Ray Dalio says Europeans have a ‘lower than average work ethic’ that’s making the euro zone a declining power Dalio said the eurozone "appears to be a strong power in gradual decline." Fortune · Nov 18, 2022
States can't hide behind EU on climate change - German foreign minister Countries cannot hide behind the European Union when it comes to combating climate change, Germany's foreign minister said on Friday, as negotiations for a final deal at the COP27 climate summit went into extra time. Reuters · Nov 18, 2022
EU trade commissioner offers Ukraine 'unwavering support' European Union trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis offered Ukraine the 27-nation bloc's "unwavering support" on Friday and condemned Russia's "brutal war" on its neighbour during a visit to Kyiv. Reuters · Nov 18, 2022
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits Tory Brexit is barrier to growth THE Chancellor has admitted Brexit is a barrier to growth as he attempted to defend misery for millions in his austerity budget. The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2022
Jeremy Hunt says axing nom-dom status would be ‘wrong thing’ for UK Chancellor defends keeping tax status as he warns of ‘challenging times’ and suggests Brexit has affected economy The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022
Summit to be extended to Saturday as talks remain gridlocked – as it happened The European Union has backed a loss and damage fund, one of the key demands of developing countries at the climate talks The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022
High energy prices lead to coal revival in Czech Republic High energy prices linked to Russia's war in Ukraine have paved the way for coal’s comeback in some parts of Europe The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
The Latest | UN Climate Summit EU climate chief Frans Timmermans said Friday that a proposal made by the bloc on funding for loss and damage and mitigation is “a final offer” that seeks to “find a compromise” between nations as negotiators try to find a way forward at the U.N. climate talks in Egypt The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022
Cop27 first-timers from Pakistan, Nigeria and Spain share their experiences Cop27 attendees who fought hard to be heard share their highs and lows from Egypt The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022
EU agrees to climate damage fund, energizing bogged-down COP27 talks Climate negotiators on Friday were mulling a European Union proposal aimed at resolving an impasse over financing for countries hit by climate-fuelled disasters and pushing the U.N. climate summit in Egypt closer to a final deal. Reuters · Nov 18, 2022
Europe Threatens New Tariffs Over Biden's 'Buy American' Tax Credits Amid initial concerns about the 'Buy American' electric vehicle tax credit, the European Union is now considering further protectionist retaliation. Reason · Nov 17, 2022
West ‘should not dictate’ peace terms to Ukraine, says Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavský says western backers should recognise that Ukraine is fighting against Russia to protect all Europe The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022
'DNA' in plastic pollution can be used to hold manufacturers responsible for its clean-up Technology is now available to trace plastic waste back to its producer, and researchers are arguing for a legal framework that makes producers responsible for the entire life cycle of the plastic they use. ABC News · Nov 17, 2022
Hugh Orde warns Brexit tensions have "real potential to destabilise communities" "Since the vote to leave took place, the utterly foreseeable complications based on a land border have come to the fore" Belfast Live · Nov 17, 2022
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 EU secures up to 2 million monkeypox vaccine doses from Bavarian Nordic The European Union said on Thursday it had secured supply of up to 2 million doses of a monkeypox vaccine from Danish company Bavarian Nordic for the next two years.
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 EU to signal Britain needs to move on Northern Ireland dispute The European Union is expected on Friday to signal to new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that his government must resolve the long-running dispute over Northern Ireland, EU diplomats said.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Brexit: Record low now think UK was right to leave EU Brexit now considered a mistake by significant majority of the population as UK’s economic fortunes fade
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 EU says Russia is not yet ready for peace in Ukraine European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday that peace in Ukraine was not going to be possible until Russia withdrew its troops, but that Moscow showed no signs of being ready for that.
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 EU says COP27 deal needs 'tremendous amount of work' A tremendous amount of work is needed to turn a draft of a COP27 deal into something the nearly 200 countries at the climate summit can agree on, the European Union's Climate Policy Chief told Reuters on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022 OBR: Brexit has had ‘significant adverse impact’ on UK trade The Office for Budget Responsibility also forecast payments of £18.9 billion to Brussels under the terms of the Brexit financial settlement
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 COP27: More join methane pact as focus turns to farms More than 150 countries have signed up to a global pact to reduce methane emissions, around 50 more than when the initiative launched last year, the United States and European Union said on Thursday.
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022 Northern Cyprus: Russia opens up direct flights as Putin builds Turkish alliance Russia has announced plans to begin direct flights to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, a state recognised only by Turkey.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022 Dining across the divide: ‘I thought: are they going to send me a screaming unionist?’ She’s got reservations about Scottish independence; he would vote yes again. But can they agree on Westminster?
Reuters · Nov 17, 2022 COP27 negotiators face long and difficult journey - EU's Timmermans Negotiators at the COP27 summit in Egypt face a difficult task over the coming days, European Union climate policy chief Frans Timmermans said on Thursday.
Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022 Inside missile horror of MH17 plane disaster which killed 298 on flight across Europe Three Russians and a Ukrainian were charged in the Netherlands with murder for their alleged involvement in shooting down the Boeing 777 and on Thursday they will be in court again