While on Wednesday Trump backtracked on his administration’s threats, saying he will not take Greenland by force and would suspend his tariff threats, powerful right-wing figures in the continent’s capitals and core EU institutions have already shifted their narrative to adapt to the transatlantic hostility, mimicking the centrist leaders they loathe and dialing up the … Read more
Instead, ministers on Wednesday agreed an 85 percent cut in domestic emissions by 2040. Governments intend to achieve the remaining 5 percentage points by paying other countries to reduce pollution on the bloc’s behalf, a system of purchases known as carbon credits. The deal also opened the door to outsourcing additional efforts as part of … Read more
China’s cheap electric vehicles could help Europe meet ambitious climate targets but threaten jobs in Europe. China makes the cheapest electric vehicles in the world. Europe needs them to meet ambitious climate targets. But imports could send European car manufacturers into a tailspin. Will either side compromise? Also this week: President Trump is fighting hard … Read more
More than 50 artists and fans are boycotting a top European festival due to its ties with a pro-Israel hedge fund. Barcelona’s Sónar Festival, a major music and technology event, is seeing artist withdrawals after revelations about its parent company, Superstruct. The live events giant is backed by the hedge fund KKR, which is linked … Read more
A huge plume of ash, gas and rock has spewed forth from Italy’s Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, but authorities said there was no current danger to the population. Images showed a massive grey cloud billowing from the volcano on the island of Sicily, beginning about 11.24am local time on Monday, according to the … Read more
It was called Super Sunday – three elections in European Union nations on the same day. All eyes were on Romania’s presidential run-off – a crucial vote for the NATO member, in which a centrist victory has been welcomed by the EU and Ukraine. In Poland, the governing party’s pro-EU candidate and his right-wing nationalist … Read more