A Surge in Non-Alcoholic BrewingIn the European Union, the production of alcohol-free and low-alcohol beers has seen a significant boost, increasing by 13% from 2022 to 2023. This trend contrasts…
Category: World Politcs
EU Delays and Dilutes Deforestation Law Amid Parliament Vote
Postponement of Key Legislation The European Parliament voted to delay and modify its proposed deforestation law, which aims to impose strict due diligence obligations on traders importing specific raw materials…
EU Accepts Bid for Sovereign Satellite Mega-Constellation Project
A New Era for European Internet Connectivity The European Union (EU) has moved forward with plans to establish its own sovereign internet mega-constellation by accepting a bid from the SpaceRISE…
Lavrov Scheduled to Visit EU: A First Since the Invasion of Ukraine
Significant Upcoming Visit to Malta Reports from the Russian state-controlled outlet, Vedomosti, reveal that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to visit Malta in December 2024 for a meeting with…
Italy and Germany Push to Reconsider EU’s 2035 Ban on Fossil Fuel Cars
Rome and Berlin Lead Call for Relaxation of Emission Standards Italy and Germany are urging the European Union to reconsider its strict CO2 emissions targets and the planned 2035 ban…
Bulgaria’s Last-Minute Picks for EU Commission: Zaharieva and Popov
Two Candidates Proposed for EU Commissioner Roles Bulgaria is set to propose two candidates for the role of European Commissioner: Ekaterina Zaharieva, a former foreign minister, and Julian Popov, an…
Desperation in Southern Africa: Families Forced to Trade Daughters for Food Amid El Niño Drought
El Niño Drought Devastates Southern Africa Southern Africa is grappling with a severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, which has ravaged the region’s 2023-24 farming season. This…
Niger’s Struggle: Impediments to China-backed Oil Pipeline Project
Tensions and StandstillDiplomatic tensions with Benin and internal unrest fueled by a rebel group seeking the restoration of democracy have halted progress on Niger’s China-backed oil pipeline project. The pipeline,…
Trade Unions Urge Brussels to Approve Lufthansa’s €325m ITA Purchase
Call for Rapid Approval of Lufthansa’s ITA Buy Airline staff representatives have urged the European Union to swiftly approve Lufthansa’s €325 million purchase of Italy’s state-owned ITA Airways. This acquisition…
Former Dutch Intelligence Chief Dick Schoof Tipped as Nation’s New PM
Schoof to Lead Right-Wing Coalition Government After months of intense post-election negotiations, former Dutch intelligence chief Dick Schoof is expected to become the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Schoof,…