EU Raises Concerns Over Nasdaq-EEX Deal Impact On Prices EU concerns over NASDAQ's acquisition of M-A-EEX-EU:EEX, potential bundled products, and price hikes. Top News · May 22, 2024
How farming could change in a post-growth world Degrowth, or the idea that we can save the planet by shrinking our economies, is ceasing to be a fringe concept. In the past years, green politicians across the EU have increasingly claimed the school of thought offers the best solution to the ecological crisis. The Conversation · May 22, 2024
Privacy regulators quiz Microsoft over Windows' incoming Recall AI feature Privacy regulators in the U.K. and the EU have demanded answers from Microsoft about its Recall safeguards. Fortune · May 22, 2024
Meloni, Le Pen Flirt With Combining EU Far-right Forces Europe's far-right figureheads Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni are hinting they could join forces following this summer's EU elections, after Le Pen's French party announced a break with its radical German ally AfD. The overtures presage a possible reconfiguration of nationalist parties' alliances after voters decide the next European… International Business Times · May 22, 2024
How significant is Spain, Ireland and Norway recognising the state of Palestine? Some 140 of the about 190 countries represented in the UN General Assembly have already recognised a Palestinian state The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
Political violence in Europe: inside the 24 May Guardian Weekly Shockwaves after shooting in Slovakia. Plus: Iran after Raisi The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024
Quiet vacationing: why workers are sneaking off on holiday without telling their boss In the US, millennials and gen Z often don’t take their annual leave for fear of looking like slackers. But they are still booking some time on the beach … The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024
Eurostar announces how EU’s post-Brexit rules will change journeys out of London Eurostar is spending 10 million euros (£8.5 million) overhauling border facilities at St Pancras The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
EU's $47bn trade surplus over U.S. is a new record high—expect it to get bigger The EU may not want to break out the champagne just yet, as impecunious European consumers cutting back imports are partly responsible. Fortune · May 22, 2024
World Leaders React To Recognition Of Palestinian State By EU Nations World leaders react to Ireland, Spain, and Norway recognizing Palestinian state. Senator Coons emphasizes support for Israel and two-state solution. Top News · May 22, 2024
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) in India on May 7, campaigning politicians, local news announcers and voters waiting in long lines passed out from the oppressive heat. The Conversation · May 22, 2024
Europe’s far right in disarray as Germany’s AfD candidate resigns Party’s latest controversy highlights growing divisions within European far-right and nationalist groups The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024
Record 37 French parties fielding lists for EU election Nearly 3,000 candidates will be in the running for France’s 81 seats in the European Parliament, as a record 37 parties are fielding lists for the 9 June elections. Along with the established parties that have national politicians are a slew of single-issue lists that are hoping to get over… Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2024
AI Dominates Annual Paris Startup Event VivaTech Thousands of tech enthusiasts filed into Europe's self-declared biggest startup event VivaTech in Paris on Wednesday, with artificial intelligence stealing the show this year. International Business Times · May 22, 2024
International Business Times UK · May 22, 2024 Artificial Intelligence Act: Landmark EU Law Sets Global Standard For Safe And Ethical AI System EU sets global benchmarks for AI with new laws that promote safe development and innovation while protecting citizens' rights.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Nations agree to develop shared risk thresholds for AI as Seoul summit closes Twenty-seven nations, including the UK and US, as well as the EU have signed up to the new agreement.
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024 How significant is Spain, Norway and Ireland’s recognition of Palestinian state? Recognitions point to erosion of US ‘ownership’ of Israel-Palestine peace process and open route towards statehood
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Think your business is sustainable? Soon you’ll need to prove it THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS
International Business Times · May 22, 2024 Germany's AfD Bans Scandal-hit Lead Candidate From EU Election Events Germany's far-right AfD party on Wednesday banned its leading candidate from EU election campaign events, as it battled to draw a line under a series of scandals that has sparked a break with its French allies.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Mapped: Which countries recognise Palestine as a state? Out of 193 UN member states, 147 recognise the state of Palestine – as Britain, Australia and Canada take action
Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2024 Norway, Ireland and Spain formally recognise the state of Palestine, France holds back In a coordinated series of announcements, Norway, Ireland and Spain have collectively recognised the Palestinian state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors over the move.
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter? Spain, Ireland and Norway have said that they will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over the civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive
France 24 · May 22, 2024 Paris's VivaTech trade fair opens with focus on AI One of Europe's largest tech conferences kicks off in Paris this Wednesday. Startups will meet investors, and guest speakers including Elon Musk will discuss the role of artificial intelligence at the VivaTech event. On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron announced extra investment in AI in France. Meanwhile, the EU has given…
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024 Israel-Gaza war: Palestinian state should be realised through negotiations, White House says, as Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognise it – as it happened Joe Biden does not believe unilateral recognition is the right path; Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre said ‘there cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition’
The Independent UK · May 22, 2024 Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says Russia is conducting a “shadow war” against the West