EU leaders talk economy as Russia slashes gas supplies

posted in: European Union, News

Amid record-high inflation and a Russian gas squeeze, the European Union’s 27 states are addressing their economic woes against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Leaders of the European Union’s 27 member states are meeting for the second day … Read More

Germany refuses to agree to EU ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035

posted in: Germany, News

Germany’s government is refusing to agree to European Union plans to effectively ban the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2035, according to Finance Minister Christian Lindner. In its bid to cut planet-warming emissions by 55 per cent … Read More

Germany triggers gas alarm stage, accuses Russia of ‘economic attack’

—West, Russia in energy standoff since Ukraine invasion —German minister warns of ‘rocky road’ ahead —Minister does not rule out gas rationing —Says market threatened by ‘Lehman Brothers’ moment —Alarm stage decision does not change status quo: E.ON BERLIN, June … Read More

‘Green’ Germany Prepares To Fire Up the Coal Furnaces

posted in: Germany, News

Strongly held wishes and pixie dust won’t deliver a green utopia. Somehow, Germany, a country where the government is firmly committed to “green” energy, is preparing to fire up coal-burning power plants. The move is even more remarkable given that … Read More

Double blow for Boris Johnson as Tories plunge to two by-election defeats

Boris Johnson has suffered a double blow as the Tories crashed to two by-election defeats in his first test at the ballot box since a bruising no-confidence vote. The Conservatives saw a majority of 24,000, or 40.6%, in the Devon … Read More

Israel’s government collapses — again. So, what now?

For the fifth time in four years, Israelis will return to the ballot box to vote for a new government. There is little indication that the next election will have a definitive result. Israelis may have to endure repeated elections … Read More

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