Von der Leyen Calls for Changes Over US Protectionism
In the conflict over the US subsidy policy, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a change of course in European investment policy. Von der Leyen proposes, among other things, to relax the
EU Commission Seeks to Sanction Hungary
The EU Commission recommends only releasing corona aid and subsidies for Hungary when the country implements demands for the rule of law. The EU Council of Ministers still has to approve the recommendation. Hungary fears that
A Renewed Emphasis on Bioweapons in Geneva
More than 180 countries want to negotiate more concrete monitoring of biological weapons in Geneva. The corona pandemic’s consequences had shaken governments, explained the conference‘s president. The Biological Weapons Convention contracting states want to start new
Most Parts of Ukraine Back on Power Grid
Ukrainians have repaired much of the power grid destroyed by Russia. Progress has also been made in the supply of water and heat. Large parts of Ukraine’s electricity and water supply have been restored four days
Women Hold Just Four Out of 36 CEO Positions in Ireland’s Publicly Listed Companies
The fifth annual report of the Balance for Better Business Review Group, published today, reveals that while Irish businesses have made significant progress in achieving gender balance at Board level over the past year, there are
Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia Set for Full Participation as Schengen Area Members
The European Union Justice and Home Affairs Council, under the steer of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, will vote on 8 December on the full participation of Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia in
Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia Set for Full Participation as Schengen Area Members
The European Union Justice and Home Affairs Council, under the steer of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, will vote on 8 December on the full participation of Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia in the Schengen area without internal border controls. The European Commission has called upon the Council to take the necessary […]
MEPs to Push For Ambitious Outcome at COP27
An official delegation from the European Parliament is in Egypt this week to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, taking place in Sharm el Sheik. The delegation is led by Dutch MEP, Bas Eickhout with German MEP, Peter Liese as Vice-Chair. The European Parliament adopted its position on COP27 on 20 October 2022. […]
EU Proposes New Euro 7 Standards to Reduce Pollutant Emissions from Vehicles
The EU Commission has presented a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambition. Road transport is the largest source of air pollution in cities. In 2018, more than 39% of NOx and 10% of primary PM2.5 and PM10 emissions in the […]
Past Eight Years on Track to be Warmest on Record
The past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) provisional State of the Global Climate in 2022 report, launched to coincide with the opening of the COP27 UN climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. High temperatures fuelled by ever-rising greenhouse gas concentrations, and […]
250 Metres of Nord Stream Destroyed
Metre-deep craters and a debris field on the seabed: An investigation by the operating company reveals for the first time the full extent of the damage to the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline. It is therefore destroyed over a length of 250 metres. A good five weeks after leaks were discovered on the Nord Stream […]
