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Sorbonne speech: Will Macron's European plea be heard?: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a paradigm shift in a Paris speech on European ...
dw.com/en/sorbonne-speech-will-macrons-european-plea-be-heard/a-68922067
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.
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.
On March 18th, the European Union signed a €7.4 billion "comprehensive partnership" with Egypt in a bid to curb flows of irregular migration to ...
Quick Glance: EU Announces $8 Billion Aid Package for Egypt
- The EU unveiled a 7.4 billion-euro aid package for Egypt to address concerns over migration.
- The deal was signed by Egyptian President el-Sissi and European Commission President von der Leyen.
- The package includes grants and loans over three years, aiming to enhance Egypt-EU cooperation.
- EU will assist Egypt in border fortification and collaborate on migration and terrorism challenges.
#Europeans give a thumbs down to the European Union's efforts to control irregular migration and demand stronger border controls.Half of Europeans disapprove of EU migration policy and demand stronger border controls, poll shows - Saudi Gazette
Self-proclaimed 'EU nerd' Stubb elected Finnish president: Former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb has returned to politics, emerging as the country's most-trusted ...
euobserver.com/eu-elections/158059
Quick Glance: Alexander Stubb New President of Finland
- Stubb wins election against Haavisto for foreign and security policy.
- Stubb secures victory with 51.6% of the votes, Haavisto receives 48.4%.
- Stubb will significantly influence Finland's NATO policies.
- As Finland's new president, Stubb will command the armed forces.
Oramah’s developmental commercial banking idea needs Elumelu’s Africapitalism: Professor Benedict Oramah’s recent articulation of Development Commercial Banking ...
punchng.com/oramahs-developmental-commercial-banking-idea-needs-elumelus-africapitalism/
Herbivorous Europe finally turns into a more muscular actor: Europeans must scale up the efforts to provide Ukraine with all the support it needs to stand up to ...
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/herbivorous-europe-finally-turns-into-a-more-muscular-actor/
Quick Glance: Europe Steps Up: Support for Ukraine and Stability
- Europe must increase efforts to support Ukraine, regardless of US backing for Kyiv.
- €50bn financial support agreement for Ukraine 2024-2027 strengthens state against Russia and towards EU.
- EU's decision on Ukraine's accession and financial aid crucial for EU's security and credibility.
- Europe needs a strategic approach to ensure stability and security, fostering a serious conversation on protection.
'Wake-up call': Far-right parties set to make huge gains in 2024 EU elections: The European parliamentary elections in June could see a radical shake-up of the ...
thelocal.se/20240124/wake-up-call-far-right-parties-set-to-make-huge-gains-in-2024-eu-elections
Quick Glance: EU Election 2024: Surge of Right-Wing Populists
- New poll predicts a strong surge of right-wing populists in the EU election in June.
- Forecast suggests significant gains for far-right factions that could become the third-largest group in Parliament.
- Conservative groups are also expected to see increases.
- Nevertheless, pro-European forces could still form a majority in the Parliament.
Super League v UEFA: What’s next? : 23 years after the Bosman ruling, another Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice (ECJ) judgment has shaken the ...
euronews.com/2023/12/21/super-league-v-uefa-whats-next
EU to grant €87m to Egypt for migration, raising implementation questions: In this episode, the Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the EU’s plan to grant €87 ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/podcast/eu-to-grant-e87m-to-egypt-for-migration-raising-implementation-questions/
Europe’s far right goes mainstream: In the 21st century, Europe’s far right is firmly ensconced in the mainstream, and reflects political attitudes no longer ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/11/27/europe-far-right-geert-wilders-dutch-election-mainstream/
Quick Glance: Rise of Hard Right in Dutch Politics
- Inclusion of hard-right in ruling coalitions is becoming common
- Geert Wilders's victory poses a challenge for the EU
- Further success for the hard right in upcoming elections is likely
- Restricting migration remains a key focus for the hard right
European Commission proposes tougher legislation against human traffickers: According to Frontex, over 90% of irregular migrants arriving in the European Union ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/11/29/european-commission-proposes-tougher-legislation-against-human-traffickers_6298030_4.html
Quick Glance: EU Proposes Stricter Legislation Against Traffickers
- Frontex reports that over 90% of irregular migrants entering the European Union have been coerced to pay smugglers at some point during their journey.
- On Tuesday, November 28, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen convened representatives from approximately 60 countries in Brussels to launch a global alliance to combat human trafficking.
EU is ill-equipped to meet growing global threats: The European Union would be more effective in a dangerous world if its 27 members could not veto so many joint ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/eu-is-ill-equipped-meet-growing-global-threats-2023-11-27/
Quick Glance: Enhancing EU Effectiveness Against Global Threats
- The EU needs to improve its effectiveness in a dangerous world by preventing the blockade of many joint initiatives by its 27 members.
- The introduction of qualified majority voting allows new countries to participate in areas such as regulating the internal market.
- An obvious solution would be to scrap these vetoes, but this step would itself first have to receive unanimous agreement from all member states.
- One suggestion was to replace qualified majority voting with a so-called supermajority voting, where a country could block a measure if it could get at least one other country to agree.
The rise and fall of geopolitical Europe: The EU’s approach to Ukraine held the premise of showing what a geopolitical Europe could mean ...
politico.eu/article/rise-and-fall-geopolitical-europe-ukraine-russia-israel-palestine-commission/
Quick Glance: The Rise and Fall of Geopolitical Europe
- Europe's policy towards Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows success and clear vision
- Europe's policy is based on three pillars: clear vision, impressive instrumentarium, and unity
- Europe is standing behind a clear strategy to support Ukraine
- Europe's geopolitical role is not singular, but also includes other actors such as Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and China
The rise and fall of geopolitical Europe: The EU’s approach to Ukraine held the premise of showing what a geopolitical Europe could mean ...
politico.eu/article/rise-and-fall-geopolitical-europe-ukraine-russia-israel-palestine-commission/
What is the idea (or word) that will define 2024?: POLITICO’s columnists weigh in with their predictions for the year ahead.
politico.eu/article/word-idea-define-2024-isolationism-elections-peace-fracture-trump/
Climate fairness on a Dutch ballot: Europe’s architect for achieving climate neutrality faces a national election that may show how voters view the shared burden ...
csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2023/1121/Climate-fairness-on-a-Dutch-ballot
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China probe row adds to EU’s Green Deal woes: Diplomats warn against provoking Beijing to avoid further delaying bloc’s climate ambitions
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: China probe complicates EU Green Deal
- Diplomats caution against provoking Beijing to avoid further delays in the EU's climate goals
- Certain aspects of the EU Green Deal have been diluted or postponed due to opposition from industry and agriculture
- The EU's reliance on Chinese imports for clean technologies could face additional challenges from an investigation into subsidies for Chinese electric car manufacturers
- Competition from the US is deterring investments in Europe's green technology industry
Booking.com Shows the True Scope of the EU’s Big Tech Crackdown: European competition authorities have blocked an acquisition by Dutch travel company Booking as ...
wired.com/story/the-bookingcom-decision-shows-the-true-scope-of-the-eus-big-tech-crackdown/
Thanks to the new space probe: You've never seen the sun like this before: The Solar Orbiter space probe is intended to explore the sun. Researchers from ESA and ...
businessinsider.de/wissenschaft/ein-neuer-kamera-hack-einer-raumsonde-sorgt-fuer-noch-nie-gesehene-einblicke-in-die-atmosphaere-der-sonne/
Former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb to run for president: Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said on Wednesday (16 August) that he will be a candidate ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/former-finnish-pm-alexander-stubb-to-run-for-president/
This development has unveiled previously concealed details of the Sun's corona, surpassing the capabilities of traditional coronagraphs.tinyurl.com/299kckus
Scientists ‘hack’ Solar Orbiter’s camera to get a better look at the sun: The instrument team for the Solar Orbiter's ultraviolet camera have found a new ...
digitaltrends.com/space/solar-orbiter-camera-hack/
Camera “hack” lets Solar Orbiter look deeper into the sun’s atmosphere: Scientists have made a spectacular discovery: With the help of a clever camera hack from ...
t3n.de/news/kamera-hack-esa-solar-orbiter-eui-sonnenatmosphaere-bilder-1574692/
Comedian, actor, president: Volodymyr Zelenskyj has been many things. Now he is also the main target of Russian propaganda ... Show more
#5 Gucci, Greed and Gay Parade - Facts, front and fakes - Disinformation in the war against Ukraine | Podcast on Spotify
#5 Gucci, Greed and Gay Parade - Facts, front and fakes - Disinformation in the war against Ukraine | Podcast on Spotify
US economist withdraws from EU post after political storm: Fiona Scott Morton, a former Obama administration official, decides against commission job policing ...
ft.com/content/4747c78d-89d4-4166-add3-5733015c0200
Paid articlePaid 'Now is the time to start thinking about a new framework for economic policy': Economist Jean Pisani-Ferry argues that the US Federal Reserve and the European ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2023/09/02/now-is-the-time-to-start-thinking-about-a-new-framework-for-economic-policy_6120098_23.html
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After plunging into the political mainstream, Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni is now shocking markets and upsetting big business
cnbc.com/2023/08/23/giorgia-meloni-italys-far-right-leader-is-shocking-markets.html
Italy's Meloni hosts conference on immigration with regional leaders: Italy hosted Mediterranean leaders in Rome on Sunday at a conference aimed at extending an ...
france24.com/en/europe/20230723-italy-s-meloni-hosts-conference-on-immigration-with-regional-leaders
Quick Glance: Meloni hosts conference on immigration with regional leaders
- Italy welcomed Mediterranean leaders in Rome for a conference to extend an EU-supported agreement with Tunisia, aiming to reduce the arrival of migrants on European shores.
- The United Arab Emirates pledged 100 million euros ($111 million) to that fund during a press conference following the event.
- Meloni promised to halt the arrival of migrants in Italy during the 2022 election campaign, where nearly 80,000 coastal arrivals have been recorded since January, compared to 33,000 in the same period last year.
- Italy and the European Commission have sought to increase collaboration with Tunisia and have promised financial support to curb emigration from its territory.
Solar Orbiter discovers tiny jets that could power the solar wind: The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has discovered a multitude of tiny jets of material ...
phys.org/news/2023-08-solar-orbiter-tiny-jets-power.html
That's why the sun is hotter outside than inside: Researchers provide explanation for the first time
t3n.de/news/sonne-aussen-heisser-innen-forscher-erklaerung-1567287/
Spanish Pre-Presidency Conference - Elcano Royal Institute: Two-day conference organised in Madrid to discuss the aims and priorities of the incoming Spanish ...
realinstitutoelcano.org/en/activities/spanish-pre-presidency-conference/
Working towards a standard for measuring a building’s energy use : Sustainability and ESG are now at the heart of investment decisions so it’s critical that ...
businesspost.ie/property/working-towards-a-standard-for-measuring-a-buildings-energy-use/
Stubb: "No plans" to run for president: Alexander Stubb was Prime Minister in 2014 and 2015, but says he is satisfied with his current role as an ...
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