Italy’s Inflation Rises Above 4% as Energy Costs Surge

By admin September 30, 2026 No comment

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Italy’s EU-harmonised consumer prices rose 2.0% month-on-month in September, pushing annual inflation to 4.1%, up sharply from 3.2% in August. The increase was driven largely by soaring energy costs linked to turmoil in the Middle East. The latest figure was above the 3.8% median forecast from a Reuters poll of 17 analysts and marked Italy’s […]

Iceland Votes on EU Membership Talks

By admin August 29, 2026 No comment

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Icelanders voted on Saturday in a closely contested referendum on whether to reopen negotiations to join the European Union. The vote has divided the country, with polls showing supporters and opponents of renewed talks almost evenly matched. Key issues include the cost of living, high interest rates, national sovereignty and control over fishing waters. Supporters […]

Iran War Slows European Economy as Prices Surge Across Region

By admin May 21, 2026 No comment

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Europe’s economy is facing mounting pressure as the ongoing Iran war drives up energy costs and weakens business activity across the region. Fresh data showed the euro zone economy contracted at its fastest pace since late 2023, with rising fuel and living costs reducing consumer demand and hurting the services sector. Economists warned the crisis […]

Denmark Vote Shaped by Global Tensions and Domestic Pressures

By admin March 20, 2026 No comment

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Denmark is set to hold a parliamentary election on March 24, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a third term in office. Although her Social Democrats are projected to secure their weakest result in over a century, she remains the frontrunner to retain power. The campaign initially took an unusual geopolitical turn due to U.S. […]

TUC Urges Starmer Not to Rule Out EU Customs Union to Boost Growth

By admin December 27, 2025 No comment

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The head of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Paul Nowak, has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to keep the option of an EU customs union open as part of efforts to revive the UK economy. Speaking to the BBC, Nowak said the UK needs the “closest possible economic and political relationship” with the European […]

Switzerland to Vote on Major Wealth Tax Aimed at Climate Funding

By admin November 28, 2025 No comment

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Switzerland will vote on Sunday on a proposed wealth tax targeting fortunes of 50 million Swiss francs ($62 million) or more, a move seen as a test of the public’s appetite for redistribution in one of the world’s richest nations. The initiative, launched by the youth wing of the Social Democrats (JUSO), calls for a […]

Greenlash: Rising Opposition to EU Green Policies Amid Economic Strains

By admin June 5, 2024 No comment

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Across Europe, there’s a significant pushback against green policies, termed a “greenlash.” This contrasts starkly with the sentiment during the last European elections five years ago, when especially young voters were fervently demanding action against climate change. The current resistance is fueled by soaring energy prices, partly due to Russia’s war

Kate Winslet covers mum’s £17,000 energy bill

By admin November 12, 2022 No comment

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Kate Winslet has given a mother who has pay an astronomical energy bill to maintain her daughter’s life support £17,000. Clackmannanshire Council informed Carolynne Hunter that her bill would be expensive the following year. Freya, her 12-year-old daughter, is oxygen dependent due to her severe cerebral palsy and ongoing breathing issues. When the Titanic

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

By admin June 26, 2022 No comment

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The G7 conference in Bavaria will unavoidably centre on Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. Also facing a challenging situation are the leaders of the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, and Japan. They want to project a sense of cohesion and resolve in the face of the conflict. The Western alliance has exhibited indications of strain and weariness […]