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Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
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Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
ECB's Lagarde hints it is too early to review inflation target: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hinted on Wednesday that it was too early for ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-lagarde-hints-it-is-too-early-review-inflation-target-2024-04-17/
Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russian-banks-profits-drop-slightly-mm-29-billion-march-2024-04-19/
ECB could cut rates more than three times in this year: Simkus: The European Central Bank could cut interest rates more than three times this year and the ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-could-cut-rates-more-than-three-times-this-year-simkus-2024-04-15/
Barclays reduces Fed rate cut view to one in 2024: Barclays economics team on Wednesday said it now sees the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting rates just one time in ...
reuters.com/business/finance/barclays-reduces-fed-rate-cut-view-one-2024-2024-04-10/
Indian consumer confidence at more than four-year high, cenbank data shows: Consumer confidence in India is at its highest level since mid-2019 ...
reuters.com/world/india/indian-consumer-confidence-more-than-four-year-high-cenbank-data-shows-2024-04-05/
Japan Q1 big manufacturers' mood down, seen falling further ahead -Tankan: Japanese big manufacturers' business confidence worsened in the three months to March ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-q1-big-manufacturers-mood-down-seen-falling-further-ahead-tankan-2024-04-01/
BOJ must support economy with easy policy, says Governor Ueda: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday it was important to support the economy with ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-must-support-economy-with-easy-policy-says-governor-ueda-2024-03-27/
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Yellen says expects rents, biggest contributor to inflation, to move down this year
reuters.com/markets/us/yellen-says-expects-rents-biggest-contributor-inflation-move-down-this-year-2024-03-13/
Europe's tireless farmers pressure policymakers to act: European policymakers have relaxed regulations aimed at protecting nature, established restrictions on ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/europes-tireless-farmers-pressure-policymakers-to-act
Japan’s rate shift will hit zombie firms hardest: podcast: The central bank could end an era of negative borrowing costs as early as next week ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/japans-rate-shift-will-hit-zombie-firms-hardest-podcast-2024-03-14/
French central bank taps provisions to cover 12 bln euro loss: The French central bank said on Friday it had tapped into its risk provisions to absorb a pre-tax ...
reuters.com/business/finance/french-central-bank-taps-provisions-cover-12-bln-euro-loss-2024-03-15/
ECB rate cut coming, but not just yet, says Governing Council's Kazimir: The European Central Bank is increasingly confident that inflation is coming down ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-rate-cut-coming-not-just-yet-says-governing-councils-kazimir-2024-03-11/
Apple, Alphabet and Meta: Brussels is planning the big blow: EU investigates DMA violations by Apple, Alphabet & Meta; Penalties of up to 20% of sales are ...
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Türkiye urges 'zero tolerance' for PKK terror group's hostilities in Europe
trtworld.com/turkiye/turkiye-urges-zero-tolerance-for-pkk-terror-groups-hostilities-in-europe-17534476
Quick Glance: Turkey urges 'zero tolerance' for PKK terror group's hostilities in Europe
- Supporters of the terrorist organisation gathered in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, attacking the police.
- The PKK is escalating hostilities against the Turkish community in Europe.
- The Turkish embassy requested increased security measures from German authorities.
- European countries were called upon to not tolerate PKK actions and bring perpetrators to justice.
Belgium says world witnessing ‘man-made catastrophe’ in Gaza: There has been a 44 per cent decrease in the volume of aid that Israel has allowed into Gaza since ...
thenationalnews.com/world/2024/03/19/belgium-says-world-witnessing-man-made-catastrophe-in-gaza/
Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
Kosovo-Serbia dinar meeting in Brussels ends with no progress: Meetings between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels on Monday over the use of the Serbian dinar in the ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/kosovo-serbia-dinar-meeting-in-brussels-ends-with-no-progress/
Frustration grows inside EU as German infighting hurts block's goals: Once considered a vital engine of the European Union, Germany is causing growing ...
reuters.com/world/europe/frustration-grows-inside-eu-german-infighting-hurts-blocks-goals-2024-02-23/
Credit card payments may not be possible this weekend: Paying with Maestro, Mastercard, Mastercard Debit, Visa, Visa Debit, JCB, UPI, Diners and American Express ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/976852/credit-card-payments-may-not-be-possible-this-weekend-tbtb
EU leaders meet with one mission: make Orbán lift his veto on Ukraine: Brussels is on Thursday set to be the scene of a momentous summit where European Union ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/01/eu-leaders-meet-in-brussels-with-one-single-mission-make-viktor-orban-lift-his-veto-on-ukr
Quick Glance: EU Fatigue: Orban vs. Ukraine - Polish PM
- Polish PM Donald Tusk believes EU countries will find arguments to convince Viktor Orban to unblock €50 billion for Ukraine.
- Tusk emphasizes the need to strengthen unity around Ukraine and address various issues.
- The Polish PM criticizes Orban's behavior as selfish and questions Hungary's commitment to the community.
- Orbán confirmed sending a compromise proposal to unblock €50 billion in EU funding for Ukraine.
State of the Union: Defence of democracy and aid for Gaza: Press freedom, artificial intelligence and the situation in the Gaza Strip are some of the key topics ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/15/state-of-the-union-defence-of-democracy-and-aid-for-gaza
'Ursula, we are here!': European farmers' outrage reaches Brussels
euronews.com/2024/02/01/ursula-we-are-here-european-farmers-anger-reaches-brussels-to-protest-at-eu-summit
IMF chief warns European governments may 'regret' backing protesting farmers: European governments should resist calls for greater financial support from ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240202-imf-chief-warns-european-governments-may-regret-backing-protesting-farmers
AI briefing: France's AI star has a lot of trouble with great news: Politicians in Brussels are angry because Mistral is joining forces with Microsoft ...
handelsblatt.com/technik/ki/ki-briefing-frankreichs-ki-star-hat-mit-super-nachricht-super-viel-aerger/100016952.html
Cooling inflation has bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve could start cutting rates as soon as March, however ... Show more reut.rs/3OGmVjh
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged and gave no hint of a possible reduction, reaffirming instead its commitment to fighting inflation reut.rs/3S9P7vH
Belgium to collect €16.4 million in unclaimed inheritances from 2023: The tax authorities can stake a claim to an estate in the absence of known heirs ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/883121/belgium-to-collect-e16-4-million-in-unclaimed-inheritances-from-2023
Brussels Dispatches: Why Brussels matters: We've partnered with the newsletter Brussels Dispatches to bring their accessible, personable and high level overview ...
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Russian economy shrank by 1.2% in 2022, less than previously thought - stats service
reuters.com/markets/europe/russian-economy-shrank-by-12-2022-less-than-previously-thought-stats-service-2023-12-29/
Man extradited from the UAE to Belgium for the first time: Franc G., born in 1992, arrived in Brussels on Saturday morning and will appear before an examining ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/857065/man-extradited-from-the-uae-to-belgium-for-the-first-time
Bud Light's Disastrous Year: The beleaguered beer brand has faced several months of furor following its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
newsweek.com/bud-light-dylan-mulvaney-donald-trump-kid-rock-ufc-boycott-gop-1854889
WATCH | Why Bill Gates entered Brussels’ sewer on World Toilet Day?: Bill Gates went inside a sewer to explore the hidden history of the sewage system.
financialexpress.com/world-news/watch-why-bill-gates-entered-brussels-sewer-on-world-toilet-daynbsp-bkg/3311687/
Quick Glance: Bill Gates Explores Sewer System in Brussels
- American billionaire Bill Gates visited the Sewer Museum in Brussels on World Toilet Day, November 19.
- In an Instagram video, Gates is seen exploring the sewer system and learning about Brussels' wastewater history.
- The video features Gates meeting scientists to understand the city's water waste system intricacies.
- Caption in the video sheds light on the importance of wastewater for global health on #WorldToiletDay.
Suspected Brussels attacker is dead: After the deadly attack on two Swedes, police in Brussels have shot and killed the suspected perpetrator ...
spiegel.de/ausland/bruessel-mutmasslicher-attentaeter-ist-tot-a-4dd287af-89e4-4b3e-87dc-01ba0300d98f
Swiss National Bank to pilot wholesale digital currency with UBS, other banks: The Swiss National Bank said on Thursday it will start a pilot project next month ...
reuters.com/technology/swiss-national-bank-pilot-wholesale-digital-currency-with-ubs-other-banks-2023-11-02/
KBC Group: A Good Income Play Within The European Banking Sector (Rating Downgrade)
seekingalpha.com/article/4654067-kbc-group-a-good-income-play-within-the-european-banking-sector
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Habeck and artificial intelligence: As minister, Robert Habeck is also responsible for artificial intelligence from Germany. He is firmly on the side of the ...
sueddeutsche.de/kultur/robert-habeck-kuenstliche-intelligenz-1.6305608
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Federal Minister of Economics Habeck gives steel production in Saarland top priority
saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/saar-wirtschaft/bundeswirtschaftsminister-habeck-gibt-stahlproduktion-im-saarland-hoechste-prioritaet_aid-101354343
Over 1.2 million m² of undeveloped public land and vacant buildings in Brussels: This land could help solve the capital's social housing crisis but some believe ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/778919/over-1-2-million-m%C2%B2-of-undeveloped-public-land-and-vacant-buildings-in-brussels
BoE's Dhingra says economy has 'already flatlined' - BBC: Bank of England policymaker Swati Dhingra said the economy has already flatlined and about 20% or 25% ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boes-dhingra-says-economy-has-already-flatlined-bbc-2023-10-12/
Anheuser-Busch says it will no longer amputate the tails of Budweiser's Clydesdales
npr.org/2023/09/21/1200817549/anheuser-busch-budweiser-clydesdale-horses-tail-amputation
Anheuser-Busch says it has stopped cutting tails of Clydesdales: Brewer Anheuser-Busch said on Wednesday it has stopped cutting off the tails of Clydesdale ...
reuters.com/business/environment/anheuser-bush-says-it-has-stopped-cutting-tails-clydesdales-2023-09-21/
EU’s Von der Leyen ‘Amazed’ by Ukraine Reform Progress: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-20/eu-s-von-der-leyen-amazed-by-ukraine-reform-progress
Protestors come out in force in Brussels against compulsory sexual education: A crowd gathered in protest against a proposed policy that would see all pupils in ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/681173/protestors-come-out-in-force-against-compulsory-sexual-education
Hitting the jackpot: Belgian banks see massive rise in profits: Belgium's six largest banks recorded total net earnings of €3.1 billion in the first half of ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/678554/hitting-the-jackpot-belgian-banks-post-massive-profit-increase
Bill Gates' foundation trust making Bud Light bet is a ‘mistake,’ former Anheuser-Busch exec says
foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/bill-gates-big-bet-bud-light-mistake-former-anheuser-busch-exec
Bill Gates Puts $100 Million Behind Bud Light After Dylan Mulvaney Backlash: While the company’s share value dropped 9 percent in six months, it has slightly ...
thedailybeast.com/bill-gates-puts-dollar100-million-behind-bud-light-after-dylan-mulvaney-backlash
Rahul Gandhi reacts to India-Bharat name row: ‘Absurd, panic reaction': Rahul Gandhi said India-Bharat name row shows the fear of the government ...
hindustantimes.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-reacts-to-india-bharat-name-row-panic-reaction-bit-of-fear-101694164191045.html
Quick Glance: Implications of Renaming India to Bharat
- What would be the consequences of India changing its name to Bharat?
- Would the domain name of Indian websites also undergo a change?
- Would organizations named after India be affected?
- Molly Gambhir provides further insights
Dylan Mulvaney: Bud Light beer takes sales hit after backlash over ad campaign featuring transgender influencer
news.sky.com/story/dylan-mulvaney-bud-light-beer-takes-sales-hit-after-backlash-over-ad-campaign-featuring-transgender-influencer-12932886
Quick Glance: Bud Light Sales Plunge After Controversy with Transgender Influencer
- Bud Light sales plummet following Dylan Mulvaney controversy
- Bud Light loses its position as America's best-selling beer after more than two decades
- Bud Light revenue decline is offset by global brands like Stella Artois and Corona
Adidas and AB InBev influencer hangover may return: Adidas (ADSGn.DE) and Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR) are showing some unexpected resilience in the face of ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/adidas-ab-inbev-influencer-hangover-may-return-2023-08-03/
Quick Glance: Adidas and AB InBev Influencer Hangover Could Potentially Return
- Adidas successfully sold potentially toxic Yeezy sneakers for approximately 400 million euros.
- The value attributed by consumers to the remaining Yeezy shoes helped Adidas decrease its projected operating loss for 2023 from 700 million euros to 450 million euros.
- Adidas has not yet revealed its plans to replace its high-margin Yeezy sneakers.
'Belgium's banks are fighting again for clients,' De Croo says: The Belgian leader also said that high demand for the so-called Van Peteghem bonds shows that ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/666696/belgiums-banks-are-fighting-again-for-clients-de-croo-says-on-special-one-year-bonds
Insight: Wegovy weight-loss injection factory plagued by sterile-safety failures: The factory that fills the self-injection pens for booming weight-loss drug ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/wegovy-weight-loss-injection-factory-plagued-by-sterile-safety-failures-2023-07-27/
Old Ted Cruz Post Shows Him Pouring A Different Pint From Current Bud Light Gripes
huffpost.com/entry/ted-cruz-marketing-beer-children-bud-light_n_64deea5be4b00205f646fe58
How Modelo beat Bud Light in America’s beer market: After the Bud Light boycott, Modelo has become America’s top-selling beer in retail stores ...
vox.com/money/2023/8/4/23818909/modelo-bud-light-sales-ab-inbev-constellation-brands-dylan-mulvaney
Interest rates and cheaper glasses: What changes in Belgium on 1 August?: While it seems unlikely that 1 August will bring better weather for Belgium ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/625598/interest-rates-and-cheaper-glasses-what-changes-in-belgium-on-1-august
French central bank head warns against raising ECB inflation target: France's central bank head Francois Villeroy de Galhau pushed back on Sunday against a ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/french-central-bank-head-warns-against-raising-ecb-inflation-target-2023-07-09/
In honor of Disability Pride Month, Amp leaders spotlight the brands that champion disability inclusivity all year long. Explore more: ow.ly/rNfy50PjTva
AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris Sees Input Cost Inflation Slowing: The head of Bud Light maker Anheuser Busch InBev NV, the world’s biggest beer maker ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-03/ab-inbev-ceo-sees-cost-inflation-easing-later-this-year
Bud Light: How a beer brand ruined itself with the right. And then with the left: That supermarkets are stuck with cans, that managers are in need of explanation ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/bud-light--wie-es-sich-eine-biermarke-mit-rechts-verdarb--und-dann-mit-links-33635794.html
Ron DeSantis Confronted With His Own Bud Light Stance After Legal Threat: DeSantis has suggested suing Bud Light's parent company over its loss of value ...
newsweek.com/ron-desantis-confronted-bud-light-stance-legal-threat-1816178
Decaying Rome Drawing Inspiration From Milan's Expo Success: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-07-01/decaying-rome-drawing-inspiration-from-milan-s-expo-success
Here’s how Bud Light became the latest corporate bogeyman for Ron DeSantis: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sets his sights on Bud Light, the latest development in ...
cnn.com/2023/07/21/business/desantis-bud-light-explainer/
Joe Exotic Wades In on Bud Light Fallout, Shares Mocked-Up Budweiser Can: "Tiger King" star says Budweiser could sell more beer by "putting the world's favorite ...
newsweek.com/joe-exotic-wades-bud-light-fallout-shares-mocked-budweiser-can-1813208
Lancashire EncroChat crime gang took down by ham sandwich and can of Stella: Richard Wylie and Richard Whiteside have been jailed while police still want to ...
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/lancashire-encrochat-drug-gang-took-27296596
Sustainable holidays in Europe - Travelers are divided: Europe prepares for the holiday season - industry representatives and politicians met on Wednesday in ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/06/27/nachhaltiger-urlaub-in-europa-reisende-sind-gespalten
Art Nouveau’s golden hour: a year-long architecture festival in Brussels : The events aim to both revive appreciation of the aesthetic movement — and explore its ...
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Bud Light’s 4th Of July Tweet Shows It Lost the War for America: Budweiser is in a position from which it can't extricate itself. And the situation will cost ...
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Paid articlePaid Dylan Mulvaney Says Bud Light Never Reached Out to Her Following Anti-Trans Backlash
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Belgians visiting the country's art cities in record numbers: Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Leuven, Mechelen, Liege, Charleroi and Mons are considered to be ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/505468/belgians-visiting-the-countrys-art-cities-in-record-numbers
Bud Light 24-pack sells for $3.49 in at least one store as sales tank: report: Bud Light sales continue to decline amid backlash over the Dylan Mulvaney ad ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/bud-light-24-pack-sells-3-49-least-1-store-sales-tank-report
Companies ignore Target and Bud Light backlash and carry on with 2023 Pride celebrations
axios.com/2023/06/01/pride-month-target-bud-light-backlash-commitment
Modelo dethrones Bud Light as top-selling US beer amid boycott: After more than two decades, Bud Light in May lost its spot as the No.-1 selling U.S ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2023/06/14/modelo-passes-bud-light-top-beer/70322538007/
Bud Light Brewer Wants Focus Back on Beer After Transgender Row: Stung by the backlash from US political conservatives over its collaboration with a transgender ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-15/bud-light-brewer-wants-focus-back-on-beer-after-transgender-row
Kiszla: Sorry, Mr. Joel Embiid. But we all know Nikola Jokic is real MVP of everyday Budweiser-drinking peeps.
denverpost.com/2023/05/02/nuggets-nikola-jokic-nba-mvp-voting-joel-embiid-playoffs-michael-malone-spongebob-underwear-mark-kiszla-column
'Thrown in their faces': Bud Light salespeople say boycott is hurting commission
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Bud Light Executive Says Misinformation Drove Controversy: Mulvaney Campaign Was ‘Not An Advertisement’
forbes.com/sites/katherinehamilton/2023/05/08/bud-light-executive-says-misinformation-drove-controversy-mulvaney-campaign-was-not-an-advertisement/
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