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Pandora's Box: Europe mulls new ties with China
If Chinese President Xi Jinping chooses to "befriend a war criminal," then "it is our duty to get very serious about China," Gabrielius Landsbergis, the foreign minister of Lithuania, told German broadcaster DW. Landsbergis was responding to a question about the three-day visi...

Dollar gains ground as attention shifts to inflation in Europe
Following unfavorable surprises in Germany, France, and Spain that gave the euro a boost this week, the dollar took a breather in Asia on Thursday, stabilizing as U.S. yields increased and investors awaited European inflation data. The dollar's 0.9% loss against the euro on Wednesday was the ...

At Europe's biggest public health conference, the power of collaboration is being harnessed.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe's biggest gathering of public health associations, institutes, and experts met in Berlin, culminating in calls for investments in stronger health systems.
Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, who attended the con...

In joining the US subsidy race, Europe risks ushering in a new era of protectionism.
Joe Biden's clean technology law has dragged the European Union into a subsidy battle that might spark a transatlantic trade war, just as the allies are banding together to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The EU has consistently maintained the global rules-based system, even as the ...

After Powell's remarks, European stocks hit a nine-month high, as the dollar wobbles.
On Wednesday, global stocks soared and most currencies rallied against the dollar as investors perceived a dovish tone in comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, albeit an ECB policy change meant European bonds sat out the rally. MSCI's world stock index increased 0.3%, returning t...

Europe risks ushering in a new era of protectionism by joining the US subsidy race.
Joe Biden's clean technology law has drawn the European Union into a subsidy battle that might spark a transatlantic trade war, just as the allies are banding together to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Even as the US has grown increasingly antagonistic to the limits imposed by the ...

The final day of RC72 saw historic agreements and record attendance
The 72nd session of the Regional Committee for Europe (RC72), which included a record number of ministers, nongovernmental organization representatives, youth delegates, and international partners, concluded today after three days of discussions and deliberations that will further shape the work ...

Borrowing more money to compete with the United States, according to Germany, would constitute a threat to Europe
If Europe takes on additional debt to match U.S. green subsidies, Germany warns, the continent's competitiveness would suffer. When it comes to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the European Union has been quite loud about its worries, claiming that the act's subsidies for North Ame...

High precision time protocols, originally designed for Europe's Big Science, guarantee honest financial transactions
It was European scientists who, more than a decade ago, developed extremely precise network time distribution procedures for CERN. Numerous sectors, including banking, have recently begun using them. John Fischer, Oralia’s v. p. of advanced research, holds his hands approximately 30 centime...

What to anticipate from France's technology industry in 2022
France is rapidly becoming one of Europe's most important digital hubs, with a thriving ecosystem that has been expanding rapidly in recent years. The country has all the makings of a major player on the international startup. There were numerous noteworthy achievements and encouraging develo...

Scholz has given Germany a new position in Europe. Here's how it appears a year later
If his first year in office is any indication, Olaf Scholz has taken on Angela Merkel's mantle of "crisis chancellor."
War broke out on European territory only two months into his presidency, and the current debate over how much military and financial help the European Uni...

Conference on Physical Activity for Health in Europe in 2022
The World Health Organization's annual conference for the European network to promote physical activity for health is being held at the Université Côte d'Azur in Nice, France this year (HEPA Europe).
The mission of the Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Europ...

In the midst of a corruption investigation, the EU leader warns there will be "no impunity."
After Belgian police charged a senior MEP with corruption, the president of the European Parliament cautioned members Monday that suspected bribery by a foreign power constituted an attack on democracy, stressing that MEPs would enjoy "no impunity" in the corruption inquiry.
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In 2020, air pollution will have killed 238,000 Europeans prematurely.
Fine particle air pollution caused 238,000 premature deaths in the European Union in 2020, according to the bloc's environmental authority, a modest increase over the previous year. Simultaneously, the total rate for EU nations in 2020 was 45 percent lower than in 2005, according to the agenc...

Korea intends to minimize its reliance on China for exports by looking to the Middle East, America, and the European Union
According to nine economy-related ministries on Wednesday, the government would make every effort to fine-tune export plans as part of a larger objective of bolstering Korea's trade balance, which is exhibiting symptoms of a larger-than-expected deficit.
Among the goals are to boost...

FIFA and Qatar have been 'rattled' as the European World Cup boycott gains momentum.
The massive banners have become a common sight at German Bundesliga games.
"Boycott Qatar 2022" has become a rallying cry for teams, supporters, and players alike who oppose this month's World Cup and want to highlight human rights and environmental concerns in the host na...

The mobility and migration of professionals and students are topics of discussion between India and the European Union
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India and the European Union said on Friday that they have discussed methods to promote the free flow of skilled workers, students, and professionals between the two regions.
The 6th High Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM) between ...

Halloween countdown: mythological beasts of Europe – ogres
France and its legendaryogres conclude our countdown to Halloween on Euronews Culture, in which we've examined some of Europe's lesser-known mythical animals.
The name ogre stems from the Etruscan god of the underworld and punisher of oathbreakers, Orcus, and is of French origin...

France says it will no longer be a party to a contentious energy accord
France announced its withdrawal from a contentious energy deal on Friday, joining a growing list of European nations that have done so on the grounds that it is incompatible with the Paris climate accord.
On the margins of the European Council conference in Brussels, President Emmanuel ...

Survey finds that Germans view their country's international partnership as less reliable than it once
A new survey involving 14 countries showed that Germany has become a less trusted partner. However, it is still considered a reliable ally and Europe's undisputed leader.
A major new survey has indicated that the perception of Germany as a trustworthy partner in Europe and the Unite...