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Two quick lessons surely stand out for Europeans responding to this crisis. One is that Transnistria cannot be ignored or compartmentalized; all plans for Moldova’s EU accession and its future economic and energy policies need to account for that territory as well.

Moldova’s Gas Crisis Is Europe’s Headache

An energy crisis in Moldova is rapidly developing into a political crisis. It is likely to land at the EU’s door. Is anyone ready?

“The CDU/CSU wants to make policy in the political centre,” one source said tersely.

Meet the conservative German trio that could rule Europe

For a glimpse of Europe’s future, look no further than the retreat of the centre-right European People’s Party in Berlin

NGO T&E say that a big share of Davos’ transport emissions come from private jets.

Davos man says no to free rail, yes to private jets

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is compensating political, business, academic, and celebrity elites who travel to next week’s Davos summit by low-emission rail

Experts say Chinese exporters may now focus on other parts of the world.

Three reasons Trump tariffs aren’t China’s only problem

China’s economy rebounded in the last three months of last year, allowing the government to meet its growth target of 5% in 2024

Under the leadership of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore very successfully pursued open market development, and forge very close relations with the West.

What Happened to the Asian Century?

Back in 2011, the Asian Development Bank set out a vision for an “Asian Century”

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“Blended finance is a strategic tool that reimagines the power of investing, facilitates innovation and pools the resources required to create a multiplier effect and maximize the impact of our efforts.”

Analyses

Global leaders identify 6 key systems levers for climate and nature

Thursday, January 16, 2025

The global fight against the climate crisis is no longer just an environmental issue but a defining economic challenge

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Indian-born CEOs and executives have risen to prominent positions in some of the world’s most influential technology companies, such as Google, Microsoft and IBM.

World

Indian Americans: A Survey Data Snapshot

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Indian Americans are among the nation’s top earners, outperforming other Asian Americans

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Announcing the move, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the "unprecedented" measure was necessary to meet the country’s housing emergency.

Europe

Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on the value of properties bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK

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The pledge by the self-proclaimed “Tariff Man” to impose steep duties on all US imports may have prompted Brussels and Beijing to ease trade ties to limit the potential impact on their export-oriented industries.

World

The EU’s Trump-China dilemma

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Relations between China and the EU are worsening – and could rapidly deteriorate when Donald Trump returns to the White House

Africa’s rapidly expanding youth population, projected to double by 2050, will see a cumulative growth in the youth labour force estimated at 72.6 million.

Analyses

Why the social and solidarity economy is key to South Africa’s G20 Presidency and Africa’s sustainable growth

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Amid growing inequality and an accelerating climate crisis, the social and solidarity economy (SSE) offers a pathway to a more inclusive and sustainable Africa

Ironically, the hardening of internal EU borders made it easier for Romania and Bulgaria, which fulfilled Schengen’s technical entry criteria back in 2011, to finally join the club.

Europe

Despite Schengen’s Expansion, Europe’s Borders Are Hardening

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Believe it or not, European integration is on the march forward

It’s hard to tell whether Ursula von der Leyen would defy national governments with a call for a ‘Euro-housing’ campaign.

Europe

Back to basics for an EU that will face make-or-break perils

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Europe stands on the threshold – some would say brink – of a make-or-break quarter-century

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Almost three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and with US President-elect Donald Trump taking office in just a week, Europeans face the question of how they could make sure not to be excluded from potential peace talks this year.

World

As Trump looms, Europe fears getting ghosted on Ukraine

Monday, January 13, 2025

Europeans want to make sure they have a seat at the table in any future Ukraine peace talks, but they run the risk of getting only a folding chair

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It is also a moment when Erdogan and his team could attempt to craft a success story for an Islamist entity other than their own.

Analyses

Erdogan’s Plan to Shape Syria’s Future

Monday, January 13, 2025

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has long longed for this moment of vindication

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According to a statement released by the Justice Ministry on Sunday, Nordio filed a request with the Milan Court of Appeal to lift Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi’s pre-trial detention.

Europe

Italy denies US extradition request for Iranian after Sala’s release

Monday, January 13, 2025

Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio has blocked the extradition of Iranian national Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi in a case closely linked to the recent release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala

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In a first since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, the UK will join the US in directly sanctioning energy companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas.

World

US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian oil industry

Monday, January 13, 2025

The Biden administration has imposed some of its toughest sanctions yet on Russia, in a move designed to hit Moscow’s energy revenue that is fuelling its war in Ukraine

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Indeed, for millions of Syrians on the ground, migration is likely to remain one of the few options available to ensure the safety and well-being of their families.

Analyses

Will Syrian Refugees Return Home? A Close-Up

Monday, January 13, 2025

After the stunning military offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that toppled the Assad regime, political stability and the emergence of a democratic state in Syria remain a distant hope

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EIB fears ‘major reputational disaster’ due to Green Deal rules

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The European Investment Bank, world’s biggest multilateral lender by assets, phased out all fossil fuel investments from its €500bn loan book and branded itself ‘the climate bank’

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Meet the conservative German trio that could rule Europe

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Female empowerment in the workplace, it’s more than equality, it’s leadership

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Europe’s rules for improving gender balance in the hierarchy of listed companies are paying dividends

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