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Nicolas Schmit:European citizens have seen their living conditions deteriorating

Nicolas Schmit: European citizens have seen their living conditions deteriorating

At a prestigious conference convened by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), which serves as the EU’s hub for organized civil society, a stark warning was sounded: the shortage of suitable and affordable housing has become an escalating concern, particularly for vulnerable demographics and young individuals, demanding urgent action from the European Union. Growing […]

EU and Egypt sign 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration

EU and Egypt sign 7.4 Billion Euro deal focused on energy, migration

Egypt is a critical country for Europe today and for the days to come,” the commission official said earlier, speaking on condition of anonymity and pointing to Egypt’s “important position in a very difficult neighbourhood”. Egypt already hosts around nine million migrants and refugees, including four million Sudanese and 1.5 million Syrians, the UN’s International […]

Zimbabwe Says It Lost in Excess of $150 Billion to Sanctions

Zimbabwe Says It Lost in Excess of $150 Billion to Sanctions

HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Zimbabwe’s vice president asserted on Wednesday that the country has suffered losses exceeding $150 billion due to sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United States, stemming from allegations of election manipulation and human rights violations in the early 2000s. Addressing protesters demonstrating against the sanctions, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga emphasized […]

$1.95B Apple app store fine

$1.95B Apple app store fine is headline grabbing but EU faces tough road collecting

On March 4, the European Union imposed a substantial penalty of $1.95 billion on Apple, marking one of the company’s largest fines. The charge stems from allegations that Apple hindered music streaming companies from informing iOS users, within their iPhone or iPad apps, about more cost-effective subscription options for their services. Following a lengthy investigation […]