Head of EU Border Protection Resigns
The head of the EU border protection agency Frontex, Leggeri, has vacated the post with immediate effect. He has been criticized for possible illegal pushbacks by people seeking protection in the Mediterranean. Fabrice Leggeri is no
Bulgarian media is happy hunting ground for Russian trolls
Moscow is making good on threats to cut off gas supplies to Europe, with Poland and Bulgaria being the first ones to be affected. The move will only aggravate the sharp widening of the left (pro-Russian)
Biden Seeks to Support Ukraine with 33 billion
US President Biden has asked Congress for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fight against Russia. Much of this is earmarked for military and security aid. The US government wants to support Ukraine with further
EU Member States Urged to Prepare for Next Phase of Covid Pandemic
The European Commission has called on member states to take action before autumn to ensure vigilance and continued coordination of health preparedness in response to the Covid 19 Pandemic. The Commission is proposing a set of
Europe Should bet on Rail Innovations to get Passenger Levels Back on Track
Last week, a federal judge in Florida ruled the obligation to wear a mask on aircraft and other forms of public transportation to be unlawful. The decision, which reversed a proposed extension to the mask mandate
Moscow has Stopped Supplying gas to Poland and Bulgaria
Gazprom stops all gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, as Poland had refused to comply with Russia’s demand for payment in rubles. President Morawiecki speaks of a possible attempt at blackmail. The Russian state-owned company Gazprom
Moscow has Stopped Supplying gas to Poland and Bulgaria
Gazprom stops all gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, as Poland had refused to comply with Russia’s demand for payment in rubles. President Morawiecki speaks of a possible attempt at blackmail. The Russian state-owned company Gazprom will stop all gas deliveries to Bulgaria and Poland from Wednesday. The Bulgarian gas company Bulgargaz has been informed […]
Covéa’s recent deals highlight growth in reinsurance sector and Franco-Italian ventures
The European Commission recently approved the merger between French mutual insurance giant Covéa and PartnerRe, a reinsurance company owned by the Italian group Exor. The agreement, which was concluded in December for a reported €7.8 billion, represents an astute investment as it enabled the French firm to acquire PartnerRe for only 1.28 times its book […]
Digital Services Act to Make Internet Safer for European Citizens
The EU Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA) in order to make the internet a safer space for EU citizens. Described as ‘a world first in the field of digital regulation’ the DSA follows the principle that what is illegal offline must also be illegal online. […]
Huawei’s resurgence hit by fresh French investigations
Just a matter of days ago, it appeared as though Huawei was in good shape for a company which has had to contend with years of US sanctions. Although Huawei did post a drop-off in revenue of some 29% last year, it recently announced record net gains of around $17.8 billion and rewarded its shareholders—in […]
Pepco Group Pledges Price Protection for European Consumers
The fast-growing pan-European variety discount retailer, Pepco Group, owner of the PEPCO and Dealz brands in Europe and Poundland in the UK, is reporting strong strategic progress and trading growth despite a challenging trading environment. The group has announced a 17.5% increase in revenue for the second trading quarter and first half ending 31st March […]
