Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Keep using fossil fuels, Hungary’s Orbán tells COP29 climate summit – POLITICO
Orbán also said that “we cannot sacrifice our industry or agriculture in this process,” and that “we cannot impose unrealistic quotas or burdensome rules on farmers and companies.” But, he added, Hungary is also positioning itself to become “a significant player in electric vehicle… Continue Reading
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Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against several individuals, companies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to impose sanctions on a number of individuals and companies. The decrees to that effect have been published on the website of the head of state,… Continue Reading
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Meloni’s Albania scheme hits another bump in the road – POLITICO
“The primacy of European Union law is the cornerstone on which the community of national courts rests,” said the general secretary of the National Association of Magistrates, Salvatore Casciaro, defending the judges. He added the judges must apply European Union law when he “deems the… Continue Reading
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What would a single-ticket booking system mean for your next European train adventure?
The complexity of train travel across Europe’s borders could soon be made easier with plans for a single ticket. Continue Reading
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Goodbye Gouda and farewell French mustard: Signature foods on the brink of climate extinction
Dijon mustard was recently so damaged by climate change, French retailers limited customers to a single jar each. Continue Reading
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Bayer shares fall as pharma giant’s results fail to cheer investors
Bayer’s share price fell on Tuesday, following the company releasing lacklustre third quarter earnings with a warning that the current challenges may also impact next year’s results as well. Continue Reading
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NATO should provide more support to Ukraine to change trajectory of conflict
NATO Allies must be prepared to provide support to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression for the long haul so as not only to provide Ukraine with the capacity to continue this fight, but also to provide enough support to change the trajectory of the conflict. NATO… Continue Reading
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Shell wins landmark climate case – What does it mean for investors?
The current court decision does not mean that the oil giant will turn away from its green targets, but it will mean Shell can continue its present level of drilling. Continue Reading
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Reuters: Helsinki to seize control of city’s largest events venue from sanctioned Russians
The city of Helsinki, Finland, will initiate a forced takeover of the Helsinki Halli arena, the Finnish capital’s biggest sports and events venue, from its Putin-linked Russian owners, Gennady Timchenko and Roman Rotenberg, the city’s executive governing board announced on 11 November, Continue Reading
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Ukraine, Europe need lasting peace, not just a truce – Baerbock
Ukraine and Europe need lasting peace, not just a truce, therefore European partners should invest more in their own defense and in the defense of Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said this at the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum on Tuesday, according to an… Continue Reading
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