Photo by Despina Galani on Unsplash Belgium is in the top 10 countries with the highest household savings in the world, according to new data. CityIndex analysed global data on household savings, including mean disposable income, mean household savings and long-term interest rates, to discover the countries with the highest household savings in the world. Belgium ranks 9th with a total savings…
Photo by Travel With on Unsplash The need to make better use of the untapped potential of Central Asia has been highlighted by Kazakhstan’s president. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was speaking at the recent summit of heads of states in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. There, he endorsed the wide expansion of cooperation among the organisation’s…
Photo by Adrian Dascal on Unsplash The European Union often appears caught up focusing on age-old disputes and losing touch with the evolving global landscape. The major countries in Europe seem content to spend their days haggling over financial matters, rather than adapting to new geopolitical and economic realities. A notable transformation has occurred in Eastern Europe however,…
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash EU policymakers have come to a crucial agreement for an European regulation to restore nature. The proposal aims to put measures in place to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. It sets specific, legally binding targets…
Photo by Charles Smart on Unsplash The Jewish state is not only being attacked by its neighbours, but also by many other countries. The German media (DIE WELT) has received information from the secret services proving that there is a trail all the way to the Sahara. A militia is forming there against Israel and its leaders are…
Photo by Adrien Vajas on Unsplash For 75 years Porsche has been building “dream” cars and a Brussels museum is set to pay homage to the famous brand with a new exhibition Following up the exhibitions ‘Porsche – Electric to Electric’ in 2013 and ‘Porsche 356 – 70 Years’, Autoworld will host a new and unprecedented collection of exclusive Porsches from December 8 to February…
Photo by Sam te Kiefte on Unsplash The European Greens held their Green Leadership Council this week, a chance for Green Party leaders from all over Europe to “sharpen their common vision and plan” for the upcoming European elections. The Greens, in the elections in 2024, hope to build on electoral gains in the last Euro poll and…
Photo by Kat Kelley on Unsplash A new brand for the Brussels European Quarter has been formally launched. It took place in the building of the Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations (CEIO) in the heart of the European Quarter. The brand bears the name ‘European Quarter Brussels’ and represents a new strategy for the neighbourhood. After…
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash The European Parliament president has warned that the public will “look to” policymakers to deliver on their promises before they vote in next year’s Euro election. Roberta Metsola also said that taking a “strong” stance against terror and “making all efforts to alleviate Gaza’s humanitarian crisis are not mutually exclusive.” In a…
Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash Local government and community groups have called for a “stronger and just “ EU Green Deal. The message was made when nearly 500 European policymakers, community-led initiatives, scientists and civil society organisations came together this week. They took part in a policy event “Making the European Green Deal Strong and Real: Harnessing the…
