World Glacier Day: UN warns of ‘avalanche of cascading impacts’ as ice melt increases
Five of the past six years have witnessed the most rapid glacier retreat on record. Read More
Lengthy trade wars could cut global investment by one-tenth, warn economists
Uncertainty around trade will have a major impact on global growth, reducing business investment in the EU and the UK by 2% this year, Oxford Economics finds. Read More
Kaja Kallas’ €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit
After a summit in Brussels, EU leaders did not endorse the target to mobilise €5 billion to procure 2 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine. Read More
Thousands rally in Istanbul for second night to protest against mayor İmamoğlu’s arrest
Prosecutors accuse İmamoğlu of exploiting his position for financial gain, including the improper allocation of government contracts. Read More
Products containing dangerous chemicals could get EU green label
As the EU pursues its war on red tape, proposed changes to sustainability rules could see harmful chemicals permitted on the bloc’s green investment list, allowing producers to take advantage…
Brussels tech lobby distances from Huawei following probe into alleged Parliament corruption
Influential tech industry group DIGITALEUROPE suspended Chinese member Huawei in the wake of a probe by Belgian prosecutors into suspected bribery at the European Parliament. Read More
We need to improve democracy, Lech Wałęsa says
Former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lech Wałęsa, calls for systemic changes to safeguard democracy and avoid the rise of populist leaders. Read More
Amazon considers appeal after court sides with regulator on record privacy fine
The company has 40 days to decide whether it will take further legal action. Read More
Nuclear energy: How much more does the EU need to invest by 2050?
Russia alone is planning as many new nuclear reactors as the entire European Union. Experts say how much the bloc should invest to meet its energy needs. Read More
UK elite law firm fined over €500,000 for Russian sanctions breaches
The firm voluntarily reported the breaches to the OFSI, although the UK’s Treasury body said it must remain “steadfast” in its commitment to sanctions. Read More