YOU WONT BELIEVE: 26 - What They Never Told You

Kemi Badenoch refuses to say if Brexit has benefitted London

The Tory leader insisted that voters were not interested ‘in having a row’ over the debate to rejoin the EU

The Independent UK · Oct 5

How much is the European trade deal at risk over NZ’s climate commitments?

New Zealand has long traded on its reputation as a forward-thinking, environmentally and socially responsible international partner. A case now before the European Commission suggests cracks in that reputation may be showing.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Cheaper EVs Are Helping Fuel Europe’s Electric Car Boom

More affordable EVs are attracting buyers as electric car sales surge in the EU. Price isn’t the only driver of the shift, though.

InsideEVs · Oct 5

Italy’s Meloni follows pop stars in seeking to trademark her voice to combat AI deepfakes

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with the European Union intellectual property office in a bid to bolster protections against AI-generated deepfakes

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter China

Paris and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.

Euronews · Oct 5

What does Spain's snap election mean for European politics?

Spain's snap election on 29 November could cost progressive European forces their last government in a large member state, tilting EU power towards the right and pushing socialists into opposition mode.

Euronews · Oct 5

Who holds the keys to Europe’s emergency oil reserves?

National leaders command the valves, the International Energy Agency coordinates global oil volumes, while the European Commission is a vital central switchboard.

Euronews · Oct 5

UK reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU

Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

'Bolsonaro win could put EU-Brazil ties at risk,' says former MEP Albuquerque

A Bolsonaro victory could push Brazil further from the European Union, according to Portuguese political analyst and former MEP João Albuquerque. He says Lula helped bring the two sides closer on trade, climate and democratic values, including progress on the Mercosur deal.

Euronews · Oct 5

Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy

Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is severely impacted by Russian airstrikes disrupting economic activities. The city's largest employer has halted operations, contributing to a dire financial situation. Ukraine faces a significant budget crisis requiring $56 billion for this year to address military and economic needs. Delayed foreign…

The Economic Times · Oct 5