Glance: Joseph Deiss: Wanderings in Switzerland and European Politics
- Joseph Deiss shares insights from exploring Switzerland in his new book.
- He emphasizes the practicality and diversity of the Swiss population and the country's efficiency.
- Deiss discusses Switzerland's relationship with the EU, critiques current policies, and advocates for accession.
- He reflects on his time in the Federal Council, the challenges faced, and Switzerland's political landscape.
Apple rejects Spotify’s update with pricing information for EU users: The music streaming company said it is not opting into Apple's new DMA changes that ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/spotify-submits-a-new-update-to-apple-with-pricing-information-for-eu-users/
TikTok responds to EU ultimatum over new rewards-for-views scheme: A European Commission spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a reply from TikTok ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
No more deposit-free beverage exports: A new EU regulation will also require a deposit when exporting German cans from 2029. Many voices describe this as a ...
nordschleswiger.dk/de/themen-des-tages-nordschleswig-daenemark-politik-wirtschaft-gesellschaft-international/schluss
Exclusive: Google rival Tuta complains to EU tech regulators about de-ranking: German email service Tuta Mail has complained to European Union tech regulators ...
reuters.com/technology/google-rival-tuta-complains-eu-tech-regulators-about-de-ranking-2024-04-24/
German business sentiment rises more than expected in April, Ifo finds: German business morale improved more than expected in April, a survey showed on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/german-business-sentiment-rises-april-finds-ifo-2024-04-24/
Think tank: Putin is not running out of money to fund war in Ukraine | DPA: Russia's economy will grow by 2.8% this year and expand at a slightly slower 2 ...
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Debate on competitiveness: Europe must dare to be more capitalism: The USA has left the EU behind economically. The Europeans don't want to admit why this is: ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/wettbewerbsfaehigkeit-europa-muss-mehr-kapitalismus-wagen-a-2db11cb6-02c2-407b-acbf-37647461f52e
The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?: The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-treasury-sanctions-assets-congress-0a3bc97a2d6d77ce3650c767db6ea7ed
Morning Bid: Yen on the brink, but Tesla pulls back: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook
reuters.com/markets/europe/global-markets-view-europe-2024-04-24/
Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
reuters.com/world/europe/rights-concerns-costs-undermine-turkey-eu-migrant-deal-say-auditors-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Rights Concerns, Costs Impact Turkiye-EU Migrant Deal
- Turkiye's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the EU migration deal with Ankara.
- EU auditors raised concerns about NGOs' ability to operate projects due to Turkiye's authoritarian turn and crackdown on dissent.
- The report highlighted challenges in managing EU aid amidst Turkiye's economic downturn and rule of law backsliding by Ankara.
- The European Commission's lack of cost analysis and uncertainty post-aid end call for improvements in impact demonstration, sustainability, and value for money.
Mykola Solskyj: Ukrainian agriculture minister apparently involved in corruption: The EU had made the fight against corruption a condition for Ukraine's ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-agrarminister-mykola-solskyj-offenbar-in-korruption-verwickelt-a-ff5652a7-969c-4fbb-a92b-5a22cb518853
New EU regulation aims to reduce packaging waste in households: Large packages that contain more air than product are to be banned in the EU in future ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-verpackung-muell-100.html
EU Raids Security Equipment Firm Under Foreign Subsidy Law: European Union watchdogs raided the premises of an unidentified security equipment firm in another ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/eu-raids-security-equipment-firm-under-foreign-subsidy-law
Stability Pact: The EU introduces new debt rules: The EU has strict budget requirements that member states must adhere to. However, many of them are ignoring the ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/stabilitaetspakt-die-eu-fuehrt-neue-schuldenregeln-ein-ld.1827553
Lies, deceit to weigh heavily on EU vote, warns parliament head: European Union voters are set to be bombarded with lies and disinformation from outside and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/lies-deceit-weigh-heavily-eu-vote-warns-parliament-head-2024-04-23/
German Economy Latest: Private Sector Returns to Growth: German private-sector activity grew for the first time in 10 months, adding to signs that a recovery is ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/german-economy-latest-private-sector-returns-to-growth
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Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges: Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing ...
ft.com/content/aae50967-e728-4c72-ab52-0ed7ef68cd30
Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
kyivindependent.com/latvia-to-stop-teaching-russian-as-foreign-language-in-schools/
Cases of suspected Chinese espionage in Europe: The arrest in Germany of a European Parliament aide on suspicion of "especially severe" espionage for China is ...
reuters.com/world/europe/cases-suspected-chinese-espionage-europe-2024-04-23/
Germany's Scholz calls for banking union in Europe: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday called for the completion of a European banking union ...
reuters.com/world/europe/germanys-scholz-calls-banking-union-europe-2024-04-23/
EU debt rules: Failed stability pact: The EU Parliament's approval of the "reform" of the Stability Pact is another low point in the struggle for a financial ...
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Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands: Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the ...
reuters.com/technology/google-invests-640-mln-new-data-centre-netherlands-2024-04-23/
NATO drills in Finland are provocative: Russia’s foreign ministry: NATO exercises starting on April 26 in Finland and in close proximity to the Russian-Finnish ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/nato-drills-in-finland-are-provocative-russia-s-foreign-ministry
EU Parliament confirms: Unsold fashion may no longer be destroyed: The Ecodesign Regulation has cleared the last major hurdle: In future, it will be illegal to ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/eu-unverkaufte-mode-darf-nicht-mehr-vernichtet-werden-a-5c145748-bb74-421e-abcf-578aa24766fa
Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/europe-not-nato-should-send-troops-ukraine
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
EU law: right to repair for consumers: Broken devices should be repaired instead of being thrown away. This is how the EU wants to protect the climate and ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/klima-nachhaltigkeit/eu-gesetz-recht-auf-reparatur-fuer-verbraucher-19673184.html
All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
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Europe's hope for cheap e-cars: PEKING. Large Chinese freighters have been heading for Europe for months. They have loaded electric cars ...
nachrichten.at/wirtschaft/europas-hoffnung-auf-guenstige-e-autos;art15,3942447
Bankers lose hope of London IPO revival for another year: Banks have mostly given up hope this year will bring a long-awaited recovery in UK IPOs ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/bankers-lose-hope-london-ipo-revival-another-year-2024-04-23/
Mice cause havoc on ship carrying 1.2m trays of Zespri kiwifruit to Europe: The company is working out how much of the $12m shipment - its first to Europe this ...
rnz.co.nz/news/country/514984/mice-cause-havoc-on-ship-carrying-1-point-2m-trays-of-zespri-kiwifruit-to-europe
Eurovision 2024: Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests: Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
ft.com/content/cc322202-97da-40e6-bdd2-ae1c89deea10
TikTok Risks Fines as EU Issues Ultimatum Over App Launch: The European Union opened a new probe Monday into whether ByteDance Ltd. violated the bloc’s new ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/tiktok-risks-fines-as-eu-issues-ultimatum-over-app-launch
NATO head Stoltenberg on whether delayed U.S. aid can still make a difference in Ukraine
pbs.org/newshour/show/nato-head-stoltenberg-on-whether-delayed-u-s-aid-can-still-make-a-difference-in-ukraine
Possible deployment: Prime Minister Tusk demands explanation for Polish President's nuclear weapons statement
spiegel.de/ausland/polen-premier-tusk-fordert-erklaerung-fuer-atomwaffen-aussage-von-praesidenten-duda-a-966994c5-083b-41f1-b8d5-9df736775f72
Quick Glance: Poland 'Ready' to Host Nuclear Weapons: President
- Poland is prepared to host nuclear weapons if NATO decides to deploy them due to Russia's militarization in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda stated in a recent interview.
- Being a NATO member and a strong supporter of Ukraine, Poland shares a border with both Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, Moscow's ally.
- He emphasized that discussions regarding nuclear cooperation between Poland and the United States have been ongoing for a considerable period.
- During the latest NATO summit in Vilnius, the allies committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure the credibility, effectiveness, safety, and security of the nuclear deterrent mission.
China Is Betting on a Trade-In Plan to Help Save Its Economy: China’s world-beating electric vehicle industry, at the heart of growing trade tensions with the US ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/china-is-betting-trade-ins-for-evs-fridges-can-help-save-its-economy
Europe's bank earnings to offer interest rate reality check: Investors should get a clearer picture this week of whether higher interest rates are still boosting ...
reuters.com/business/finance/europes-bank-earnings-offer-interest-rate-reality-check-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Poland's bold offer to host NATO missiles : Now The Echoes of the past rang out as the Spectre of nuclear brinkmanship loomed over Europe again ...
wionews.com/videos/polands-bold-offer-to-host-nato-missiles-714472
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