Between 2017 and 2023, the revenue from carbon dioxide related taxes in the EU increased strongly, growing from €15 billion to €51 billion. Carbon (dioxide) taxes are levied on the carbon content of ...
Of all the political debates which Labour have embroiled themselves in since coming into government, welfare reform is one that will continue to rear its ugly head until it is tackled directly. The ...
The reintegration of Syrian business elites into the country’s formal economic life has long been one of the most sensitive questions facing post-war governance. That question moved sharply back into ...
In Bangladesh, all eyes are turning to the upcoming elections and referendum set for the 12th of February. Since the ousting of Sheikh Hasina over 18 months ago, the Interim Government has been ...
In 2024, 25.4% of young Europeans (aged 15-29) were employed during formal education. 71.4% of young people remained outside the labour force and 3.2% were unemployed (available for employment and ...
In 2024, 3.2% of children in the EU aged 16 or less were reported to have unmet needs for medical care (examination and treatment), down from 3.6% in 2021. For dental care, 4.0% had unmet needs, ...
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Ocean Observation Initiative, one of the cornerstones of the European Ocean Pact. The initiative will improve access to ...
The European Union and Mercosur have signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), representing a historic milestone between the two regions, and an ambitious platform ...
The second call for strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) has now closed. The European Commission received more than 160 applications, confirming the continued strong interest ...
MEPs have reacted with fury to President Donald Trump´s recent threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Europeans over Greenland. Their response comes just ahead of a debate on the heated issue due to be ...
Rising uncertainty driven by US tariffs and proposed “most-favoured nation” pricing is prompting pharmaceutical companies to delay investment and product launches in Europe. US tariffs and pricing ...
Questions have emerged over the structure of a high-profile investment linked to the Hexagon Cup international padel tournament, after claims that funding intended to secure equity participation was ...