The standard playbook calls for a healthy dose of government spending that would inject money into the economy to fight the ongoing recession. In theory Berlin has plenty of fiscal room, with low debt compared to its European peers. But the rules it introduced — European and national — tie its hands. A slower rate … Read more
“Ahead of the International Investment Summit on 14 October, this meeting will provide an opportunity for you, alongside other U.K. business leaders, to hear from Ian about the government’s investment priorities, and for you to share your thoughts and ideas,” the invite read. Murphy and his lobbying firm Arden Strategies are seen as leading power … Read more
The Commission also interpreted the silence of two countries — Czechia and Greece — as assent, bringing the total to 12. On a weighted basis, that adds up to more than 60 percent of the EU population in favor of the duties. Czechia has a sizable car industry and could conceivably vote against if push comes … Read more
The coffee bush likes tropical climates and elevation, and grows in a belt around the equator. It is the cherries of the plant, which turns bright red when ripe, that are used to make the hot drink. They’re gathered, stripped, dried, roasted and finally ground and ready to use. Sounds like hard work, doesn’t it? … Read more
“If a company wants to align with EU regulations, it can. It does not need U.K. legislation to do so. The very idea of the legislation is to compel British businesses to comply with foreign legislation which we have no control over.” The long-term effects of the plan could be far-reaching, with sectors ranging from … Read more
Eau de Paris’ data showed that high levels of E. coli bacteria were detected in the river at least once during every day of the first week of the Olympics, between July 26 and Sunday, with two exceptions: July 30 and July 31, the day of the men’s and women’s triathlon. On the day of … Read more
“It’s day and night. The [conservatives] were tetchy, very closed-minded. But now the guy I have opposite me is well-rounded, more convivial, humorous,” said one outgoing French minister who, like others quoted here, was granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. The Elysée Palace declined to comment for this story. While the far-right riots across … Read more
Siemens and Siemens Healthineers developed Smart Clinics as a nonprofit program that brings basic infrastructure to countries where basic healthcare services are limited. They are currently operating in Jordan, Iraq, Colombia and Egypt. Care in a time of crisis for Venezuelans The Smart Clinic in La Guajira has become an important point of contact, especially for … Read more
“If we have a Trump or Milei project, few people will lend their support,” theorizes an official from the general management of the Treasury, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly like others interviewed for this article. But, “if it’s a Meloni scenario, some will come out of the woods and help out.” The few … Read more
We in Poland are also beginning to be impacted by all this, and the examples are multiplying. For example, the GE Power subsidiary has decided to close its foundry in Elbląg, Poland and will cease operations by 2025. All this calls into question the viability of the welfare state model. Europeans remember well the heavy … Read more
