In from the coal: Australia sheds climate pariah status to make up with Europe

In from the coal: Australia sheds climate pariah status to make up with Europe

[ad_1] Europe loves the Aussies again.  Australia was, until recently, an international pariah on climate change and a punchline in Brussels. But a new government in Canberra coupled with Europe’s energy and economic woes mean a better relationship is now emerging — one that could fuel Europe’s transition to a clean economy, while enriching Australia … Read more

NATO’s new secretary-general, same as the old one?

NATO’s new secretary-general, same as the old one?

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. With war raging in Europe, the race to find NATO’s next chief is on.  Jens Stoltenberg was a steady hand as Western capitals rushed to help Ukraine push back invading Russian troops. But as his term expires in September, speculation is growing over who might succeed him.  Could … Read more

Dutch PM Rutte wants EU to play it frugal in face of mega US subsidies

Dutch PM Rutte wants EU to play it frugal in face of mega US subsidies

[ad_1] Don’t inject fresh money into the European Union — just reform national policies, says Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. That’s the best way to prevent EU industry from getting wiped out by U.S. companies under Washington’s major new green subsidies scheme, Rutte told a group of journalists at the office of the Dutch embassy … Read more

European allies will send about 80 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Germany says

European allies will send about 80 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Germany says

[ad_1] Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — Germany and its European partners plan to “quickly” send two Leopard 2 tank battalions to Ukraine — suggesting about 80 vehicles — the government in Berlin announced Wednesday, adding that Germany would provide one company of 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks … Read more

Don’t use TikTok, Dutch officials are told

Don’t use TikTok, Dutch officials are told

[ad_1] Public authorities in the Netherlands are being told to steer clear of TikTok amid growing concerns across the EU and U.S. that the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform poses privacy risks. Dutch ministries and agencies are mostly following a recommendation to shun TikTok accounts and stop government communication and advertising on the platform, two government officials … Read more