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"More than 190 countries have signed the Paris Agreement, which is designed to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. That will require a huge reduction in the use of fossil fuels, such as coal and gas."

Rebound in global gas demand threatens international climate targets – IEA

By: EBR | Monday, July 5, 2021

A rebound in global gas demand to 2024 following the record fall last year is poised to knock the world off track from reaching its goal of net zero emissions by 2050

"Israelis are not gloating when they see buildings in Gaza crumbling under Israeli air bombardment. But they stand by the right – indeed, the duty – to defend themselves when attacked."

What will finally break the cycle of violence between Israel and Hamas?

By: EBR | Friday, July 2, 2021

How will this round of bloodshed between Israel and Hamas end?

"Climate change could wipe off up to 18% of GDP off the worldwide economy by 2050 if global temperatures rise by 3.2°C, the Swiss Re Institute warns."

This is how climate change could impact the global economy

By: EBR | Thursday, July 1, 2021

The global economy could lose 10% of its total economic value by 2050 due to climate change, according to new research

"Transport and logistics account for a considerable part of GHG emissions globally, with shipping alone accounting for 2-3%."

Time is running out – global emissions rules for shipping need to be reached now

By: EBR | Thursday, July 1, 2021

The 2020s must be the decade of action if we are to solve the shipping industry’s share of the global climate challenge before we reach a critical tipping point

"A viable EU strategy is desperately needed. The issue of human rights in Russia is directly linked to the stability and security of the union itself."

How the EU Can Engage Russian Civil Society

By: EBR | Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The European Union must ensure the survival of Russian civil society that is now subject to unprecedented repression. It also needs a strategy to respond quickly in case a narrow window of opportunity for democratic change opens in Russia

"France’s Emmanuel Macron and England’s Boris Johnson, who are Europe’s two dominant leaders now that Angela Merkel is stepping down, just got quite a taste of that."

Johnson’s and Macron’s Uncertain Political Futures

By: EBR | Friday, June 25, 2021

Underneath the cliches of the eternal rivalry between France and England, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron are closer than most people would believe

"Putin’s commentary is an attempt to woo Germany back to its once-cozy relationship with Russia, blame NATO expansion eastward for undermining European security, and point the finger at the United States for the “armed coup” in Ukraine in 2014."

Russia-Europe Relations Depend on Moscow Confronting the Past

By: EBR | Friday, June 25, 2021

A defining feature of Russia’s leadership is the refusal to deal with the country’s Stalinist past. Until the Kremlin stops whitewashing history, a politically stable relationship between Europe and Russia cannot exist

“This is not a symbolic pledge, but a vital commitment. We can only ask for more ambition if we provide additional support.”

Success of climate change talks rests on finance, UN chief says

By: EBR | Friday, June 25, 2021

The success of international climate negotiations in November will depend on a breakthrough in financial contributions from rich countries, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday

"The post-Covid world is rushing in fast, and for countries like Kazakhstan, it is likely to be experienced as a “Green Tsunami”, due to the capabilities-targets gap."

Green diversification in central Asia and its global implications

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Central Asia is a place of open skies and wild beauty. As far as one can see, the tallest things are trees and mountains

"The more difficult question is what the return of the hardliners to the presidency—and in fact their full control of all levers of power in the Islamic Republic—means for Iranian society."

Iran’s New President Means Headache and Opportunity for Europe

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 22, 2021

With the election of a hardliner as Iranian president, eight years of European thinking that Tehran could be a partner will come to an end. It’s time for the EU to address not only the nuclear file but also regional security threats

"NATO is not ready to confront the imminent threat that China poses both to the West and to the structure of the international system that has favored the West for several centuries."

Is NATO Ready for China?

By: EBR | Friday, June 18, 2021

At the latest NATO summit, allies jointly identified China as a systemic challenge to alliance security. But diverging views on China’s challenge among the partners hinder a consensus on NATO action

There are two key channels through which the pandemic might influence productivity: accelerated digitalization and reallocation of workers and capital.

IMF: Post-pandemic growth relies on these two things

By: EBR | Thursday, June 17, 2021

Producing and consuming more goods and services for the same amount of work sounds too good to be true

"The announcement has renewed debate around the nature of the EU’s partnership with Africa—particularly around climate change, the environment, and sustainable development, which are a new area of cooperation prioritized by the agreement."

Opportunity for whom: The EU-Africa partnership and sustainable energy transitions

By: EBR | Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The new EU-Africa partnership should focus on strengthening African governments and working with them on their renewable energy strategies

Biden left Washington for his first trip abroad on a mission to rally partners to work together, “demonstrating the capacity of democracies to both meet the challenges and deter the threats of this new age.”

The EU-U.S. Summit Is a Test for New Transatlantic Cooperation

By: EBR | Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The Americans and Europeans have to reconcile their differences in dealing with authoritarian regimes. This is an immense challenge facing these democracies

"Reducing the industry’s reliance on fossil fuels, recycling components and adopting more environmental design practices will be critical, as will insisting on a better way of working across the value chain."

How manufacturing can raise the bar on global climate goals

By: EBR | Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The manufacturing industry must accept its heavy responsibility for emissions of greenhouse gases

"National economies are beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels - but at wildly different paces."

COVID-19 recovery: some economies will take longer to rebound

By: EBR | Monday, June 14, 2021

National economies are beginning to return to their pre-pandemic levels. But like the uneven impact of the pandemic itself, the pace of economic recovery is massively divergent across countries

"Global heating and the destruction of wildlife is wreaking increasing damage on the natural world, which humanity depends on for food, water and clean air."

Climate and nature crises: solve both or solve neither, say experts

By: EBR | Friday, June 11, 2021

Humanity must solve the climate and nature crises together or solve neither, according to a report from 50 of the world’s leading scientists

"The People’s Republic of China is already on track to catch up with the United States of America. Biden realizes that time is running short for the U.S. to defend its position."

Keeping China at Bay: Biden’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Blueprint

By: EBR | Friday, June 11, 2021

The best way to counter China’s propaganda would be for the Biden infrastructure programs to show that democracy works by providing concrete benefits to Americans

“President Biden is coming to Europe with some strong messages on revitalising America’s alliances, starting with NATO – he will make clear that the strong US commitment to NATO and also our commitment to Article 5, the mutual defence clause.”

NATO summit: A key test for Biden’s reset with Europe

By: EBR | Friday, June 11, 2021

After an identity crisis over the past years, NATO leaders will gather in Brussels on Monday (14 June), for a summit to re-orient the alliance, sandwiched between the G7 summit in Britain and an EU–US summit right after

The 46th president of the United States will make the first foreign visit of his mandate to Europe.

Joe Biden’s Europe Visit: Mending What Trump Broke

By: EBR | Thursday, June 10, 2021

At the NATO summit, President Biden will have to deal with Donald Trump’s pernicious legacy. The biggest challenges include Russia and Turkey, both of which have undermined the alliance solidarity

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