Northvolt collapse leaves EU taxpayer on the hook for €293m
The collapse of Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB has left a hole in the EU's ambitions for electric vehicle success – but also a potential three-hundred-million-euro hole in its budget.
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What could happen to Ukraine if Călin Georgescu becomes president?
Pro-Russia candidate Călin Georgescu won the first round of the presidential elections in Romania on Sunday, riding on a wave of anti-establishment protest votes and with suspected foreign social-media interference.
Underwater WiFi, aquaponic farms: How European startups woo investors
Across Europe, blue tech startups are charting new waters in ocean technology, tackling some of the most pressing challenges — from renewable energy and blue biotechnology to cutting-edge port logistics and aquaculture. With support from European Union initiatives like BlueInvest, many of these innovators are securing the funding needed for scaling up.
Apology incoming! Carrefour caught in South American beef scandal
Alexandre Bompard, Carrefour SA's CEO, has agreed to issue a public apology to Brazil's government, hoping to wrap up the controversy created by the supermarket chain committing to not sell South American beef in France, according to Bloomberg.
Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal
As negotiators from all sides on the Mercosur deal enter a new round of negotiations this week ahead of a meeting in Uruguay on 5 and 6 December at which there are hopes the deal can be closed, France is stepping up its attempts to rally support from Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands to halt the deal in its tracks.
Rental market uncertainty: Which countries feel most insecure, and why?
The latest global assessment of land and housing tenure security reveals concerning trends. According to the 2024 Prindex Report, approximately 1.1 billion adults worldwide - representing 23% of the global population - feel insecure about their rights to property or land. This perception has risen significantly over the past four years.
Green MEPs divided over backing for European Commission
The Green/European Free Alliance group in the European Parliament is split over whether to support the next European Commission, it emerged following a meeting in Strasbourg today.
