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The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, and Kenya-based Family Bank have announced a $100 million financing deal to support women-owned and led businesses, as well as youth entrepreneurs in Kenya. The agreement aims to expand access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Caps,
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The UK's MOT testing regime could be overhauled, following a proposal by the European Union to introduce more rigorous inspections of electric vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems. The Department for Transport has not ruled out adopting these new safety regulations, which aim to keep pace with the
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US President Donald Trump has publicly condemned the European Union's (EU) trade policies towards his country, describing them as brutal and nastier than China's policies. In a joint press conference, President Trump stated that American drug companies had informed him they were being treated unfairly by
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The European Union has outlined a plan to phase out its remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, a move aimed at reducing the bloc's dependence on Russian fossil fuels. The plan, introduced by EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen, would ban new contracts and existing
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As the world's two biggest economies engage in their worst trade war for decades, Trump's unconventional tactics have sparked debate on both sides of the Atlantic. The US president's attempts to level the trade playing field by imposing tariffs have caused financial markets to
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Ukraine has achieved a significant financial victory as the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom have decided to provide financial support from frozen Russian assets. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the EU will provide up to €35 billion, the U.S. will provide up to $20
Ashton, Catherine
Former EU High Representative Catherine Ashton argues that Russia's aggression has led to a loss of support for Ukraine among its people. In an interview, she stated that a country is not just lost when it cannot be taken militarily, but also when its people see the aggressor
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The European Union has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine despite Russia's escalating hybrid actions against EU countries and its partners. This move is seen as a direct response to Russia's disregard for the international order and international law. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and
Deforestation
The European Commission's proposal to delay the implementation of its landmark anti-deforestation law, the European Union's Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR), has sparked alarm among environmental and human rights groups. The law, which requires EU companies to ensure their products were not produced on deforested land after
European Union
As the world watches with bated breath, the European Union has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing resistance against Russian aggression. Despite potential changes in US policy, EU High Representative Josep Borrell has assured that EU support will continue unabated. The significance of this commitment cannot
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The European Union is set to provide a loan of up to 35 billion euros, approximately $39 billion, to Ukraine, backed by the windfall profits from frozen Russian assets. This move comes after the Group of Seven nations' plan to use Russian assets to raise funds for Ukraine stalled.
European Union
During a recent visit to Ukraine, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen contributed to sensitive support for the country, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The visit led to significant developments in energy aid, with the European Union agreeing to provide a EUR 160 million package for Ukraine&
