A look at Germany shows the UK’s growth problem is not a Brexit phenomenon January 10, 2024 Germany is struggling; but its discontent is emblematic of a problem the whole of Western Europe must address, writes Paul Ormerod
Politics in 2023: A look back at the highlights – and low points – of the year December 28, 2023 As Rishi Sunak runs out the clock towards polling day, we take you back through the political highlights - and low points - of 2023.
Jeremy Hunt signs ‘groundbreaking’ financial services agreement with Switzerland December 22, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has signed what he called a “groundbreaking” deal with Switzerland on financial services.
UK to sign financial services deal with Switzerland December 20, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to ink a financial services deal with Switzerland in a bid to ease business transactions with UK firms and individuals.
Roman Abramovich: Ex-Chelsea owner loses legal bid against EU over Putin sanctions December 20, 2023 Abramovich had filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed the punishment on the oligarch.
The ‘biggest climate law ever’? What CBAM means for the UK December 19, 2023 “The biggest climate law ever in Europe, and some say in the world,” Peter Liese, lead negotiator for the European Parliament said. In reference to the Paris Agreement? Europe’s New Green Deal? Biden’s IRA? Nope – Liese was describing the carbon border adjustment mechanism, known to nerds by the catchy acronym CBAM. This wonkish-sounding legislation [...]
Sunak warns of migrant threat as UK and Italy agree to fund Tunisia plan December 16, 2023 The UK and Italy will jointly finance a plan to return migrants in Tunisia to their home countries, as Rishi Sunak warned of the threat of migration to “overwhelm” European states.
EU agrees landmark deal on world’s first Artificial Intelligence Act December 9, 2023 European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules. The agreement paves the way for legal oversight of technology used in popular generative AI services such as ChatGPT that has promised to transform everyday life and spurred warnings of existential dangers to humanity. Negotiators from the European Parliament and [...]
Strengthening EU ties will be first foreign policy goal, vows Labour’s David Lammy December 1, 2023 The MP for Tottenham added that if Labour were to win the election, there would be “a tonal shift” in UK-EU relations with a move to return to more regular talks between the governmental powers.
Dexit? Anti-EU Geert Wilders wins most votes in Dutch election as populists shock Europe November 23, 2023 Mr Wilders’ election programme includes calls for a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the European Union, a total halt to accepting asylum-seekers and migrant pushbacks at Dutch borders.