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EU Gas Storage Drops Below 80% as Cold Weather Revives Geopolitical Concerns
European gas storage levels have fallen below the 80% threshold, reigniting concerns in energy markets as an early Arctic blast drives up consumption across the …
EU governments back one-year pause and potential reopening of deforestation law
EU governments have endorsed a proposal to postpone the implementation of the bloc’s deforestation rules for an additional year and to introduce a mechanism that …
IAEA Board Adopts Resolution Pressing Iran for Clarification on Enriched Uranium Stockpiles
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors on Monday approved a resolution calling on Iran to immediately provide information on the status of …
India–EU Tensions Rise Over CBAM
Tensions between India and the European Union have intensified in recent weeks as New Delhi raises concerns about the growing number of EU environmental regulations …
COP30 Highlights the Environmental Damage Inflicted by Brazil’s Soy Industry
As Brazil prepares to host COP30 in Belém in 2025, attention is focusing on a complex paradox at the heart of its climate policy: how …
U.S. and Qatar Warn EU Over CSDDD
In a rare show of alignment, the United States and Qatar have jointly warned the European Union that its proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive …
Vietnam and the European Union Mark 35 Years of diplomatic relations
As Vietnam and the European Union prepare to mark 35 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, both sides are highlighting progress made in political, economic, …
Cambodia and Thailand Sign Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords to End Border Conflict
Cambodia and Thailand have signed a landmark peace agreement in Kuala Lumpur aimed at ending months of hostilities along their shared border, marking one of …
Nusuk, the app with 40 million users
– Guest post by Seleman Yusuph Kitenge – Just a year ago, Nusuk had around 12 million users. Today, that number has soared past 40 …
An Endless Appetite for Taxes: Inside the EU Commission’s Policy Mindset
This summer, the European Commission unveiled five new proposed “own resources” to fund the EU’s next long-term budget — the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) covering …
EU to Exempt Small Farmers from Deforestation Rules Amid Growing Global Backlash
The European Union is preparing to ease the burden of its landmark anti-deforestation law by exempting small farmers and foresters from some of its most …
US and Qatar Warn EU That Due Diligence Law Could Threaten LNG Supplies
The United States and Qatar have jointly warned the European Union that its planned Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) could undermine Europe’s energy security, …