After Russia, now Turkey questions Europe’s territory
A memorandum of understanding for exploring hydrocarbons at sea signed between the government of Tripoli and Turkey openly questions EU territory causing more headaches in Brussels amid an ongoing war in Ukraine
Are economic headwinds blowing in the direction of a global recession? Chief economists answer
Once-in-a-generation inflation in the US and Europe could choke off global growth, with a global recession possible in 2023, say economists
Does Germany cross a line?
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a new €200 billion gas subsidy fund that will benefit big and small companies in his country
EU fumes as US, Norway energy profits put solidarity to the test
As the USA and Norway reap unprecedented profits from surging energy prices, EU countries are complaining more loudly
EU agrees on oil price cap in new Russia sanctions draft package
EU ambassadors reached a political agreement on the bloc’s new round of Russia sanctions, including an oil price cap, which earlier had been opposed by a few seafaring member states
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Tens of thousands protest Czech NATO and EU membership
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Demonstrators gathered on Wednesday in Prague to ask Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s administration to resign in the wake of rising energy costs and called for the relationship with the EU, NATO, the UN and the WHO to be reconsidered
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The 21st Navigator Forum 2022 in the heart of Greek Seamanship
Monday, October 3, 2022
The “21st NAVIGATOR 2022 – THE SHIPPING DECISION MAKERS FORUM”, held from 23 to 25 September 2022, was organized with great success by NAVIGATOR SHIPPING CONSULTANTS and the Bezantakos family
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The EU: France wants anti-dumping measures against Spain
Thursday, September 29, 2022
As energy prices soared, Europe’s aluminium plants began to shut down while the bloc stepped up imports from Russia and China
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Italy’s new leader Giorgia Meloni arrives at a critical time for the EU
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Giorgia Meloni’s election victory comes at a critical time for the European Union, with war back on the continent. Sanctions against Russia are driving up inflationary pressures
Poland threatens to sue Commission over recovery money block
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Poland will file a complaint against the European Commission before the EU Court in Luxembourg if it continues to block funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility destined to Poland, announced Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Przydacz
Call to support Taiwan’s participation in ICAO
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) develops common regulations and standards for civil aviation
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MEPs urge EU memberstates to build closer ties with Taiwan
Friday, September 16, 2022
The European Parliament strongly condemned the recent Chinese aggressive military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, while calling for strengthened EU relations with Taipei
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Von der Leyen’s missed opportunity
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Set-piece speeches are the political equivalent of eating a packet of biscuits in one sitting: It feels good at the time, but you feel hungry and bloated an hour later
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European Parliament’s secret horse-trading
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Alessandro Chiocchetti is the European Parliament’s new secretary-general, an influential job overseeing a staff of 8,000 and a budget of €2 billion
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Putin’s war will be won or lost in Brussels
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Giles Merritt looks at the dizzying costs of the Ukraine war and the energy crisis, and warns that a failure of EU solidarity would hand the Kremlin victory
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Italy’s far-right Meloni tells Europe ‘fun is over’
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Two different faces of Europe are clashing ahead of the crucial Italian elections on 25 September, with far-right candidate Giorgia Meloni telling Brussels that if she wins, the “fun is over”
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By: N. Peter Kramer
