For the first time ever, the G20 summit, which is taking place in Bali, Indonesia, is also convening the world’s major religious leaders, in a bid to find faithbased solutions to global crises. It included an address by His Holiness Pope Francis. This gathering has been named Religion 20 (R20). At the occasion, a forum […]
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By Pieter Cleppe In a suprising move, Egypt has decided to raise Suez Canal rates from 1 January 2023 on. There will be a 15% increase for most vessels and a 10% increase for dry bulk ships and cruise ships. The government of Egypt expects annual revenues to rise by $700 million, after this rate
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According to The Print, France’s ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain, has urged the EU to engage in closer trade with India. He stated at a business meeting: “We don’t want to solely depend on China for manufacturing products. So, there is strong support from the government to bring some production back to the EU, and
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The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has given its green light on Monday for a one-year suspension of all EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. The temporary trade liberalisation of Ukrainian products includes the full removal of import duties on industrial products, of entry duties on fruit and vegetables, and
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In an interview with EUToday, Endre Barcs talks to German MEP Lars Patrick Berg on the growing partnership between Morocco and the EU. Morocco, under the tutelage of King Mohammed VI, who ascended to the throne in July 1999 upon the death of his father, King Hassan II, has emerged as a key strategic partner
By Pieter Cleppe The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, have agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council at their meeting in New Delhi. The European Commission declares in a press release: “This strategic coordination mechanism will allow both partners to tackle
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