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Merkel Promotes Own Party in Possible Last Speech Bundestag
German Chancellor Angela Merkel tried to convince German voters during her possibly last speech in the German Bundestag by presenting them two choices.
She speaks of a possible moderate centre government led by her party or a…
The European Stock Markets Start the Trading Day with Small Results on Friday
The European stock markets seem to start the trading day with small results on Friday. Investors' eyes are on the US jobs report to be released later on Friday. The developments in the labour market play an important role in the monetary…
Nearly 90 Percent of European Organizations Fear Cyberattack Within A Year
Of all European organizations, 88 percent expect to experience a cyber attack in the next 12 months. This is according to research by security specialist Trend Micro.
The risk of such attacks has increased from 80 percent to 88…
Cautious Estimate Belgium: Flood Damage 150 Million Euros
The floods of the past few days have caused damage in Belgium for at least 150 million euros. That amount is probably much higher, insurers estimate.
The insurers have already received thousands of damage claims, De Morgen writes.…
Hundreds of German Soldiers Support Emergency Services After Severe Weather
The German armed forces have deployed hundreds of troops to support the emergency services after the severe storm in western Germany.
Helicopters and Fuchs-type armoured transport vehicles are also being deployed, said a spokesman…
Italian Government Charged Over Preventable Corona Deaths
Five hundred Italian families have joined forces and demand 100 million euros in damages from the government. According to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), their argument: wrong political decisions would have resulted in the…
The European Commission Fines Automakers with 875 Million Euros for Cartel Formation
The European Commission fines car manufacturers BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche a total of almost 875.2 million euros for cartel formation. All manufacturers admitted that they were part of a group that agreed on the emission of harmful…
Brussels Proposes EU Standard for Green Bonds
The European Commission proposes the introduction of a European standard for green bonds. Bonds bearing the so-called EUGBS stamp should encourage sustainable investment.
Investors then know for sure that they are putting their…
Swedish Prime Minister Resigns After the No-Confidence Vote
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven is stepping down over a vote of no confidence passed last week. That motion led to the fall of his minority government.
Löfven's Social Democratic Party may try to form a new coalition. If that…
KLM Abandons Controversial Roster Plan for Part-Timers
KLM is abandoning a plan to allow ground staff part-timers to come to work for an extra day. The airline wanted to spread the hours of part-timers more over the whole week to hire fewer temporary workers and save up to 7.5 million euros.…