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On top of the agenda for the next ministerial meeting are joint initiatives the two blocs will undersign with representatives of the Jamaican and Kenyan governments for digital connectivity projects.

Digital infrastructure, AI roadmap tangible results of transatlantic cooperation

By: EBR | Monday, November 21, 2022

The US administration and European Commission will meet in Washington on 5 December, the third in the context of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC), an EU-US initiative launched last year to provide a permanent platform for cooperation

The Republicans having the most seats in the House will provide the chairman, the Speaker of the House.

Republicans win majority in US House of Representatives

By: N. Peter Kramer | Friday, November 18, 2022

The Republican Party has won the 218 seats needed to form a majority in the House of Representatives

“It’s just great to see you,” Biden told Xi as he put an arm around him, adding in remarks delivered in front of reporters that he was committed to keeping lines of communication open on a personal and government level.

Biden, Xi stress need to work together as they meet for talks

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden met for long-awaited talks that come as relations between their countries are at their lowest in decades, marred by disagreements over a host of issues from Taiwan to trade

Following this optimistic opening, Kerry acknowledged the enormity of the climate problem. "Human life is at risk now," he said. "In the context of the challenge of the global climate crisis, we lose 10 million people a year to extreme heat. It’s up from five.

First Movers Coalition backs deal for low-carbon concrete and cement at COP27

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 15, 2022

"We’re gonna keep 1.5 degrees Celcius alive and that is our goal."

Taiwan is willing and able to cooperate with international partners to jointly achieve net-zero transition, mobilise global climate action, and ensure a sustainable environment for future generations.

Taiwan injects momentum into the global transition to net-zero emissions

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The world has embarked on the transition to net-zero emissions

‘The American people have made clear’, President Biden said yesterday in a White House press conference, ‘that they expect Republicans to be prepared to work with me as well.

President Biden : ‘I am prepared to work with my Republican colleagues’

By: N. Peter Kramer | Thursday, November 10, 2022

The results of the Tuesday’s elections reveal voter anxiety over the highest inflation in forty years, the state of the nation, crime and, especially with Democratic voters, abortion access

Before the ravages of Covid and the global economic recession, ‘Africa Rising’ was a popular slogan amongst NGOs and development experts who believed that progress was being made, albeit slowly.

A ‘Rising Africa’ matters globally, but it’s action not words that matter more

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The European Union’s relationship with Africa is best described as scratchy

Republicans need a net of five seats to regain a majority in the House after two years of Democratic control of the White House and Congress.

Control of US Congress at stake

By: N. Peter Kramer | Tuesday, November 8, 2022

In the US control of the House of Representatives and Senate is at stake today

"A new ‘MAGA’ (‘Make America Great Again’!) wave of incoming Republican members to the House of Representatives will make the approval of new funding for Ukraine much more difficult."

US midterm elections and the EU

By: N. Peter Kramer | Monday, November 7, 2022

The question is, what will matter the most if the Republicans take over one or both chambers of the US Congress

" We believe insights from a set of interviews we conducted in the lead-up to the launch of the Cost of Capital Observatory can help those seeking to raise capital in the clean energy and renewables sector."

6 insights on financing clean energy projects in emerging economies

By: EBR | Thursday, November 3, 2022

Financing the clean energy transition in emerging economies will be a key topic at COP27

Either scenario is possible: Putin could turn G20 into a tribune for his anti-Western narrative, or he may find himself more isolated than bargained for. Whatever is in his mind right now, diplomats are already busy behind the scenes.

Putin at G20

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin still has not decided whether he will attend the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, between 15-16 November or send a high-level delegation in his place

The US became the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) during the first half of 2022, filling part of the vacuum left by Russia, whose exports to Europe have plunged following its February invasion of Ukraine.

Top US gas exporter eyes Europe growth, ‘with the right contracts’

By: EBR | Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Cheniere, the leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States, is “willing to build incremental facilities” to satisfy growing European demand, it told EURACTIV

As regulatory attention increases, it is essential for the board to ensure budgets allocated to cybersecurity risk align to effectively mitigate potential impact. The days where security budgets are set without business impact context are over.

Here’s what regulators will want boards to know about cybersecurity

By: EBR | Monday, October 31, 2022

Cybersecurity is no longer an issue reserved strictly for the IT or compliance executives, it is an issue that impacts all board members

People who live in places surrounded by water don’t have the luxury of debating whether the climate crisis is urgent or not.

Why looking after the ocean is not just a job for islanders

By: EBR | Monday, October 31, 2022

People living on low-lying islands are seeing the impact of climate change every day

Collaboration is vital to drive sustainable change and deliver on the Paris Agreement climate goals, especially in a complex sector like healthcare.

Here’s how healthcare can reduce its carbon footprint

By: EBR | Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Climate change and pollution are endangering the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people around the world, often impacting the most vulnerable communities

"Were Germany to introduce a strategy that reduced its dangerous dependence on Beijing and drop all illusions about Russia, it could benefit the EU and strengthen transatlantic ties at the expense of China."

Germany’s Continued Illusions About China and Russia

By: EBR | Friday, October 21, 2022

As if the German government needed to be reminded of the high price of its dependence on Russia and China

To build a more resilient supply chain, it’s vital to look at even the most inexpensive parts and materials when they are critical to products and revenues

Resilient supply chains: Why every supplier counts

By: EBR | Friday, October 21, 2022

Some of the worst supply disruptions occur because manufacturers run short of low-cost items or raw materials that are widely used across a range of final products