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The Brazilian government pointed out that developing countries have the right to develop their fossil reserves. And US President Trump wants more oil and gas pumped up

Extreme weather or not, the climate summit in Belem is in danger

That the weather is becoming more and more extreme does not lead to more political urgency

Nevertheless, the strikes did weaken the Iranian system’s military capabilities. There is now a short window for effective diplomacy to transform the U.S. intervention into a turning point in resolving one of the region’s most enduring threats. For that, the United States would be wise to leverage Europe’s hawkish posture; team up with France, Germany, and the UK (the E3); and involve Arab partners, China, and Russia.

The small window for an EU-U.S. diplomatic push on Iran

To turn U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program into a long-term resolution, Washington should seize the moment and cooperate with France, Germany, and the UK on diplomatic talks

European leaders who share the vision of a values-based foreign policy should adopt their own Team Europe approach. While some countries may have lost credibility or interest when it comes to promoting human rights and the rule of law in the Southern Mediterranean, others, including Belgium, Ireland, Slovenia, and Spain, are viewed much more positively. These countries are well positioned to lead an agenda that promotes democracy and human rights both inside the EU and through coordinated efforts to counter antidemocratic actors.

The EU Needs Values-Based Engagement in the Southern Mediterranean

As the EU prepares a new pact for its Southern neighborhood, the union should balance economic and security interests with support for civil society, political reforms, and inclusive governance

For context, the HFSF currently owns approximately 67% of ATHEX, a stake it acquired during the height of the Greek financial crisis. Euronext’s bid — emerging victorious in a competitive process reportedly including other major international players — is a reflection of confidence in the strategic importance and potential of the Greek market within the broader European framework.

Euronext’s Move to Acquire the Athens Stock Exchange: A tangible vote of Confidence to the Greek Economy.

Euronext’s ongoing negotiations to acquire the majority stake in the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) mark a significant development for the Greek capital markets

No-one would have been more keenly aware of the potential pitfalls of this summit than Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte, who was involved in a surprising exchange with the US president in which he referred to him as "daddy".Rutte had already flattered Trump in a private message for "decisive action in Iran" that "NO American president in decades could have done". Trump had then posted his words on his social media network and Rutte denied being embarrassed.

Five takeaways from Nato’s big summit on hiking defence spending

For the Netherlands this was the biggest security operation in its history; for Nato’s 32 member states the Hague summit was historic too

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This decision aligns with the national strategy to reinforce corporate governance and enhance the institution’s credibility. Under the supervision of Alternate Minister of Finance Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, HDB is advancing targeted initiatives to bolster transparency, accountability, and meritocracy in its operations.

Management

Professor Nikolaos Georgikopoulos (Stern NYU) appointed New Chair of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Professor Nikolaos Georgikopoulos (Stern NYU) appointed New Chair of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee at the Hellenic Development Bank

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China has over between two and three million employees, known as the 50 Cent Party, whose job is to monitor and censor the Chinese online information environment.Moreover, China is creating a “techno-block” with countries (especially in Africa) to which it is supplying back-end information infrastructure. It is also exporting closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance technology for monitoring and controlling their societies.

Analyses

Welcome to the Gray War

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

China’s cyber and info war is already here — and the U.S. is playing catch-up

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Although [Trump] is leading his own country and much of the world into great danger, that doesn’t absolve Europe’s leaders from making a huge effort to repair the damage and to recover the EU’s fading influence.

World

Trump’s betrayal of the world’s poor is Europe’s opportunity

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Of all the chaos wreaked by Donald Trump, the most destructive and long-lasting will fall on the weakest, least resilient parts of the developing world

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For Netanyahu, bombing Iran wasn’t just a security imperative; it was a legacy-defining moment. He had warned about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions since the 1990s. Now, with Israel striking Iranian facilities and Hezbollah leadership eliminated in the north, he has finally fulfilled his career-long promise.

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How Bibi Netanyahu outsmarted Biden, defied the EU, and still bombed Iran

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Despite corruption charges, mass protests, and mounting international pressure, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister used his alliance with Trump and skillfully exploited global divisions to execute his most audacious move yet

However, the UK says it’s not planning to follow suit - making it an attractive market for firms like XPeng, which started delivering its G6 model to British consumers in March, and BYD, which launched its Dolphin Surf model this month in the UK, and is available for as little as $26,100.

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How China made electric vehicles mainstream

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

"I drive an electric vehicle because I am poor," says Lu Yunfeng, a private hire driver

A switch to qualified-majority voting would have obvious benefits. It would help to prevent the watering-down of sanctions proposals to their lowest common denominator as twenty-seven capitals argue that sanctions should not impact their respective national champions. It would also prevent policy paralysis and project EU unity, instead of placing the spotlight on the fringe stances of a handful of EU states. Finally, it would help shield the EU from the divide-and-rule tactics of Russia, China, and other adversaries.

Europe

How the EU can think creatively for sanctions on Russia

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Ahead of Thursday’s European Council summit, it is hard to deny that EU sanctions on Russia are facing headwinds

It is an attempt to solve problems that most nations face on the assumption that they may be more effectively addressed when guided by a mindset of cross-border cooperation.Deliberately mischaracterizing that constructive striving for cooperation with “globalist conformity” is, in the most innocuous of interpretations, a very transparent attempt to say “my way or the highway.”

World

Message to the U.S. crusaders: Asking for submission is Un-American

Monday, June 23, 2025

Yes, Europe is not part of the Trump brand of American civilization because asking for submission is un-American

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Many initiatives have been proposed (Military assistance mission in support of Ukraine, maritime security operation ASPIDES, adoption of the EU space strategy for security and defence, and the cyber resilience act, reinforcement of the single intelligence analysis capacity and the EU satellite Centre, adoption of the third EU-NATO joint declaration, publication of a European defence industry package, including a strategy and a legislative proposal for a defence industry programme among other initiatives).

Analyses

The European Union at the crossroads

Monday, June 23, 2025

Any observer of the international context may, quite understandably, struggle to process the forces that are at play: the terms under which Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine might end;

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NATO remains the guarantor of last resort for its members that border the Black Sea: Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey. No matter how the war against Ukraine ends, Russia will still be a challenge. The Kalibr cruise missiles on Moscow’s ships and submarines can wreak havoc beyond Ukrainian cities. NATO is already ensconced on land, with France and Italy leading multinational contingents in Romania and Bulgaria, respectively. As in the Baltic, there is a NATO air-policing mission over the Black Sea. Whether European allies can deter Russia effectively in case of a U.S. drawdown remains to be seen.

Analyses

The Black Sea has become the fulcrum of Europe’s security

Thursday, June 19, 2025

The Black Sea is pivotal in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the wider standoff between Moscow and the West. To counter the Russian threat in the region, the EU has adopted a new strategy, and Turkey is building up its capabilities

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For example, there will inevitably be even greater numbers of Africans seeking refuge in Europe. And the United States, having abandoned the soft power of foreign aid, will alienate many governments across the world that were friends, so damaging U.S. business and security interests over time.  

Analyses

The humanitarian crises that we dare to ignore

Thursday, June 19, 2025

The failure of Western governments to address the humanitarian disasters and the corruption fueling conflicts in Africa is as short-sighted as it is tragic.

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In 1980 it accounted for almost a third of the global economy, but now just 15 per cent. On the other hand, Europe was mostly a geographical description then; the EU numbered nine countries, whereas today it has three times as many, its own currency and an embryo political structure. The bloc is potentially a super-power,” he states.

Analyses

Giles Merritt’s new book: Timebomb. When Ageing Explodes

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

People may be living longer throughout Europe but that is creating “massive unfairness” says a new book on ageing, recently launched in Brussels

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Since the EPRS’s launch in 2013 as the parliament’s in-house think tank, it has earned a solid reputation for digging into areas that ‘good news’ EU officials may leave undisturbed. Its report looked at the EU’s 10 main policy categories and listed a host of initiatives and reforms that would deliver massive benefits if delivered on.

Europe

’Good news’ EU downplays €2.8 trillion cost of non-Europe

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The ‘eurocrats’ at the top of the EU’s executive Commission are fond of good news, and spread it whenever they can

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Extreme weather or not, the climate summit in Belem is in danger

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That the weather is becoming more and more extreme does not lead to more political urgency

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The EU Needs Values-Based Engagement in the Southern Mediterranean

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As the EU prepares a new pact for its Southern neighborhood, the union should balance economic and security interests with support for civil society, political reforms, and inclusive governance

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To save the Single Market, bring back Delors’ 1992 playbook

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Most people familiar with EU affairs know the single market is a myth. Hailed as the bedrock of the European Union, it was never completed and is now crumbling.

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