[ad_1] Issued on: 16/12/2022 – 11:58 EU leaders are looking for ways to counter aspects of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that they fear will unfairly discriminate against European firms. With the IRA giving generous subsidies and priority access to American businesses, the EU is now considering a subsidy program of its own. European Union leaders on Thursday sought ways to stand up to the United States over its new green technologies plan that they say…
"Why EU leaders are upset over Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act"Tag: leaders
[ad_1] U.S. Catholic bishops begin their fall meeting Monday and will be electing new leaders — a vote that may signal whether they want to be more closely aligned with Pope Francis ‘ agenda or not. Several of the 10 candidates to be the next president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are part of its powerful conservative wing, and have not fully embraced some of the pope’s priorities, such as focusing more on…
"US bishops to elect new leaders, mark abuse reform milestone"
[ad_1] People queue up for Covid-19 nucleic acid tests. Photo by Yuan Zifeng/VCG via Getty Images China says it would not waver from its zero-Covid policy which imposes snap lockdowns, mass testing and lengthy quarantines. China is fighting its biggest wave of locally transmitted cases in six months, with nearly 9 000 infections reported on Thursday. Zero-Covid has prompted rare public outrage from residents over food shortages and delayed emergency medical care for those under…
"China’s leaders recommit to ‘unswerving’ zero-Covid policy"
[ad_1] Issued on: 24/08/2022 – 14:06Modified: 24/08/2022 – 14:12 European leaders pledged unwavering support for Ukraine as the war-torn country marked its Independence Day on Wednesday, coinciding with the six-month milestone of Russia’s invasion. Leaders paid tribute to the sacrifices and courage of the Ukrainian people, voiced their resolve to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons and reviled Moscow for its attack on the neighboring Eastern European nation. In Britain, floral and musical tributes punctuated a…
"Western leaders salute Ukraine on its Independence Day"
[ad_1] PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron was holding talks Tuesday with France’s main party leaders after his centrist alliance failed to win an absolute majority in parliamentary elections. The meetings at the Elysee presidential palace come after Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne formally offered her resignation Tuesday, in line with the tradition after parliamentary elections. Macron immediately rejected the offer and maintained the current government. Macron’s Together! alliance won 245 seats in Sunday’s parliamentary elections…
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[ad_1] Publication Date: 18/02/2022 – 09:50 More than 40 African leaders were welcomed to Brussels by the EU on Thursday. This was in an effort to assert its power on a continent where Russia and China have made substantial investments and many felt let down due to Europe’s COVID-19 vaccins rollout. The European Union will offer several support packages at the summit to improve health, education and stability for Africa. It will also pledge half…
"Summit in Brussels: EU offers funding to African leaders for education, stability and health."