The European Commission has presented a new emergency package aimed at combating the sharp increase in gas prices. The package was published ahead of the energy summit on Thursday and Friday this week. The Greens/EFA Group says it welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a joint gas purchase tool, but it’s uncertain if this will be enough…
Senior MEP Carlo Fidanza has warned that while alternative fuel infrastructure plays an important role in the decarbonisation of transport, locking the industry more and more into electromobility “will not solve Europe’s future mobility problems.” The member spoke out after the adoption of a revised fuels infrastructure by the majority of the European Parliament. He…
Members of the European Parliament have adopted its position on the General Budget of the European Union for the financial year of 2023. On the overall budget, the plenary backed MEP negotiation achievements on more money for energy-related issues, health, education, culture, humanitarian aid and migration. Energy-related money was increased by 300 million euros to…
Taiwan’s participation can strengthen international cooperation to fight transnational telecommunication fraud in the postpandemic era, writes Li, Hsi-ho The internet is very much part of daily life in the postpandemic world. Working, studying, shopping, and conducting other transactions online have become commonplace. But the digital financial services that have developed from these activities are an…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and the Executive Vice-President in charge of the Green Pact for Europe, Frans Timmermans, signed today the Green Partnership on Energy, Climate and Environment between the European Union and Morocco. This is the EU’s first partnership of its kind with a third country. The Green Partnership with Morocco…
Thirty-two years ago, after some 4000 days as Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher was ousted by her own MPs. At the time this seemed exceptional: sacking Tory leaders is now the new normal, with Liz Truss’s premiership breaking a new record by being doomed within her first 40 days. Exactly ten years ago in a lengthy…
The world is going through a difficult period. As a result of increased international competition, contradictions in the field of global security have deepened, which has led to many sanctions restrictions on trade. This has a devastating effect on trade flows and international value chains, writes Obid Khakimov. As the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev…
A possible ban by the EU on goods from China which may have been produced or sourced from forced labour has been welcomed by a leading human rights group. The ban is thought to being considered by the European Commission as a response to growing concern about alleged rights abuses in China. Critics of the…
Belgian fans of “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live” are gearing up for a New Year treat. The lauded truck show is heading for Antwerp for the first time ever early in 2023 as part of a European-wide tour. It is the only show in Belgium and fans are advised to snap up tickets quickly as demand is likely to be…
The man many call the greatest songwriter of all time is back on the road with his “never-ending” tour – and the legendary Bob Dylan wooed his legions of fans in Belgium with a terrific performance. It was his first concert in the country for over five years but it was well worth the wait….
