European stocks close lower
European stock markets ended the first trading day of the week lower.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index was down 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 was lower by 0.2%, and Germany’s DAX was off by 0.3%. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 closed marginally…
Category: 3. Europe
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Why Portugal Is the Next Big European Escape for West Coasters
As Portugal continues its steady climb on travelers’ bucket lists, West Coast adventurers have a new reason to pack their bags: direct air access.
Tap Air Portugal has launched nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Lisbon, and the move is…
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Top scientists rally EU to ‘stay the course’ by keeping its 2040 climate target ambitious and fair
With the EU about to decide on its 2040 climate target, independent scientists say policymakers must act on the evidence.
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Karol Nawrocki’s win pitches Poland into EU ideas battleground
Conservative Karol Nawrocki’s knife-edge victory by 50.89% of the votes in Poland’s nail-biting weekend presidential runoff election, against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, set the stage for a revivified right wing and for an uncomfortable cohabitation with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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Closing the gap: policy, tools and trust in farming’s future
The final part of our series on the Ipsos Farmer’s Horizon survey explores how the EU can help farmers achieve sustainable growth through smart policy, innovation access, and the right tools.
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U.S. Sanctions Threaten Europe’s Russian Gas Lifeline
Despite European politicians’ efforts to reduce Russia’s natural gas dominance in national markets, the reality is quite the opposite. The media often highlights the obstructive policies of Eastern European and Balkan countries like…
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Les conseillers scientifiques de l’UE critiquent le projet de Bruxelles d’assouplir ses objectifs climatiques – POLITICO
La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, ainsi que ses deux commissaires chargés des enjeux climatiques, Wopke Hoekstra et Teresa Ribera, ont promis une proposition visant à réduire de 90% les émissions de gaz à effet de serre de l’UE d’ici à 2040. Mais de…
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Mark Rutte believes US military will remain stationed in Europe despite fears of withdrawal
Mark Rutte said the US should maintain “a very strong conventional” military presence in Europe despite allegations that Washington is preparing a review of its troop presence on the continent.
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Macron wax statue stolen from museum then used at protest outside Russian Embassy – POLITICO
“Ukraine burns, business goes on,” read a sign held up by activists next to the wax president.
Though Europe has largely cut down on business with the Kremlin since its full-scale invasion in 2022, it still imports Russian gas and other energy products. The European Commission has…
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Das Update zum Geldproblem der Krankenkassen – POLITICO
Schlechte Nachrichten aus dem Gesundheitswesen: Der GKV-Spitzenverband warnt vor weiter steigenden Beiträgen – bei vielen Kassen, in kurzer Zeit. Für Gesundheitsministerin Nina Warken ein Kaltstart unter Druck. Rasmus Buchsteiner hat sich die Zahlen und Hintergründe…
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