Across the European Union, the twin challenges of housing affordability and climate resilience are converging—and they are compounded by a third: the ongoing geopolitical instability which in turns has led to fluctuating prices, and an…
Category: 3. Europe
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Taking the train can be almost twice as fast as flying for some journeys in France
In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours.
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earnings, tariffs and data in focus
HSBC first-quarter profit tops expectations
Europe’s largest lender HSBC’s first-quarter results on Tuesday beat estimates, though profit and revenue both declined on an year-on-year basis.
The bank also announced share buyback of up to $3 billion…
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If Trump abandons Ukraine, can Europe help Kyiv fight on? The clock is ticking to answer that
LONDON – President Donald Trump is pushing Ukraine to cede territory to Russia to end the war, threatening to walk away if a deal becomes too difficult — and causing alarm bells in Europe about how to fill the gap.
Ukraine’s European allies…
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Wie Markus Söder ein Herz für die SPD entwickelt – POLITICO
– Markus Söders angepasster Ton: Im ausführlichen Gespräch mit Gordon Repinski zeigt der CSU-Chef und bayerische Ministerpräsident, wie groß auch sein Interesse ist, dass es zwischen Union und SPD klappt, spricht über den Umgang mit der AfD und wie er mit dem…
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Chinese carmakers reset European ambitions as EU tariffs bite
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Chinese carmakers expanding into Europe are being forced to readjust their short-term ambitions as tariff…
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Mark Carney elected Canada’s prime minister
OTTAWA — Mark Carney was elected Canada’s prime minister Monday, CBC News and CTV News both projected, with Canadians giving the Liberal leader the mandate he sought to take on President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policy.
Carney cemented the Liberals’ fourth-straight term in…
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What Liberal Mark Carney’s election win in Canada means for Europe
Just months ago, Canada’s Conservatives were leading the polls, surfing the wave of radical right ideas and rhetoric sweeping across the globe. But with the election victory of Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Canada now stands out as a…
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What Liberal Mark Carney’s Canadian election win means for Europe
Just months ago, Canada’s Conservatives were leading the polls, surfing the wave of radical right ideas and rhetoric sweeping across the globe. But with the election victory of Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Canada now stands out as a…
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What Liberal Mark Carney’s projected election win in Canada means for Europe
Just months ago, Canada’s Conservatives were leading the polls, surfing the wave of radical right ideas and rhetoric sweeping across the globe. But with the projected election victory of Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Canada now stands out…
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