The European Union made a “strategic mistake” in turning its back on nuclear energy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in thinly-veiled criticism of Germany’s decision to close its reactors. “While in 1990 one-third of Europe’s electricity came from nuclear, today it is only close to 15%,” she said at the Nuclear Energy […]
Continue ReadingWith 460 votes in favour, 68 votes against and 91 abstentions, the vote confirms the opinion of the Economic and Monetary affairs committee which gave a favourable opinion on the 26th February. The post of Vice-President of the European Central Bank (ECB) is becoming vacant as a result of the end of mandate of Spain’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Commission has published two new resources on Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs): Both publications show how CoVEs bring together VET providers, businesses, research institutions and public authorities in strong regional and local skills eco-systems, to equip learners with the skills Europe’s economy needs to increase its competitiveness as well as innovate VET systems. What […]
Continue ReadingWhen the conflict had just started, and before it — predictably — sent oil and gas prices soaring and became a cost-of-living issue, he was all for it. But as soon as it threatened to hit British voters in their pockets, and proved deeply unpopular in polls of normal Brits, he went all wobbly. Some […]
Continue ReadingAmong those awarded the second-highest honor were Moldovan President Maia Sandu, the Vatican’s Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, and former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. Among those recognised in the Member of the Order category are Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo; José Andrés, founder of the NGO World Central Kitchen; and the four members of U2. […]
Continue ReadingFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Jon Marks, Author, Political Scientist and Chairman / Founder of Cross-border Information. As someone who has followed energy markets for decades, Mr. Marks warns we are in uncharted waters: the current crisis does not neatly resemble any of the previous shocks. Analysts instinctively search for historical parallels: the oil shocks […]
Continue ReadingPresident Aoun outlines a path towards “permanent security and stability”, as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
Continue ReadingEurope’s largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.
Continue ReadingThe family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a “mass casualty event” but failed to contact the authorities.
Continue ReadingIn his last press conference, Trump announced that the war was all but over and that the US and Iran were weeks ahead of schedule. The price of oil then fell and the stock markets also recovered. A journalist confronted Trump with contradictory statements from the government. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in an […]
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