The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview with Euronews, Wopke Hoekstra, explains it as an opportunity to “build bridges” with Africa and Latin America.
Category: 3. Europe
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EU Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra defends carbon credits
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Heat Wave Forecast: Tracking High Temperatures in Europe
Intense heat has contributed to record-breaking summer temperatures around the globe in recent years. Here’s the latest forecast, and where it’s expected to be warmer than usual:
High-temperature…
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Von der Leyen to face Parliament confidence vote next Thursday – POLITICO
At this stage, the vote is mainly symbolic — the majority of political groups have already signaled that they will vote against the motion of no confidence — but it underscores the growing anger with her in Brussels after a string of controversial moves and scandals.
If the no-confidence…
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I Moved From US to Europe for My Husband’s Job; Struggled for 11 Years
When my husband got the opportunity to transfer his job to Amsterdam, we were both in our early 30s, living in an apartment we owned in Brooklyn.
I’d always considered New York City my dream place to live, but living…
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Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu to face trial over fascist propaganda – POLITICO
Former Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu was indicted on Wednesday for endorsing fascist propaganda, according to a press release from a prosecution office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice.
Prosecutors allege that between June 16, 2020 and…
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Cyprus: a never ending partition?
ADVERTISEMENTEuronews reporter Valerie Gauriat went to island to hear from young Cypriots from both sides of the divide about their perspectives on the ongoing partition, and their visions for the future.
“My generation is dropping down the blame game. We have seen what not to do”, says…
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Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months, and Musk is to blame
Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company’s dominance.
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Germany builds out military amid war on European soil
Germany is aiming to field the largest army in the European Union with a massive investment. Germany has a complicated relationship with its military, but a war on European soil and a U.S. president less committed to defending Europe means that…
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EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target
The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about outsourcing the emission reduction actions.
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Brussels launches Quantum Strategy to stay in global tech race
The European Commission launches its first quantum plan to boost the EU capacities in quantum computing. With breakthroughs in healthcare, defence, and cybersecurity, Brussels is racing to unify efforts, boost innovation, and lead the future of tech – before it’s too late.
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