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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.
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 ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/eu-antitrust-regulators-warn-iag-air-europa-deal-may-reduce-competition-2024-04-26/
Fast-fashion giant Shein is the latest to face EU's strictest digital regulations
qz.com/shein-to-face-stricter-eu-regulations-meta-tik-tok-amaz-1851439129
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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 ...
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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
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Humza Yousaf insists he will not resign — as it happened: Conservatives and Labour push motions of no confidence in Scottish leader but Alba’s Ash Regan is ...
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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
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
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
‘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
SNP crisis: What happens if Humza Yousaf wins a vote of no confidence? Could he continue as First Minister?
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-in-crisis-what-happens-if-humza-yousaf-wins-a-vote-of-no-confidence-could-he-continue-on-as-first-minister-4606463
Farm fatality report is 'stark and sobering reminder': NFU Scotland calls for action to reduce risk on farms
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The colonialist overtones of EU’s green trade crusade: Many middle-income countries show reserves of pragmatic tolerance that Europeans do not necessarily ...
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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 ...
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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/
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
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
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 ...
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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/
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/
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 ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/eu-schuldenregeln-gescheiterer-stabilitaetspakt-19673767.html
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
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
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
Paid articlePaidQuick 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.
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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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
‘Affectionate’ lurcher searching for forever home after 176 days up for adoption: Scottish SPCA issued a new appeal for a young lurcher, named Crypto ...
news.stv.tv/north/affectionate-lurcher-searching-for-forever-home-after-176-days-up-for-adoption
EU's 2050 net zero goals at risk as EV rollout faces setbacks: The EU needs to rethink its policies to make a 2035 ban on new petrol car sales feasible as ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eus-2050-net-zero-goals-risk-ev-rollout-faces-setbacks-2024-04-22/
What are the new post-Brexit border controls starting on April 30?: On April 30, the second phase of Britain's new post-Brexit border controls for food imports ...
reuters.com/world/europe/what-are-new-post-brexit-border-controls-starting-april-30-2024-04-22/
EU companies grapple with expiry of Russia sanctions carve-out : Europe-based multinationals will no longer be able to offer professional services to Russian ...
ft.com/content/4cd98aea-8783-4f54-b595-5a3b81d3312c
What to do about the EU’s relative decline: The European Union will be marginalised if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/what-do-about-eus-relative-decline-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Addressing the EU's Relative Decline
- The EU faces marginalization if it continues to shrink compared to other parts of the world.
- There are two ways to look at the EU's relative decline: living standards and power.
- The EU is dealing with different threats from aggressive Russia, China, and the United States.
- To tackle the challenges, the EU needs to strengthen its single market, invest in key industries, and focus on future technologies.
EU Is Set to Impose Iran Sanctions for Missile Attacks on Israel: European Union foreign and defense ministers are poised to reach a political agreement on ...
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Balance for 2023: A year of climate contrasts in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes: heat, fires, high water levels. Climate change has brought new weather ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/klima-europa-extrem-2023-copernicus-100.html
Broadcom's critics reject its cloud licensing changes: Broadcom's critics on Monday rejected the U.S. chipmaker's changes to its cloud licensing practices ...
reuters.com/technology/broadcoms-critics-reject-its-cloud-licensing-changes-2024-04-22/
Bremen Institute: Shipping traffic is likely to miss the climate target: According to EU guidelines, shipping should become climate neutral by 2050 ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/weltwirtschaft/schiffsverkehr-klima-nachhaltigkeit-co2-emissionen-lng-e-fuels-100.html
Wind offshore Scotland: Towering turbine with 'power boost' blades stands tall at Moray West wind farm in north-east
scotsman.com/news/environment/wind-offshore-scotland-towering-turbine-with-power-boost-blades-stands-tall-at-moray-west-wind-farm-in-north-east-4602490
The EU is preparing to expand its sanctions on Iran as a political warning after the attack on Israel
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-22/the-eu-is-preparing-to-expand-its-sanctions-on-iran-as-a-political-warning-after-the-attack-on-israel.html
‘Affectionate’ lurcher searching for forever home after 176 days up for adoption: Scottish SPCA issued a new appeal for a young lurcher, named Crypto ...
news.stv.tv/north/affectionate-lurcher-searching-for-forever-home-after-176-days-up-for-adoption
Czechia wants to restrict travel for Russian diplomats again: Czechia will propose restricting the movement of Russian diplomats within countries in the Schengen ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452322/
Bundestag parliamentary group initiative: CDU and CSU want import ban on food from Russia
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/ukrainekrieg-cdu-und-csu-wollen-importverbot-fuer-lebensmittel-aus-russland-a-e1b2cafd-46be-42c3-902f-286a927f02df
Fuel consumption: EU data shows shocking reality - Hybrids and BMW far above it: A data collection shows that the fuel consumption of some car manufacturers is ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/spritverbrauch-eu-daten-zeigen-schockierende-realitaet-hybride-und-bmw-weit-drueber-zr-93024204.html
How regulatory stability, enhanced coordination and joint funding are crucial to transform European Industry
euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/how-regulatory-stability-enhanced-coordination-and-joint-funding-are-crucial-to-transform-european-industry/
SSEN’s ‘monster pylon’ plan across Aberdeenshire prompts farmers’ tractor protest
news.stv.tv/north/ssens-monster-pylon-plan-across-aberdeenshire-prompts-farmers-tractor-protest
Europe still fails to make enough of its size — here’s how to fix that: EU leaders must match the boldness of Thatcher and Delors
ft.com/content/f6200dc5-e42b-4356-9951-70ca3a94cd0a
German Opposition to Joint EU Debt Is Political as Well as Legal: German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said he’s opposed to a new round of joint debt ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-20/german-opposition-to-joint-eu-debt-is-political-as-well-as-legal
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Iran-Israel tensions: Can Iran's economy handle a war?: Iran is suffering from inflation, currency depreciation and the impact of international sanctions ...
dw.com/en/iran-israel-tensions-can-irans-economy-handle-a-war/a-68862368
Even after House acts, U.S. faces protracted battle over paying for Ukraine: At the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in D.C., U.S. officials pushed ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/20/imf-world-bank-ukraine-russia-assets/
Hungary's Orban tells EU top officials their time is up: The European Union's top officials must be replaced as they do not deserve another chance after the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/get-your-hat-leave-hungarys-orban-tells-eu-top-officials-2024-04-19/
Hungary's Orbán launches EU election campaign with pledge to 'occupy Brussels': Hungary's prime minister has portrayed Europe as a continent teetering on the ...
apnews.com/article/orban-hungary-eu-elections-c06a7625d8d4f8d5d4f550caf9a34178
Spain Says Germany Can Find a Way to Make Joint EU Borrowing Work: The European Union will be able to find a way to raise more joint debt that is acceptable to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/spain-says-germany-can-find-a-way-to-make-joint-eu-borrowing-work
Paid articlePaid EU imposes sanctions against violent West Bank settlers: The European Union said on Friday it had agreed to impose sanctions against four people and two entities ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/eu-imposes-sanctions-against-violent-west-bank-settlers-2024-04-19/
IMF urges Italy, France to spend less, Germany to loosen purse strings: Italy and France should cut spending faster than they currently plan to keep debt under ...
reuters.com/world/europe/imf-urges-italy-france-spend-less-germany-loosen-purse-strings-2024-04-19/
Apple's offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say
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Moldovan youth is more than ready to join the EU: Brussels opened accession negotiations with Moldova in December 2023 – at the same time as Ukraine ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240418-moldovan-youth-is-more-than-ready-to-join-the-eu
Subsidy race with US and China would harm Europe’s ailing economy, IMF warns: Fund urges EU to avoid ‘protectionist’ policies and focus on cutting internal trade ...
ft.com/content/0ee289a9-8414-40bb-ac3b-ab6f04bd1f4f
Hungary's government to consider fuel price intervention on Wednesday: Hungary's government is not ruling out intervening in fuel prices and will discuss the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/hungarys-government-consider-fuel-price-intervention-wednesday-2024-04-19/
IDA: Constitutional reform format doomed to fail - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: INNOVATIVE Democratic Alliance (IDA) political leader Dr Denise Tsoiafatt Angus ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/23/ida-constitutional-reform-format-doomed-to-fail/
Lufthansa seeks to persuade EU regulators over ITA stake buy: Lufthansa executives and lawyers will attend a day-long hearing in Brussels on Friday to try to ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/lufthansa-seeks-persuade-eu-regulators-over-ita-stake-buy-2024-04-19/
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