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Four Candidates Jockey to Lead OECD

Παρ, 19 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 - 14:01

It has been 60 years since the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was created as an international economic group of 37 countries that aimed to promote democracy and a market economy. The OECD’s selection committee is in the process of meeting with its member states to decide which candidate

EU Parliament Wants Tighter Consumption and Recycling Rules

Τετ, 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 - 13:55

The European Parliament has adopted comprehensive policy recommendations to achieve a carbon-neutral, sustainable, toxic-free and fully circular economy by 2050 at the latest. MEPs adopted the report in February 10 with 574 votes in favour, 22 against and 95 abstentions, is a response to the Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan.

EU-Ukraine Launch Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials and Batteries

Δευ, 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 - 13:57

The European Union and Ukraine have launched a strategic partnership on raw materials and batteries, EU Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic said on February 11. “The European Union has always stood side-by-side with Ukraine as its closest friend,” said the VP for Inter-institutional Relations and Foresight. “Our support and cooperation has been delivering tangible results.

Kazakhstan’s Oil Producers Ship Over 3.5 Tons of Crude Through CPC in January

Τετ, 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 - 13:59

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan – The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal loaded 4,120,449 gross tons (32,668,264 barrels) of crude oil in 41 tankers, the press service of CPC said. “Of 4,120,449 tons lifted in January 2021, 1,716,955 tons of crude was from the Tengiz field,

The UAE is a Natural Partner for Europe’s Sustainable Future

Δευ, 8 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 - 13:52

The EU continues to show global leadership in addressing climate change. With its European Green Deal and climate objectives shortly to be enshrined into law, the bloc has set a clear direction for realising its ambition to be the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050. Climate change, however, is a global challenge.

UN-Sponsored Peace Talks Approve Candidate List to Head Libya’s Transitional Government

Τρι, 2 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 - 13:57

Participants at Libya’s UN-sponsored peace talks have approved a list of candidates seeking to lead a transitional government that will prepare the country for a national election at the end of the year, the United Nations said.

Von der Leyen Says AstraZeneca to Deliver 9 Million More COVID Vaccine Doses

Δευ, 1 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 - 13:55

British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will deliver 9 million more doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to the European Union in the first quarter of this year, the European Commission’s chief, Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday evening. “AstraZeneca will deliver 9 million additional doses in the first quarter (40 million in total) compared to last week’s offer

Biden and the EU’s Fight Against Climate Change and Disinformation

Παρ, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 13:56

President Joe Biden has made clear his foreign policy objectives for his first 100 days in office. Clear signals have been sent about a diplomacy-first platform when engaging with partners and adversaries abroad. This is a departure from former President Trump’s all-but-vacant role in the international community.

Sefcovic Hails Milestone for EU Battery Alliance

Πεμ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 13:56

A second Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation in the battery value chain complies with EU state aid rules, the European Commission said on January 26. The project, called European Battery Innovation was jointly prepared and notified by Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden.

Defying US Sanctions, EU Lawmakers, Russian Ship Lays Nord Stream 2 Pipe in Danish Waters

Τετ, 27 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 13:57

Despite US sanctions and a European Parliament resolution, Russian pipe-laying ship Fortuna has started work in Danish waters ahead of the resumption of construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline which would bring Russian gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea.

The EU-China Investment Agreement is a Disaster For the West

Δευ, 25 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:06

The EU-China Comprehensive Investment Agreement that was announced in December 2020 at joint virtual press conference between Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel, Xi Jinping, Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron is a disaster for the western world. It fails to address human rights violations in China. It doesn’t tackle the problem of forced labour (slavery). It legitimises an authoritarian regime. And most of all, it won’t create the jobs for Europeans that it promises.

Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Likely to Protect Against COVID Variant

Πεμ, 21 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:02

The Coronavirus vaccine developed by US giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech is likely to be effective against a new key mutation that emerged in the UK, according to a study published online on Tuesday. The study, published on preprint server bioRxiv and not yet peer-reviewed found that antibodies found in the blood of 16 patients

EU Accelerates Poland’s Green Transition Away from Coal

Τετ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 13:58

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on January 18 the bank is accelerating Poland’s transition from fossil fuels with the construction of two new wind farms. According to the bank, the EBRD is providing a loan of PLN 117 million (€26 million-equivalent) for a project in the

Potential Head of Presidential Council Looks Fit to Pull Libya out of Quagmire

Τρι, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:03

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)-brokered Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) has so far failed to bring the light at the end of the tunnel for the civil war-torn country. For all the hopes many had cherished that the talks would be the first stepping stone to forming an interim government and electing a prime minister and presidential council members

Enel and Qatar Investment Authority to Develop Renewables in Sub-Saharan Africa

Δευ, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 13:59

Enel’s renewable arm Enel Green Power (EGP) and a Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) subsidiary have signed an agreement for a joint venture partnership aimed at financing, building and operating renewable projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The parties also signed an agreement whereby QIA will acquire 50% of EGP’s stake in projects in operation and under construction in South Africa and Zambia with approximately 800 MW capacity, Enel said.

Poland Adopts Offshore Wind Act Paving the Way to Develop Baltic Sea Projects

Παρ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2021 - 14:01

Paving the way for Poland to develop offshore wind in the Baltic Sea, the country’s Parliament unanimously adopted Poland’s first Offshore Wind Act on January 14. The Act will enter into force on February 1 after it’s been signed by the President of Poland. The Act sets out the rules and regulations that will apply to the development of offshore wind,