European Automakers May Feel The Heat Amid Dockworkers Strike A prolonged workers' strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt the EV market in the U.S. InsideEVs · Oct 2, 2024
Facing Backlash, EU Moves To Delay Deforestation Rules The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to delay by a year a ban on imports of products driving deforestation that has faced pushback from countries around the world. International Business Times · Oct 2, 2024
Sadiq Khan: I will 'keep lobbying' Keir Starmer to agree youth mobility deal with EU The mayor reiterated his support for a youth visa scheme ahead of the Prime Minister’s trip to Brussels this week Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2024
EU offers to delay new deforestation rules after an outcry from governments and farmers The European Union is offering to delay by a year the introduction of new rules that would outlaw the sale of products that come from forests The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Watch: Starmer speaks from Brussels in bid to reset Britain’s relationship with the EU Watch as Sir Keir Starmer spoke in Brussels on Wednesday, 2 October, to kick off his bid to reset Britain’s relationship with the European Union. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
Britain's Starmer In Brussels To Flesh Out EU 'Reset' Pledge Keir Starmer arrived in Brussels on Wednesday on his first visit as British prime minister, looking to build on a promised "reset" of relations with the European Union after the rancour of Brexit. International Business Times · Oct 2, 2024
British PM Keir Starmer Seeks Improved EU Relations British PM Keir Starmer visits Brussels to strengthen ties with EU post-Brexit, focusing on security, migration, and trade. Top News · Oct 2, 2024
Romania's agriculture sector devastated by drought, desertification In Romania, extreme weather events are intensifying. While eastern parts of the country are slowly recovering from Storm Boris, the south is suffering from drought and desertification. Romania is one of the EU's main exporters of cereals, but heatwaves have compromised crops, particularly corn and sunflower. Climate change is not… France 24 · Oct 2, 2024
What does the EU embezzlement trial mean for Le Pen and the French far right? Marine Le Pen and other senior figures within France’s far-right National Rally party are standing trial on charges of having embezzled millions in European Parliament funds to finance the party’s own political activities. Marta Lorimer, lecturer in politics at Cardiff University, discusses what the trial could mean for the party’s… France 24 · Oct 2, 2024
EU pushes Keir Starmer to open door to youth mobility scheme as PM heads to Brussels European politicians said to believe such a scheme would be a ‘token of good faith’ in EU-UK relationship The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024
Swedish government accused of trying to ‘outlaw poverty’ over begging ban plans Critics say proposal by centre-right coalition may not be lawful and would not tackle root cause of vulnerability The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024
Countries, businesses and trade officials urge EU to rethink deforestation regulation A growing number of governments, international trade organizations and businesses are urging the European Union to reconsider a deforestation regulation set to take effect in December The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024
European Leaders Condemn Iran's Missile Attacks On Israel Top European officials condemn Iran's missile attacks on Israel, urging de-escalation and diplomatic solutions. Top News · Oct 1, 2024
Starmer facing demands from EU leaders as he arrives in Brussels to reset post-Brexit ties The prime minister is set to start his EU reset in ernest on Wednesday - but is facing pressure on the youth mobility scheme The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024 The Guardian view on Austria’s election: yet another wake-up call Editorial: The Freedom party’s first ever victory is the latest in a string of far-right triumphs in Europe. Business as usual is not a credible mainstream response
StockNews.com · Oct 1, 2024 3 European Stocks to Watch as the EU Economy Strengthens With inflation dropping to 2.2% in August 2024 and the potential for further interest rate cuts on the horizon, European markets could become more attractive as growth picks up. Thus, one could consider keeping an eye on fundamentally sound European stocks like Novartis (NVS), Unilever (UL), and Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (SIEGY).…
Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2024 OPINION - Israel's invasion of Lebanon could spark another toxic European migrant crisis The natural but unspoken response of many of us to Israel’s “limited, localised and targeted ground raids” against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, or, as others might put it, the invasion of a neighbouring country, will be to feel very sorry for the civilian casualties of the conflict but to thank…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024 ‘Huge losses’: Sweden fears for future of batterymaker Northvolt Government rules out bailout for key project in European green industrial transition as job cuts announced
The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024 'It's the same fight': Scotland to host major conference of Europe's indy movements SCOTLAND will host a major international conference of Europe’s independence movements on Saturday ...
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024 ‘Bring back EU student exchanges’ demand UK universities It comes as Sir Keir prepares for his first bilateral meeting with the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen
International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024 Eurozone Inflation Falls Under 2% For First Time Since 2021 The eurozone's annual inflation rate fell to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years in September, official data showed Tuesday, dropping below the European Central Bank's two-percent target and fuelling expectations of a rate cut.
Motor1 · Oct 1, 2024 Volvo Still Wants Europe to Ban Sales of New Gas Cars The CEO argues that going purely electric is the best way to cut emissions.
The Conversation · Sep 30, 2024 Battle of the giants: The EU and U.S. are concerned about China’s industrial overcapacity Long dubbed “the world’s factory,” China is no longer satisfied with exporting only low-end manufacturing products. With its exports of electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and lithium batteries, China is now in the process of conquering the American and European green markets. This is why the European Union and the…
France 24 · Sep 30, 2024 Price of French butter nearly doubles in a year The wholesale price of butter in France hit a record high in September, rocketing to €8,180 compared to €4,260 a year earlier, as an epidemic among cows affected production. But first: a new, common digital payment system has been launched in France, Belgium and Germany, backed by 16 major banks.…
Barchart · Sep 30, 2024 This Week's Grain Market Movers Looking at the market developments I am watching this week that are likely to have the greatest influence on price.