EU delays deadline on green investment rules for nuclear and gas
The European Commission said on Monday (10 January) it has delayed to later this month the deadline for experts to give feedback on divisive plans to allow some natural gas and nuclear energy projects to be labelled as sustainable investments
Baltic states top eurozone’s monthly inflation table
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania currently have the highest monthly inflation rates in the euro area, latest Eurostat estimates show
Why some people grow from setbacks and others don’t
Experiences shape lives… difficult experiences shape people. We all face challenging circumstances in professional careers from time to time. But how is it that some people take away valuable lessons and new insights that strengthen and improve them while others don’t?
6 world of work trends set to shape 2022
Workers around the globe quitting their jobs as part of “The Great Re-Evaluation.” Companies re-evaluating their flexible working arrangements
Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine?
Are Russian forces getting ready for war in Ukraine? That is the (faked?) fear among Western leaders and the comedian who is now President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky
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ESG Strategy in Action
Monday, January 10, 2022
As ESG has become a critical part of company strategy, many leaders have begun to consider how to design roadmaps and actionable plans
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Europe nuclear plants ‘need €500bn investment by 2050’: EU commissioner
Monday, January 10, 2022
The European Union will need to invest €500 billion in new generation nuclear power stations from now until 2050, the bloc’s internal market commissioner said in an interview published at the weekend
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The EU taxonomy is also about tackling chemical pollution
Monday, January 10, 2022
The EU’s green finance taxonomy is about more than climate finance, it’s also an opportunity to improve our health and well-being by phasing out polluting chemicals
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Europe and the United States Play Into Putin’s Hands
Friday, January 7, 2022
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Friday, January 7, 2022
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Political ads: Internal Market MEPs to start discussions on draft law on 10 January
Friday, January 7, 2022
The Commission will present its proposal on political advertising to MEPs in the lead Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee on Monday
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The Power of Collective Intelligence
Friday, January 7, 2022
When we think about organisations – groups of people all moving towards a single goal – usually we think about a hierarchy
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These are the digital skills companies need to succeed in a changing economy
Friday, January 7, 2022
Every single job of the future will have a digital element - so how are companies adapting the skills within their workforces? And are they doing it fast enough?
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Can packaging become climate-neutral?
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Paper, plastic, tin or glass? As the European Commission readies a revision of the packaging and packaging waste directive, research highlights the positives and negatives of various packaging types
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Closing Memorial: Putin’s Blueprint for U.S. Republicans
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
How the closure of the Memorial in Russia is a template for the kind of society Republicans want to build in the U.S.
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Does Draghi stay or go? Italy readies for new president
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Italy’s parliament will start voting on January 24 for a new president, with Prime Minister Mario Draghi widely expected to take over despite the risk of destabilising the country’s post-pandemic recovery
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