One of the great ironies of modern economic history is that the country that produced one of the most influential – and we would argue sound – schools of economics has all but expunged its lessons from its collective memory.
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Elon Musk receives olive branch of shifting business empire base to Europe amidst feud with Donald Trump
Elon Musk is “very welcome” in Europe, a spokesperson for the European Commission quipped Friday, following the tech billionaire’s spectacular public falling-out with US President Donald Trump. The Trump-Musk political marriage blew up on…Continue Reading
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notre Top 11 des ascenseurs émotionnels – POLITICO
Dès lors, comment ne pas y croire ? Le 23 juin, Bardella, aussi président du parti et promis pour Matignon, évoque dans la presse son futur gouvernement. Le lendemain, il disserte sur sa vision de la cohabitation, comme sa patronne la donnera deux jours plus tard, après consultation de…
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WordCamp Europe 2025 – all the latest news and updates as they happen
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That’s a wrap on day 1 and what a brilliant day it’s been. More networking, talks, and a fireside chat with Mary Hubbard and Matt Mullenweg to look forward to tomorrow.
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EU’s zero-for-zero tariff bid stalls amid US pushback – POLITICO
Senior Trump administration officials have repeatedly stated that the 10 percent universal baseline tariff now in force for most of America’s trading partners is their bottom line.
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič met with his U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer in Paris on Wednesday. |… Continue Reading
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Doctor Arne Bye jailed for raping and assaulting patients
A court in Norway has sentenced a doctor to 21 years in prison for the rape and sexual abuse of dozens of women, in a case that has shocked the Scandinavian country.
Former GP Arne Bye was convicted of 70 counts of rape and sexual assault. He was also convicted of 82 counts of abusing his…
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German auto lobby proposal sparks renewed debate on EU combustion engine ban – POLITICO
“Give them a finger and they’ll take the whole hand,” Julia Poliscanova, senior director for vehicles with green NGO Transport & Environment (T&E), said in a statement.
The 2035 measure is a key part of the EU’s Green Deal aimed at making the bloc climate neutral by mid-century, but…
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New push in Europe to curb children’s social media use | National
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to…
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Airports bash EU for not following the UK on easing security checks – POLITICO
The liquid limit has seen radical shifts in policy that airports complain cost them a fortune.
EDS CB C3 screening technology (also known as C3 scanners) allows passengers to avoid the infamous 100-ml limitation — introduced in 2006 due to terrorist threats — and keep their liquids in…
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Italians to vote on easing citizenship rules amid low turnout fears
Italians will vote on five separate questions, including one that asks whether to reduce the residency period for citizenship from 10 to five years, a proposal which has divided politicians.
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