The European Union is going to invest over 4.7 billion euros in South Africa. Of that, 4 billion euros is intended to finance the transition to clean energy. The other 700 million euros will go to stimulate the production of vaccinations. This is what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced in Cape […]
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday that the European Union and India are committed to finalizing a free-trade agreement by the end of the year. Speaking in New Delhi during her two-day visit, von der Leyen emphasized that strengthening ties with India is a strategic priority for Europe. She described the
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The European Commission has announced it will release 1 million euros on Wednesday to fight bird flu in Vietnam. European Commissioner for Health David Byrne announced this in the European Parliament. The bird flu is already raging through nine Asian countries, where a total of some 6.6 billion chickens live/lived. The number of infections in wild
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The European Union (EU) and Malaysia have officially resumed negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), aiming to enhance economic cooperation and unlock new trade opportunities. The talks, which were previously suspended in 2012, are expected to address key issues such as market access, investment protection, and digital trade. Key Priorities of the Negotiations include
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In the United States, the Biden administration has announced a new climate target. The U.S. already committed to zeroing out its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The new American interim NDC now foresees to change this from 50 – 52% by 2030, based on the country’s 2005 greenhouse gas emission levels, to 61 – 66%
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Writing for EU Observer, Frances Li rails against the EU’s new carbon tariff carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). She notes: “The EU prides itself in its progressive values, including its commitment to sustainable development. However, its incoming deforestation regulation and carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) disproportionately burden developing countries–and within them, smaller and medium sized
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The EU’s newly enforced anti-deforestation regulation, designed to curb imports tied to deforestation, has sparked global controversy and divided opinions within Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing to propose a solution to the impasse, as both international trading partners and EU politicians voice concerns over the rule’s impact. The regulation, which
On a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Kiev, she has promised extra help to Ukraine to defend itself against Russian attacks and get through the winter. Money that Ukraine will be able to put to good use as next winter promises to be even tougher than the 2 previous ones,
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West Africa has become the world’s terrorism hotspot, creating a rift among European governments on how to respond. While some nations facing increased migration flows advocate for maintaining communication with the region’s military juntas, others are reconsidering their strategy in light of the escalating conflict. In the heart of the Sahel, jihadis launched a bold
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On June 25, the European Union and the Kyrgyz Republic signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) in Brussels, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. This Agreement establishes a new legal framework to enhance political dialogue and deepen cooperation across a variety of mutually beneficial areas. The EPCA encompasses trade and investment,
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