German Greens pick Economy Minister Habeck to lead snap election campaign – POLITICO

German Greens pick Economy Minister Habeck to lead snap election campaign – POLITICO

Although the party is entering the snap election campaign with new leadership, it doesn’t yet have answers to the major crises facing Germany. There was little time for substance in Wiesbaden as the party’s election program won’t be adopted until the end of January. At the conference, the discussions focused on inheritance tax, reform of … Read more

Elon Musk’s DOGE Looks for New Hires to Work 80 Hours a Week

Elon Musk’s DOGE Looks for New Hires to Work 80 Hours a Week

Want to apply for a job at the new Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy? The process is selective and the pay is nonexistent, but the big-picture payoff could make getting involved worth it. President-elect Donald Trump created the new Department of Government Efficiency earlier this week and placed Musk … Read more

How the NHS in Wales is driving improvements in environmental sustainability

How the NHS in Wales is driving improvements in environmental sustainability

Introduction Sustainability is critical for future proofing the NHS. In recent years, the health impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss have emerged as a global public health concern.  Given its large carbon footprint, it’s essential the NHS takes action to reduce carbon impact and support more sustainable use of finite resources. For example, in … Read more

Trump’s tariff war is imminent, Macron and Draghi warn Europe – POLITICO

Trump’s tariff war is imminent, Macron and Draghi warn Europe – POLITICO

The Trump administration “will continue to protect [its interests] at the risk of dismantling value chains between Europeans and Americans,” Macron warned, while urging Brussels to take action with a more aggressive trade policy of its own, building on the example of recent EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. “Trump’s election is a moment of … Read more

Shenzhen’s soaring R&D spending rivals Beijing, dwarfs Hong Kong amid China’s tech drive

Shenzhen’s soaring R&D spending rivals Beijing, dwarfs Hong Kong amid China’s tech drive

China’s southern tech hub Shenzhen spent a record amount on research and development (R&D) last year, rivalling Beijing’s level and vastly exceeding that of neighbouring Hong Kong to cement its position as a national research mecca. Shenzhen’s R&D expenditure jumped to 223.66 billion yuan (US$30.93 billion) in 2023, surpassing the 200-billion-yuan mark for the first … 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

AXOR To Make A Grand Debut At EICMA 2024 Milan, All Set To Transform Rider Safety

AXOR To Make A Grand Debut At EICMA 2024 Milan, All Set To Transform Rider Safety

Last Updated:November 01, 2024, 16:03 IST AXOR’s presence at EICMA highlights its dedication to advancing helmet technology and rider protection. Since its inception, AXOR has prioritized rigorous testing and certification processes to meet global standards. AXOR, a leading international helmet brand and a subsidiary of the renowned VEGA Auto, is gearing up for its much-anticipated … Read more

College Friends’ Side Hustle Earned Over $20 Million Revenue

College Friends’ Side Hustle Earned Over  Million Revenue

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Justin Soleimani, 34, and Zach Dannett, 35. The duo met as classmates at Emory University and then went on to co-found Tumble. Their Los Angeles-based company sells machine-washable, spill-proof rugs and scaled from zero to $20 million in revenue within 2.5 years. Today, Tumble boasts a team of 10 … 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