European Markets Analyzing Federal Reserve Policy Direction European markets cautiously optimistic as investors await Fed policy decisions. Uncertainty surrounds interest rates, inflation, and economic growth. Top News · May 8, 2024
Texan creativity festival SXSW to launch London edition in Shoreditch European debut to take over venues, galleries, clubs and spaces with focus on continent’s creative talent The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
‘Double punishment’: the racial discrimination in Europe’s rental housing market People of colour are disproportionately affected by the crisis, even as far-right parties seek to scapegoat them, campaigners warn The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Chinese network behind one of world’s ‘largest online scams’ Exclusive: Vast web of fake shops touting designer brands took money and personal details from 800,000 people in Europe and US, data suggests The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Europe's Record-Breaking Temperature Streak Continues In April April's record-breaking temperatures highlight the urgent need for global action on climate change. Efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to re... Top News · May 8, 2024
Chinese EV Makers Expanding Production To Europe Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers NIO, XPeng Motors, BYD, and Great Wall Motor plan to set up manufacturing plants in Europe to meet the rising demand... Top News · May 8, 2024
China's Xi In Serbia For Talks To Boost Economic Ties Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
Europe Student Gaza Protests Spread, Sparking Clashes, Arrests Student protests to demand that universities sever ties with Israel over the Gaza war spread in Europe on Tuesday, sparking clashes and arrests as fresh protests broke out in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria. International Business Times · May 7, 2024
Why are echelons never a factor at the Giro d'Italia? The lack of windy conditions in Italy means flat stages destined for breaks and bunch sprints Cycling News · May 7, 2024
Macron hosts Xi in French Pyrenees to talk Ukraine and ongoing conflict in Gaza French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains as he put pressure on Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade arrangements. Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2024
Europe’s election campaigns are under the constant threat of foreign interference François-Xavier Bellamy, the top candidate for the conservative Les Républicains party in the upcoming European elections, revealed Monday that he had been targeted by an attempted cyberattack launched by a group believed to be linked to the Chinese government. Coming soon after Socialist Party candidate Raphaël Glucksmann’s announcement that he… France 24 · May 7, 2024
Mash Goes Big with Retro-Inspired FR750 Motorcycle French moto brand Mash has launched the FR750 in the European market, a motorcycle built by Chinese brand Shineray. RideApart · May 7, 2024
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian President Putin inaugurated in Kremlin ceremony boycotted by the US and many European Union nations due to the war in Ukraine Evening Standard · May 7, 2024
China’s Xi Jinping to head for Serbia on second day of Europe visit – as it happened Chinese premier has lunch with Emmanuel Macron before heading to Serbia on his closely watched trip to Europe The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
Top News · May 7, 2024 Europe's First Real-Time Stock Trade Tape Competition Intensifies Europe's competition for a real-time stock trade tape aims to enhance market transparency and efficiency for investors.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Soaring remittances to developing nations overtake foreign direct investment Report finds money sent home by people who have migrated was $831bn in 2022, 650% up on 2000
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Rufus Wainwright blames UK’s ‘narrow outlook’ after Brexit for Opening Night’s flop Exclusive: Audience had ‘vitriolic reaction’ to European tone of musical, forced to close early
Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2024 EU's Green Deal the target of online disinformation ahead of polls The EU's Green Deal has been the target of a virulent online disinformation campaign ahead of European parliamentary elections in June, such as fabricated claims that Brussels plans to introduce a "carbon passport" or a ban on repairing cars older than 15 years.
AAP · May 7, 2024 Australia has a beef with looming EU trade rules Australia is concerned proposed deforestation laws in the European Union could impact agricultural trade and wants a delay in the new rules.
International Business Times · May 7, 2024 Macron Takes Xi To French Mountains To Press Messages On Ukraine, Trade French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday is to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his beloved childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains, seeking to press a message to Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade.
France 24 · May 6, 2024 Red carpet diplomacy: What's Macron's message for China's Xi? Can you still send strong messages when you've rolled out the red carpet and chilled the champagne for a state dinner? China's Xi Jinping is being feted in the French capital for his first visit to Europe since 2019, despite trade tensions, spy scandals and insistence that he isolate Vladimir…
Radio France Internationale · May 6, 2024 France urges coordination with China on Ukraine, trade at Paris summit French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pressed Xi Jinping at a summit in Paris on Monday to use Beijing's influence to halt the Russian war against Ukraine, also telling the Chinese leader to accept fair global trade rules.
France 24 · May 6, 2024 European elections: One month ahead, the French badly need to start doing their homework The French public lacks crucial information about the upcoming European elections and the role of the European Parliament while holding broadly pessimistic attitudes about the European Union, according to an exclusive survey carried out by French pollster Viavoice for French media including FRANCE 24's parent group France Médias Monde, France…
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024 EU restates readiness to launch trade war with China over cheap imports Bloc ‘will not waver’ from making tough decisions to protect economy and security, says Ursula von der Leyen
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024 Xi’s European tour: where is Chinese leader going and what are visit’s aims? Emmanuel Macron and Viktor Orbán among leaders Xi is meeting, with several key issues on the table