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Paris backs €15B sale of paracetamol-maker to US fund after winning guarantees – POLITICO

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Paris backs €15B sale of paracetamol-maker to US fund after winning guarantees – POLITICO

“We have obtained guarantees that Opella will remain and develop in France,” Armand said. “Our demands regarding employment, production and investment will be respected.” The takeover has proven highly controversial in France, with politicians from across the political spectrum warning it could threaten manufacturing jobs and thwart Europe’s push to secure its supply chains for critical … Read more

Two emperors on the edge of two wars  – POLITICO

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Two emperors on the edge of two wars  – POLITICO

Xi has repeatedly called Putin his best friend. He has also repeatedly refused to do anything to stop Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and supplied dual-use military technologies, weapon-building components and satellite imagery, warns the U.S., to Russia.  In a recent interview with POLITICO, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith highlighted Beijing’s support for Moscow, … Read more