Labour quietly ditches Tory ‘pot for life’ pensions plan – POLITICO

Labour quietly ditches Tory ‘pot for life’ pensions plan – POLITICO

The policy aimed to tackle the problem of millions of small workplace pension pots being lost as workers change jobs, with employers instead paying into one portable pension pot which would be taken from one job to the next. The DWP published a call for evidence last November, but the proposal was widely criticized by … Read more

Transforming food systems for a sustainable future – POLITICO

Transforming food systems for a sustainable future – POLITICO

Rebalancing climate finance to increase and ‘ring fence’ investment and incentives across the full agri-food value chain – including in the hidden middle – is critical to stimulate momentum in food systems transformation and to simultaneously strengthen food security. This is particularly true for small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for most of the sector’s businesses.[7] … Read more

The paradox of Italy’s industrial strategy – POLITICO

The paradox of Italy’s industrial strategy – POLITICO

Now, encouraged by a wave of support from civil society — as well as the realization that promises to restart the factory were going nowhere — the cooperative born out of this struggle is taking matters into its own hands, outlining a plan for sustainable bottom-up reindustrialization. And yet, as of now, these former GKN … Read more

5 things to know about EU tech security chief Henna Virkkunen’s hearing – POLITICO

5 things to know about EU tech security chief Henna Virkkunen’s hearing – POLITICO

Virkkunen on Tuesday took a quintessential Brussels approach to the issue, sticking to her script and spelling out the same, legalistic answer all evening: Any company operating in Europe must abide by its rules. She said she wanted to speed up the investigations under the DSA, but the work needed to be “evidence-based.” She stopped … Read more

What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss – POLITICO

What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss – POLITICO

— Q: Only 8 percent of European companies currently use AI, according to a report published in July. How do you want to reach the target of 75 percent by 2030? — Q: President von der Leyen instructed you to develop a “Cloud and AI development plan” to boost computing power and data storage to … Read more

Pastor Iluyomade, wife, Siju, release new single

Pastor Iluyomade, wife, Siju, release new single

Idowu Iluyomade, the former Senior Pastor of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and his wife Siju Iluyomade have released a new single, ‘No One Can Thank You Enough,’ on Sunday across all streaming platforms. Pastor Illuyomade posted on his social media handles that he got the inspiration … Read more

In new video, Osupa recognises Pasuma as Fuji musician

In new video, Osupa recognises Pasuma as Fuji musician

It appears that the long-standing feud between Fuji stars Saheed Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma has ended. For decades, Osupa and Pasuma were at odds over Fuji supremacy. However, in recent times, fans have started seeing the two together on stage, sparking curiosity and questions among their followers. In August 2023, Osupa and Pasuma shared … Read more

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be particularly serious, said Kharchenko, the analyst. Kyiv’s reactors currently provide 60 percent of the country’s total power output and any missile strikes on the energy infrastructure supporting those plants could put them out of commission.  Last month, Ukraine urged the European Union for help, fearing Russia would soon … Read more

How do we close Europe’s innovation gap? Start with advanced connectivity and a strong intellectual property rights framework  – POLITICO

How do we close Europe’s innovation gap? Start with advanced connectivity and a strong intellectual property rights framework  – POLITICO

Getting the IPR framework right now to unleash long-term innovation EU policies adopted in the next five years will be foundational for Europe’s innovative ecosystem to thrive in the long term, improving conditions for the next wave of intellectual property lifecycles that can take over a decade to bear fruit. A smart and strategic policy … Read more

Der offene Bruch – POLITICO

Der offene Bruch – POLITICO

Der Kanzler lädt zum Industrie-Gipfel, und zeitgleich empfängt der Finanzminister die Familienunternehmer und den Mittelstand. Was heute normales, aktuelles politisches Geschäft sein könnte, ist Ausdruck weiterer Ampel-Streitereien. Denn abgestimmt haben sich Olaf Scholz und Christian Lindner nicht. Wie sich beide immer weiter entfremden und voneinander entfernen, analysiert Gordon Repinski. Nach dem Bekanntwerden umfassender Spar- und … Read more