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Yesterday's budget spelled out the Government's tax and spending plans for next year. But what happens after that?Barra Roantee of Trinity College Dublin's Department of Economics says it is “shocking” that there is no plan beyond 2026.“Last year we had five-year-ahead forecasting. The year before was four-year. We're meant to be submitting a medium term plan to the European Commission.This is part of our obligations, and we were told that was going to happen over the summer. Then, it'll happen near the budget. It still hasn't happened, and we still have no detail. We don't know what spending is meant to be in 2027, 2028”. He also highlights the lack of detailed costings to underpin our budgetary decisions.“In the UK they'll have hundreds of pages of costing documents for each policy decision and we have nothing. We have, like, a page”. Roantree is also highly critical of the way Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers have conveyed their decisions, including “astronomical spending increases” that end up being far higher, he says, than is claimed on Budget Day. “These costings are a cynical wheeze, innumerate, and they're being used to, I think at this stage, cook the books”. On today's podcast Rowntree talks to Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy about Budget 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oil prices are higher after OPEC+ announced a monthly production hike, Bitcoin hit a high of nearly $126,000 over the weekend, Tesla is teasing fans with what might be a new car model, Italy's foreign ministry says the country is working with the European Commission to pressure the U.S. to reconsider a pasta-related tariff, and “Call Her Daddy” podcaster Alex Cooper has launched an advertising agency. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

News and Updates: Pope Leo XIV rejected a proposal to create an AI-powered “virtual pope,” calling the idea of a digital clone horrifying. He warned that deepfakes, automation, and artificial substitutes erode trust, strip dignity from work, and risk turning life into “an empty, cold shell.” His stance echoes concerns as layoffs at Microsoft and Salesforce mount amid AI adoption. OpenAI released its first major study on ChatGPT usage, showing that over 70% of queries are non-work-related, with people mainly seeking tutoring, how-to guidance, brainstorming, and writing help. Only 4% of consumer queries involve coding, with writing far more dominant. Work-related use centers on information gathering and decision-making. Adoption is now global, especially in low- and middle-income countries, with 10% of adults worldwide estimated to use ChatGPT. A preliminary deal to keep TikTok in the U.S. has been reached: existing investors and new U.S. backers, including Oracle and Silver Lake, will control about 80%. ByteDance's stake drops below 20% to comply with U.S. law. Oracle will safeguard U.S. user data, while the recommendation algorithm will be licensed, retrained under U.S. oversight, and cut off from Beijing's influence. The U.S. government is also set to receive a multibillion-dollar facilitation fee. The European Commission is considering scrapping the cookie consent banner requirement, part of the 2009 e-Privacy Directive. Alternatives include setting preferences once at the browser level or exempting “technically necessary” cookies. Any change would fold into GDPR, but privacy advocates are likely to resist. Samsung has begun testing ads on its Family Hub smart refrigerators in the U.S. Despite previously denying plans, a software update now pushes “promotions and curated ads” to fridge screens when idle. Samsung calls it a pilot to “strengthen value,” but users blasted the move as another step in the company's “screens everywhere” strategy.

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Bruegel's Rebecca Christie, Zsolt Darvas and Jacob Funk Kirkegaard discuss the European Commission's budget plan and the battle for the next multiannual financial framework. Will the budget be enough to cover the EU's needs? What is an “own resource” and how do the member states contribute? Can the EU overhaul the way it supports agriculture, and does it make sense to merge support for farmers with support for lower-income countries? And how will Europe find the money to help Ukraine and finance its own defence and security needs? As the financing debate heats up, Europe will need to decide what public goods it values enough to invest in. Relevant research: Darvas, Z., R. Dom, M.S. Lappe, P. Saint-Amans and A. Steinbach (2025) 'Bigger, better funded and focused on public goods: how to revamp the European Union budget', Blueprint 37, Bruegel, available at https://www.bruegel.org/book/bigger-better-funded-and-focused-public-goods-how-revamp-european-union-budget  Sapir, A., J. F. Kirkegaard and J. Zettelmeyer (2025) 'Geopolitical shifts and their economic impacts on Europe: Short-term risks, medium-term scenarios and policy choices', Report 1/2025, Bruegel

TECH STUFFCalifornia's Gavin Newsom Signs Major AI Safety LawThe Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, or S.B. 53, requires the most advanced A.I. companies to report safety protocols used in building their technologies and forces the companies to report the greatest risks posed by their technologies.The bill also strengthens whistle-blower protections for employees who warn the public about potential dangers the technology poses.Could a chatbot replace your best friend at work?According to a new study from KPMG that surveyed more than 1,000 professionals, almost all (99%) would be open to the idea of an AI chatbot assuming the role of close friend or trusted companion at work.That same study teases out a separate, also compelling thread: 45% of workers reported feelings of loneliness at work.Elon Musk hit by exodus of senior staff over burnout and politicsKey members of Tesla's US sales team, battery and power-train operations, public affairs arm, and its chief information officer have all recently departed, as well as core members of the Optimus robot and AI teams on which Musk has bet the future of the company.CLIMATE STUFFEU Reduces GHG Emissions 37%The EU adopted a Climate Law in 2021, setting into legislation a goal to reach climate neutrality by 2050. In addition to the 2050 goal, the law also set a binding EU climate goal to reduce net GHG by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990.More recently, the EU has committed to set a new 2035 GHG emissions reduction goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by between 66.25% to 72.5%, and the European Commission has proposed a new target, currently being debated by lawmakers, to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040.The new report indicated strong progress towards the EU's interim climate goal, with GHG emissions falling by 37% since 1990, despite 60% GDP growth over the same period, and with the pace of annual emissions reductions in the EU doubling since 2005.The report cites significant shifts in the energy mix in Europe as a key source of the EU's emission reduction progress, with the share of renewable energy sources doubling since 2005, and almost a quarter of final energy use in 2023 coming from renewable sources, 45% of all electricity used in the EU now generated by renewables, while fossil fuel use, and coal in particular, has declined.Maine wins early victory in climate lawsuit against oil companiesA federal judge has sided with the state of Maine in its effort to force oil and gas companies to pay for the costs of dealing with climate change.Judge Nancy Torresen of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine on Monday granted the state's motion to transfer its case against 14 fossil fuel companies out of federal court and back to the state court where it was originally filed.She also granted Maine's request to recover costs and fees.Trump's hostile attitude is making investors more favourable to ESGInstead of seeing a continued decline in sentiment towards ESG, there were more favourable signals this year, especially from younger investors and parents. In fact, some said President Donald Trump‘s hostile attitude to ESG has actually made 20% of private investors more positive about funds. Only 8% of investors said they were now less favourable to ESG as a result of Trump's approach.Overall, 53% of respondents said they now take ESG factors into account when investing, up from 48% last year. STAKEHOLDER STUFFStarbucks is offering up to 26 weeks of severance for store managers at closing cafésAccording to the document titled "Severance Summary," shift managers are eligible to receive 120 hours of their hourly pay.Assistant store managers will get "240 hours + 40 hours for each year of completed service (up to combined total weeks of 1,040 hours)," the document states.Coffeehouse leaders will receive at least six weeks of pay, plus additional amounts based on job level and years working for the company. For example, overtime exempt coffeehouse leaders will get eight weeks' base severance, plus one week for every completed year of service, up to a maximum of 26 weeks.GOVERNANCE STUFFHow good is this at telling the CEO Pay story? Ranked: The Hourly Wage of Retail CEOsStarbucks Brian Niccol $95,801,676|$46,058; Walmart Doug McMillon $27,408,854|$13,177; Gap Richard Dickson $9,340; Chipotle Mexican Grill Scott Boatwright $9,201; McDonald's Christopher Kempczinski $8,748How good was Business Pants at predicting this? White Men Make a Comeback in America's BoardroomsSome 55% of the more than 440 new directors appointed to S&P 500 boards through Sept. 24 of this year were White men, ISS-Corporate found.Women won about a third of board seats, down from a peak of 44% of new seats in 2022.Non-White directors made up 20% of board hires, down from 44% in 2021.Emphasis on appointing CEOs.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined new rules for the “highest male standard” for fitness in combat roles: “If that means no women qualify for some combat jobs, so be it.”Qantas cutting CEO pay signals new era of cyber accountabilityIn early September, the board of Australia-based Qantas Airways voted to penalize CEO Vanessa Hudson and other top executives for a June 30 cyber incident that exposed the personally identifiable information of nearly 6 million passengers, deducting A$800,000 (US$522,000) from their bonuses.The last time it became publicly known that a board withheld compensation from a CEO for a cybersecurity breach was in 2017, when Yahoo's board denied CEO Marissa Mayer her $2 million bonus over the mishandling of multiple breaches that exposed the personal information of more than 1 billion users.Qantas tightens reputation metrics after increasing CEO salaryAbout 20 per cent of Hudson's long-term bonus between 2026 and 2028 will be based on Qantas' reputation, which is measured externally by market research firm The RepTrak Company on a scale between 0 and 100.SPEED ROUND STUFFGold miner Newmont names Natascha Viljoen its first female CEO Why Lyft CEO David Risher still drives customers once a monthCostco CFO promises the hot dog and drink combo will never cost more than $1.50How good is the headline?: 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausages may contain something you really don't want to eatA United flight from Paris to DC had to U-turn to avoid flying across the Atlantic without enough working bathrooms

A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC's website at viewpoint.pwc.comIn this episode, we continue our series on the European Commission's Omnibus package with a September update that focuses on the proposed amendments to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). We explore how the changes aim to simplify reporting, reduce disclosure burdens, and enhance interoperability, and we highlight key implications for companies preparing sustainability statements.In this episode, we discuss:1:22 – The European Commission's Omnibus package and mandate for ESRS changes5:50 – Overview of changes made to the ESRS9:10 – Updates to ESRS 1 and 2: reducing duplication, increasing flexibility20:10 – Clarifying reporting boundaries, including leases and GHG emissions34:40 – Interoperability with ISSB standards and where ESRS diverge37:42 – Next steps in the amendment process and what companies should do nowGet caught up on the EU Omnibus package:A deep dive into draft Amended ESRSSustainability now: EU Omnibus in motion – August 2025 updateNew reliefs for ESRS ‘wave 1' reportersEFRAG's next step toward revised ESRSEuropean Commission adopts a recommendation on the VSME standardEuropean Commission adopts revisions related to Taxonomy Regulation Looking for more on sustainability reporting?Read PwC's Sustainability reporting guideCheck out other episodes in our sustainability reporting podcast seriesAbout our guestDiana Stoltzfus is a partner in the National Office who helps to shape PwC's perspectives on regulatory matters, responses to rulemakings and policy development, and implementation related to significant new rules and regulations. Prior to rejoining PwC, Diana was the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) at the SEC where she led the activities of the OCA's Professional Practices Group.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.comDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

This week on our Live Show we discussed the past and future of VaccinesJoin my PodFather Podcast Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/aboutStart Your Own SKOOL Community https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71Donations https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/support/ #awakening #brainfitness #vaccine About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation). What we Discussed: 00:00 Whats today topic about01:50 Major Global Vaccine Programes 03:52 I research ed the past of Vaccines06:30 The Increase in Jabs leads to more illnesses07:15 Why does a baby need so many jabs if it gets blood from Mother09:20 HPV Vax10:15 Compliant Citizens getting their jabs regularly12:05 The Casulities of those that got Covid Jab12:40 The Trickery in books & TV to push the Vaccines14:50 Dr. Removed cancer from arms where jab was15:55 Dr Tom Cowen and why unvaccinated Children are a lot healthier17:20 Study shows MRNA Vaccines are causing Cancer20:00 The Miltary are lined up and given a concoction of jabs22:43 The 1918 Spanish Flu23:20 Nasal Spay Vaccine for School Kids24:50 When Dr. Peter Mc Cullough admitted Live his Dog is ill after the Jab25:40 Dont get your Animals, Your Children or Yourself Jabbed25:50 When Ai is pushing the Vaccine Agenda27:05 The European Commission addimtted that there was no Safety Tests for the mRNA Vaccines27:55 Ask your Dr. Is je getting a Kickback from the Supplier of the VaccinesSubstack Subscriptionhttps://substack.com/@podfatherroy How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/ Donations ⁠⁠ https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/support/ https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ ⁠⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/ 

REPLAY (Original Air Date March 10, 2025) Today we are joined by Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos. Dr. Kostopoulos is a globally recognized strategist that brings clarity and context as to what is on the horizon. Her unique expertise at the intersection of emerging technology, security and macro-trends has been sought by the United Nations, U.S. Special Operations, the European Commission, NATO, multi-nationals, tech companies, design agencies, academia, such as MIT and Oxford Saïd Business School, and foreign governments. She helps her clients understand new technologies, emerging value chains, and contextualizes the convergences of our time. She founded the boutique consultancy Abundance Studio and has experience working in the US, Europe, Middle East and East Asia. [March 10, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                02:10 - Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos Intro 03:30 - From Counter Terrorism to Conflict Landscapes 05:35 - The Imagination Dilemma 09:13 - Technological Tit for Tat 11:38 - Four Facets of Imagination 12:18 - Facet 1) Identity 13:36 - Facet 2) Convergence 15:38 - Facet 3) Humanity 16:48 - Facet 4) Dreams 18:18 - Turning Crisis Into Strategy 22:39 - Being Human 26:04 - Future-Proofing Organizations 29:51 - Real Value Proposition 31:26 - Webinar Series -          Website: imaginationdilemma.com -          YouTube: @ImaginationDilemma 32:12 - Find Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos online -          Website: abundance.studio -          LinkedIn: in/lydiak -          Instagram: @HiLydiak 32:46 - Book Recommendations -          The 100-Year Life - Andrew Scott & Lynda Gratton -          Imagination Dilemma - Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos 37:02 - Mentors -          Parents -          Women Suffragists 38:15 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

The European Commission has begun the process to again delay implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror says that is good news as the U.S. and several EU countries seek to simplify the regulation for nations that carry little to no deforestation risk. The regulation, which would require importers of beef and other goods to show their products are not linked to deforestation, was delayed for a year at the end of 2024 as EU systems for implementation were not in place. While deforestation is not a concern for U.S. beef, the regulation, as it currently stands, would place a significant documentation burden on U.S. producers. A delay would have to be approved by the European Parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade is currently at the forefront of public policy, not just in the European Union but across the globe. The recent shift in US trade policy, the Chinese economic model, and the intensifying competition between the major global powers, present significant risks for the global economy. On the back of this, The European Commission and the Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) are co-organising a conference on Trade and Economic Security, on October 3rd 2025 in Dublin, with a focus on competitiveness and economic security in Europe. Anton is joined by EU Sanctions Envoy, David O'Sullivan to discuss this further.

News headlines from around the nation and around the globe. It's the Friday News Round-Up & Comment broadcast. Here's a sample of stories presented during the first quarter hour: --President Trump communicated that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. --Delegates at the U.N General Assembly stormed out as Netanyahu took the stage to speak. --President Trump's 21 point plan is a framework envisioning a multi-week cease-fire during which all 48 remaining hostages would be released, followed by a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. --Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test at its Imam Khomeini Spaceport according to satellite photos analyzed by the Associated Press. --Israeli police arrested a man for threatening to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. --Israeli Defense Forces have completed the encirclement of Gaza City. --Hamas declared the UK's decision on Sunday to recognize a Palestinian state was a victory and justice for their cause. --The Egyptian government sympathizes with the people of Gaza and is determined to keep those who wish to leave that war zone bottled up in the strip. --Europe will pay for the reconstruction of Gaza--Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Commission is creating a donor group for Palestine. --UNICEF admitted this week that armed men stole food meant for 2,700 children in Gaza. --The National Counterterrorism Center issued a sobering memo warning that the U.S. designated terrorist group al-Qaida and its Yemen-based affiliate, al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, remain intent on striking America.

News headlines from around the nation and around the globe. It's the Friday News Round-Up & Comment broadcast. Here's a sample of stories presented during the first quarter hour: --President Trump communicated that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. --Delegates at the U.N General Assembly stormed out as Netanyahu took the stage to speak. --President Trump's 21 point plan is a framework envisioning a multi-week cease-fire during which all 48 remaining hostages would be released, followed by a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. --Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test at its Imam Khomeini Spaceport according to satellite photos analyzed by the Associated Press. --Israeli police arrested a man for threatening to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. --Israeli Defense Forces have completed the encirclement of Gaza City. --Hamas declared the UK's decision on Sunday to recognize a Palestinian state was a victory and justice for their cause. --The Egyptian government sympathizes with the people of Gaza and is determined to keep those who wish to leave that war zone bottled up in the strip. --Europe will pay for the reconstruction of Gaza--Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Commission is creating a donor group for Palestine. --UNICEF admitted this week that armed men stole food meant for 2,700 children in Gaza. --The National Counterterrorism Center issued a sobering memo warning that the U.S. designated terrorist group al-Qaida and its Yemen-based affiliate, al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, remain intent on striking America.

There is a growing rural urban divide and it is effecting our food system locally, globally and nationally, especially in this climate change era. Gilles Stockton is the owner and manager of a sheep and cattle ranch in Montana and an expert in livestock production, livestock marketing, and economic development of pastoral areas, with experience in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. He pursued a dual career, managing and working the family ranch since 1975, and accomplishing numerous assignments in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East for agencies and organizations such as USAID, FAO, European Commission, Save the Children Federation, and the British Red Cross Society. He  shares perspectives on problems and solutions in his book,  "Feeding A Divided America - Reflections of a Western Rancher in the Era of Climate Change."

In today's episode, attorney-general George Savvides announced that he will not prosecute former auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides for contempt of court, despite finding “sufficient evidence” to do so.Elsewhere, the government is considering its options after the European Commission ordered Cyprus to repay €67.2 million in grants for the Vasiliko liquefied natural gas terminal, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said.Also, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis announced a series of measures to strengthen safety and restore order in Nicosia's old city. Speaking at Ledra police station, he said the goal is “for the old city of Nicosia to regain its rightful place, with safe and peaceful coexistence of residents, businesspeople, students and visitors.”All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail. 

In a Truth Social post, President Trump unexpectedly reversed his stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, saying for the first time, "I think Ukraine ... is in a position to fight and win all of Ukraine back in its original form." He called Russia a "paper tiger" and told reporters that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircrafts that violate their airspace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Trump's post a "game changer," but issued a warning to world leaders at the UN today. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, joins Christiane in this exclusive conversation.  Also on today's show: Riyad Mansour, Palestinian observer to the UN; Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US President Trump is to sign executive orders at 15:30 ET (20:30 BST) on Thursday; potentially on TikTokThe White House Budget Office instructed federal agencies to prepare workforce reduction plans for potential mass layoffs amid the threat of a government shutdown, according to Politico.European bourses are lower and have recently made fresh troughs after the European Commission investigates SAP; US equity futures trade tentatively into a packed US data slate and Fed speak.USD is steady, Antipodeans lead whilst the Swiss Franc lags a touch.USTs are flat awaiting catalysts; Bunds are firmer amidst a subdued risk tone in Europe, Gilts little moved following a well-received tender.Crude is on the backfoot while XAU resumes its climb; Copper continues to build on the prior day's strength.Looking ahead, US Durable Goods (Aug), GDP Final (Q2), PCE Final (Q2), Jobless Claims, Advance Goods Trade Balance (Aug), Banxico Announcement; Speakers include Fed's Goolsbee, Williams, Schmid, Bowman, Logan, Barr, Daly, and supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

China rebuked the European Commission for unwarrantedly and wantonly imposing sanctions on Chinese entities in its previous packages of sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis, based on the false allegation that they are "supporting" Russia's military. However, the commission targeted more Chinese entities in a sweeping new package of sanctions against Russia over the weekend.此前，欧盟委员会借乌克兰危机对俄实施多轮制裁时，以所谓“支持”俄罗斯军事为由无端肆意制裁中国实体，中国已就此予以谴责。然而，该委员会在周末推出的新一轮大规模对俄制裁中，又将更多中国实体列为制裁目标。In its 19th package of sanctions since the start of the Ukraine crisis, the European Commission added 12 Chinese enterprises to its blacklist, targeting refineries, oil traders and petrochemical companies. Subject to approval by all EU member states, the sanctions purportedly demonstrate that "Europe is increasing its pressure on Russia", according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.这是乌克兰危机爆发以来欧盟推出的第19轮对俄制裁，欧盟委员会将12家中国企业纳入黑名单，涉及炼油厂、石油贸易商及石化企业。欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉·冯德莱恩表示，该制裁方案需经所有欧盟成员国批准，据称此举是为了表明“欧洲正加大对俄罗斯的施压力度”。China is not the creator of, nor is it a party to the Ukraine crisis. It remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting peace talks and playing a constructive role in multilateral efforts to realize a political settlement of the crisis. By trying to demonize the normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian entities as efforts to "support" Russia's military, the European Union is simply trying to shift the blame onto China for its own failure to end the conflict.中国并非乌克兰危机的制造者，也不是冲突当事方。中国始终坚定致力于推动和谈，在多边框架下为实现危机政治解决发挥建设性作用。欧盟将中俄实体间的正常交流合作污蔑为“支持”俄罗斯军事，实则是为自身未能推动冲突结束而试图将责任转嫁中国。The commission has apparently realized that Ukraine, despite the support it is receiving from the United States and the EU, is unlikely to defeat Russia on the battlefield. And that the bloc cannot impose comprehensive sanctions against Russia without harming its own interests. It is using sanctions against third parties, such as China, as a form of virtue signaling and as an attempt to appease the White House. It is a display of the EU's willingness to do the US' bidding on the issue, rather than as a genuine effort to end the conflict.欧盟委员会显然已意识到，尽管乌克兰得到美国和欧盟的支持，但在战场上击败俄罗斯的可能性不大；同时，欧盟若对俄罗斯实施全面制裁，必将损害自身利益。因此，其将对中国等第三方实施制裁作为一种“道德表态”，试图以此讨好美国政府。这一做法表明，在该问题上欧盟甘愿听从美国指令，而非真心实意推动冲突结束。The US administration has called on the EU to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India, as part of its efforts to pressure Beijing and New Delhi to cut their purchases of Russian oil and end their "aid" to Russia. This is another sign of the US' exploitative approach to the EU on the Ukraine crisis and tariffs. The US administration recently admitted the US has made profits from selling weapons to the EU over the Ukraine crisis.美国政府已呼吁欧盟对中国和印度征收最高100%的关税，此举旨在施压北京和新德里减少购买俄罗斯石油，并停止对俄“援助”。这一行为再次表明，在乌克兰危机和关税问题上，美国正以剥削性方式利用欧盟。美国政府近期也承认，在乌克兰危机期间，美国通过向欧盟出售武器获取了利润。By meting out punitive measures against Chinese companies on such spurious grounds, the European Commission is doing nothing but seeking to show the US that it is answering its call without imposing a blanket tariff hike.欧盟委员会以如此牵强的理由对中国企业实施惩罚性措施，无非是想向美国表明，其正响应美方号召，同时又避免全面提高关税。The commission's unjustified move against China is shortsighted as the US is instrumentalizing Europe's vulnerabilities for its own geopolitical gains. Von der Leyen's alignment with Washington — accepting a US baseline 15 percent tariff on most EU goods while promising large EU purchases of US energy and defense — is intended to cement transatlantic unity.欧盟委员会对中国采取的这一不当举措目光短浅，因为美国正利用欧洲的脆弱性谋取自身地缘政治利益。冯德莱恩选择与美国保持一致——接受美国对大多数欧盟商品征收15%的基准关税，同时承诺欧盟大量采购美国能源和防务产品——此举意在巩固跨大西洋联盟。But in practice it leaves the EU exposed to loss of leverage in trade talks, domestic criticism over economic imbalance, and a weakened ability to defend its interests independently amid the Ukraine crisis and US pressure.但实际上，这一做法使欧盟在贸易谈判中丧失筹码，因经济失衡面临国内批评，且在乌克兰危机和美国压力下，其独立维护自身利益的能力也被削弱。Sanctioning the Chinese entities undoubtedly harms Sino-EU relations and represents another ill-advised move of the EU.制裁中国实体无疑会损害中欧关系，这是欧盟又一不明智之举。For its own good, the EU should uphold its strategic autonomy rather than making decisions to try and claim the moral high ground and accommodate the US administration's agenda.为自身利益着想，欧盟应维护战略自主，而非为抢占道德高地、迎合美国政府议程而做出决策。The development of China-EU relations over the past 50 years has proved that China and the EU are partners, not rivals, still less enemies. There is no territorial dispute, no geopolitical conflict, nor any fundamental conflict of interests between the two sides. China has always viewed its relations with the EU from a strategic and long-term perspective. It is hoped that the EU will work with China in the same direction to ensure that cooperation remains the underlying feature of China-EU relations.过去50年的中欧关系发展证明，中欧是伙伴，而非对手，更非敌人。双方不存在领土争端、地缘政治冲突，也没有根本利益分歧。中国始终从战略和长远角度看待中欧关系，希望欧盟能与中国相向而行，确保合作始终是中欧关系的底色。To end the Ukraine crisis, it is necessary for the US and the EU to refrain from seeking selfish gains and not add fuel to the fire by further exacerbating tensions. The sanctions imposed by the EU, as well as those by the US, over the Ukraine crisis have not only fueled tensions, but also seriously disturbed global supply chains.要结束乌克兰危机，美欧需摒弃自私自利的图谋，避免进一步加剧紧张局势、火上浇油。欧盟与美国借乌克兰危机实施的制裁，不仅推高了紧张局势，还严重扰乱了全球供应链。History clearly shows that such sanctions, devoid of legitimacy in international law, have never been solutions to burning issues, not to mention the goal of founding a lasting, workable and balanced security mechanism for Europe.历史清楚表明，此类制裁缺乏国际法依据，从未成为解决紧迫问题的有效手段，更遑论实现为欧洲建立持久、可行且平衡的安全机制这一目标。strategic autonomy (of the EU)n.（欧盟的）战略自主 /strəˈtiːdʒɪk ɔːˈtɒnəmi (əv ðə ˌiː ˈjuː)/19th package of EU sanctions (against Russia)n.欧盟第19轮（对俄）制裁方案/ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ ˈpækɪdʒ əv ˌiː ˈjuː ˈsæŋkʃnz (əˈɡenst ˈrʌʃə)/

Today, Jess, Les, Morgan, and Jeffrey unpack President Trump's speech at the 80th UN General Assembly — a wide-ranging address that touched on everything from real estate and polling numbers to sharp criticism of the UN itself. Beyond the headlines, the real intrigue came afterward: Trump's meeting with President Zelensky included a surprising suggestion that NATO countries should shoot down Russian jets, while his conversations with Argentina's president and the President of the European Commission underscored his preference for one-on-one diplomacy.So what actually matters from this week in New York? Was Trump's UNGA appearance more show than substance, or did his remarks and private bilaterals point to a real shift in U.S. foreign policy? What should we take away from Trump's approach to the UN and the broader international order?Check out these sources which informed our experts' opinions: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg423plexy1o https://apnews.com/article/united-nations-unga-trump-global-feb243ecb979d53317dfb1cad9968038 https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/politics/takeaways-trump-un-speech @NotTVJessJones@lestermunson@morganlroachJeffrey WellsLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/C-vFgYEx7bU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show:New proposal on H-1B visas… and it's pretty similar to Jason's pitch from last month!On a new TWiST, Jason and Lon wonder if the White House is watching the pod and borrowing some of our best ideas! Specifically, the new $100K H-1B visa proposal sounds a lot like Jason's suggestion from August… with a few significant tweaks.PLUS we're looking at the latest news about the US TikTok entity, why Jason's not concerned about the new algorithm, the explosion of major data centers in Scandinavia, the European Commission's scaling back of anti-cookie regulations, AND the first big marketing push from virtual assistant startup Howie! That's a packed show!Timestamps:(0:00) Alex is out today so Jason and Lon introduce the show.(04:11) Did they borrow their new H-1B visa proposal from JCal?(10:10) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(11:28) Show Continues…(19:21) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twist(20:28) Show Continues…(26:42) Answering YOUR pressing H-1B questions.(30:13) Stripe Startups - Stripe Startups offers early-stage, venture-backed startups access to Stripe fee credits and more. Apply today on stripe.com/startups.(31:30) Show Continues…(32:51) The Murdochs are likely joining the TikTok deal…(34:38) Why Jason's not concerned about TikTok being in the hands of mostly Trump allies(39:29) A look inside the Nordic data center boom and why it's happening(01:03:32) Checking out Howie's first ad… how much did it cost to make?Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWISTPublic - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twistStripe Startups - Stripe Startups offers early-stage, venture-backed startups access to Stripe fee credits and more. Apply today on stripe.com/startups.Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Implementing effective methane strategies within the EU climate policy is essential for progressing towards a sustainable energy transition ‘Understanding the EU’s methane strategy and its integration into energy transition policies is crucial for tackling greenhouse gases and advancing renewable energy solutions in the fight against climate change. The post Firside chat with Pierre Schellekens, Director European Commission first appeared on Kaj Embren.

The results of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic and the possible return of Andrej Babiš to the prime minister's chair are nervously awaited by Brussels – the European Commission and other EU member states. According to journalist and head of the Brussels bureau of the Financial Times Henry Foy, Brussels is counting on Babiš's return. „It is a certain comforting fact that everyone here has already experienced Babiš and knows him,“ Foy says.

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we're unpacking the role the legal industry plays in driving sustainability and energy transition strategies in an interview with Shane Gleghorn, the head of global law firm Taylor Wessing.  The law firm is a member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), and this episode is the latest in our Terra Carta Series of the All Things Sustainable podcast in collaboration with the SMI. The SMI is a network of over 250 global CEOs across finance and industry, including S&P Global. SMI facilitates private sector diplomacy with the ambition of making sustainability the driving force of global markets and value creation. Throughout 2025, we're interviewing SMI member CEOs from around the world and across industries about how they're approaching sustainability challenges and opportunities.   In the episode, Shane explains how the legal industry works with clients on sustainability goals and how policy and regulation can drive sustainable financing and investment.  “In many respects, the greatest agency that the legal services firms have is to work with their clients to assist them with their transition process,” Shane says. “To give you an example, at least 50% of our clients have net-zero targets, and we're working with them to achieve those."  Listen to previous episodes in the Terra Carta Series here: Terra Carta Series | S&P Global  Read research from S&P Global Sustainable on the European Commission's Omnibus Simplification Package here.   Listen to our episode on proposals to simplify the EU's sustainable finance reporting framework here.   You can learn more about the event S&P Global will host at Climate Week NYC on Wednesday, Sept. 24, here: Climate Week NYC | S&P Global  The All Things Sustainable podcast from S&P Global will be an official media partner of The Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week NYC. Register free to attend here.  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1 and not by S&P Global Ratings, which is a separately managed division of S&P Global.     Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER     By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.  Any unauthorized use, facilitation or encouragement of a third party's unauthorized use (including without limitation copy, distribution, transmission or modification, use as part of generative artificial intelligence or for training any artificial intelligence models) of this Podcast or any related information is not permitted without S&P Global's prior consent subject to appropriate licensing and shall be deemed an infringement, violation, breach or contravention of the rights of S&P Global or any applicable third-party (including any copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity or any other proprietary rights).      This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.      S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

Today marks the passing of the deadline set by the United Nations General Assembly for Israel to end its illegal presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Yesterday, on 17 September, EU ambassadors gathered in Brussels to discuss the European Commission's latest proposal for sanctions against Israel. Why are EU countries still hesitating to act and who is stalling sanctions once again?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent for Euronews, reports on the European Commission's proposed new sanctions against Israel.

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie talks with Niclas Poitiers and Damien Levie, head of the FDI screening unit in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security. They discuss how the EU aims to reduce risks, track projects and coordinate national procedures related to non-EU investments in companies and critical infrastructure. How can the EU protect itself when investors from China, the U.S. and other countries want to make a purchase? How should countries decide which deals are important? Would a so-called 28th regime, or pan-EU legal framework, offer a way around bureaucratic backlogs? This conversation explains what is at stake as the Commission, member states and the European Parliament start talks on how to revise the rules. Relevant research: Interinstitutional talks begin on EU's revised FDI screening mechanism, News article, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission Rethinking global supply chains: insights for a changing world, Bruegel event, 18 September 2025 This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101061123.

The European Commission has proposed suspending some of the trade parts of the EU/Israel association agreement. This comes 18 months after Ireland & Spain asked the commission to review the agreement in light of the war in Gaza. For government reaction to the proposal, Neil Richmond, The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora.

CBC News confirms Chrystia Freeland will be leaving role as Transport Minister to serve in envoy role for Ukraine. European Commission says it will adopt new sanctions against Israel, after UN concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says ground offensive to eliminate Hamas from Gaza City has entered main phase. Statistics Canada says inflation rose to 1.9 per cent in August, up from 1 point 7 per cent in July, year over year. Food Banks Canada gives country a failing grade on food insecurity and unemployment on its annual Poverty Report Card. Suspect in shooting death of Charlie Kirk to make his first court appearance today. New York judge dismisses 2 terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Canadian job creation a key factor as Canadian government weighs proposals for $20B submarine contract. Hollywood actor Robert Redford dies at age 89.

Sika (cervus nippon) is a mid-sized deer that was introduced to Ireland in the 1860s to the Powerscourt Estate. Soon after that, it started spreading across Ireland. Today, the main concentrations of sika are in Kerry, Wicklow, Tyrone and Fermanagh. More recently, it has also been found in Waterford, Galway, Limerick, and Wexford. The National Biodiversity Data Centre in Ireland lists sika as an invasive species. Despite that, it's afforded protection under the Wildlife Act. It is prized by hunters as a game species and a source of excellent quality venison on the one hand, and hated by foresters and environmentalists for the damage to forestry and biodiversity on the other.Sika is present on the entire European continent and, although not as widespread as in Ireland, it is also causing similar problems. This is reflected in the recent move by the European Commission to launch consultations to put sika on the Invasive Alien Species (IAS) list across the Union. This poses the obvious question: what does it mean for the Irish population of sika if the EC makes such a decision? Will or should it be allowed continuous protection with open and closed hunting seasons? Or should it be reduced to the status of vermin and be eradicated across the country? To discuss the potential future of sika deer in Ireland and present a whole spectrum of views about this species, and invasive species more generally, I spoke with four expert guests presenting different views on the subject. By listening to this episode you will hear from Professor Jaimie T.A. Dick who specialises in Invasion Ecology, Eoghan Daltun an award-winning author who has spent last 15 years regenerating an Irish Atlantic rainforest, Damien Hannigan a Government Appointee to the Irish Deer Management Forum and Public Relations Officer at the Irish Deer Commission, and Professor of Wildlife Restoration Ecology, Adam T. Ford.Sika Deer in Ireland: Invasive Status and Its Impact - A Three-Episode ExclusiveAccess here: https://conservationlens.com/products/sika-deer-ias---Subscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee.Recommended Books: tommysoutdoors.com/booksMerch: tommysoutdoors.com/shopFollow Tommy's Outdoors on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and FacebookMentioned in this episode:This is the Conservation and Science podcast Replay series, a curated collection of best episodes from last year. If you are new to the show, this is an excellent opportunity to catch up with the most popular episodes from the back catalogue. And if you're a regular listener, maybe you missed one of those or want to listen to one of them again. Don't worry! The new episodes are being published on the regular fortnightly schedule, so keep tuning in for the new content every other Tuesday.

An offshore wind farm near the island of Bornholm, Denmark shows how international energy sharing creates global energy progress. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! There's a little Danish island in the Baltic Sea that's about to make history. And it all started with a handshake worth seven billion euros. Bornholm. Population: forty thousand souls. About the size of Tulsa, Oklahoma. For eight hundred years, this island has watched the tides of war and peace wash over Northern Europe. But last week, Bornholm became the center of the most ambitious energy project in human history. Here's what just happened. The European Commission signed the largest energy grant in EU history. Six hundred forty five million euros. Seven hundred fifty six million dollars. All for one little island. But that's just the beginning. Siemens Energy just won the contract to build four massive converter stations. Two on Bornholm. One on Zealand. One in Germany. The job? Converting three gigawatts of offshore wind power into electricity that can flow between countries. Think about that. Three gigawatts. That's enough power for four and a half million homes. And the cables to carry all that electricity? NKT, a Danish company, just signed a six hundred fifty million euro contract. They'll lay two hundred kilometers of underwater cable. That's one hundred twenty four miles of electrical cord running beneath the Baltic Sea. But here's where this story gets remarkable. The cable won't be laid by just any ship. It'll be installed by the NKT Eleonora. A cable laying vessel currently under construction. When it launches in twenty twenty seven, it'll be one of the most advanced ships in the world. Powered by renewable energy. Built specifically for this project. They're not just connecting countries. They're connecting the future. Thomas Egebo, the Danish project leader, says this is about more than electricity. Quote: We are taking a big step towards a future where offshore wind from the Baltic Sea will supply electricity to millions of consumers. End quote. But let me tell you what makes this story truly extraordinary. This isn't about one country getting richer. This is about sharing power. Literally. When Denmark has too much wind, Germany gets the surplus. When Germany needs more electricity, Denmark shares theirs. Two gigawatts flow to Germany. One point two gigawatts stay in Denmark. It's like having the perfect neighbor. The kind who loans you sugar when you're out, except the sugar is enough electricity to power Berlin. The construction timeline reads like something from science fiction. Construction begins in twenty twenty eight. The island goes operational in twenty thirty. By then, Bornholm will be the electrical heart of Northern Europe. But here's the part that will give you goosebumps. This project started during the pandemic. June twenty twenty. When the world was falling apart, when nations were closing borders, one hundred seventy one out of one hundred seventy nine Danish parliamentarians voted yes. Democrats and conservatives. Liberals and traditionalists. They all agreed on one thing: the future belongs to cooperation. Stefan Kapferer, the German project leader, calls this efficient offshore cross linking between all countries bordering the North and Baltic Seas. Translation: It's the birth of a European electrical network. One that shares power, shares security, and shares prosperity. The wind turbines will be built fifteen kilometers offshore. That's about nine miles from Bornholm's coast.

There is an expanding landscape of lies, distortions, and half-truths shaping global politics. The latest instance is the immediate blame heaped on the left for the killing of Charlie Kirk despite evidence that right-leaning attacks are more common. It's one more sign that the line between reality and fabrication is getting blurrier. And as misinformation metastasizes, there are mounting concerns about whether democratic institutions can survive. This episode turns a spotlight on Slovakia, the central European nation that's become a hotspot for post-truth politics. Seven years ago, Prime Minister Robert Fico was forced from power after the execution-style murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée. But Fico made a comeback, formed a coalition with the far right, and now is surrounded by an array of ultranationalist reactionaries, white supremacists and delusional post-truthers. They include Rudolf Huliak, the misogynistic tourism minister; Peter Kotlár, the Covid denier who takes his cue from RFK Jr.; Filip Kuffa, the state secretary for the environment who mocks endangered species; Lukáš Machala, a powerful official prone to flat-earth theories; and his boss, Martina Šimkovičová, an aggressively homophobic culture minister who is putting Slovakia's public broadcaster under political control. That makes Slovakia a key test for the European Commission and for its new Media Freedom Act, which aims to stop political interference in editorial decisions. But whether the Commission will take action remains an open question. Like other leaders of would-be autocracies, Fico uses strategies to feign compliance to throw up roadblocks to enforcement. There are also geopolitical concerns. What if enforcement pushes Slovakia even further into the Kremlin's orbit? That's the wrong question says Pavol Szalai of Reporters sans frontières. In reality the Commission's failure to act would expose Slovakia to yet more post-truth, pro-Russia messaging that weakens the EU's ability to defend Ukraine and itself. In this episode: Pavol describes how the EU can help Slovakia combat a trend that's hobbled media in Hungary, left Polish media in disarray, and that promises to damage media in Czechia if, as expected, the far right comes to power there in October.Support the show

It's crunch time for "chat control", the European Commission's plan to scan private messages and report content suspected of being child sexual abuse. At a European Council meeting on Friday, security officials from across the EU debated the latest proposal, whereby photos and links sent on messaging apps – encrypted or not – would be scanned on-device by an artificial intelligence on the lookout for child sexual abuse material, known to the general public as child pornography.

The European Commission has closed its antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s bundling of Teams with Office 365, Gmail rolls out a new “Purchases” tab, and OpenAI and Microsoft have reached a revised partnership agreement. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of thisContinue reading "The European Commission Closed Its Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft Teams Bundling – DTH"

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk says the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace brings his country closer to military conflict “than any time since World War II”. But it's not just Russian aggression causing major headaches for European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen - she's also facing backlash over her U-turn on Gaza, with many calling the latest sanctions on Israel too little, too late. With tensions rising on multiple fronts, the real question is: can a divided Europe stand united in the face of growing threats — or are internal cracks starting to show at the worst possible time? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guest: John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max and Donatienne are back from summer vacation with a preview of European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address to European Parliament this week. Then, Sander Tordoir and Federico Steinberg came back on The Eurofile to break down the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, the latest moves in EU trade, and what progress has been made in the past year to implement the The Draghi Report. Sander Tordoir is Chief Economist at the Centre for European Reform Senior Associate (non-resident) with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program. Federico Steinberg is a Visiting Fellow with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Prince of Asturias Distinguished Visiting Professor at Georgetown University. Note: this episode was recorded on September 5, 2025. We want to hear from YOU on The Eurofile! Please submit your questions or feedback to ⁠erep@csis.org⁠ with “Eurofile Listener Feedback” in the subject line. Or, find us on social media: X: @csiserep Bluesky: erep.csis.org Learn more:   ⁠Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts⁠

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From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to hit China and India — two major buyers of Russian oil — with tariffs of up to 100%. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has been defending her trade agreement with the U.S. at a State of the Union address. Also, protesters in Mexico City have held several demonstrations recently over the growing issue of gentrification.

From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to hit China and India — two major buyers of Russian oil — with tariffs of up to 100%. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, has been defending her trade agreement with the U.S. at a State of the Union address. Also, protesters in Mexico City have held several demonstrations recently over the growing issue of gentrification.

In her annual State of the Union address, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has told the European Parliament it needs to regain its independence and bolster its defence capabilities in a 'hostile' world. Also, Danish company Novo Nordisk, the maker of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs. And the British horse racing industry has gone on strike for the first time ever, in protest at proposed tax rises on bets placed on the sport. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on news of a turnaround by the European Commission's president on Israel's war in Gaza; Poland shoots down Russian drones heading for Ukraine; France's security services try to deal with the Block Everything protests; and Nepal's capital experiences an uneasy calm, following violent protests.

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, we discuss the State of the Union address that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered on 10 September 2025.  Bruegel's Rebecca Christie, Simone Tagliapietra, Reinhilde Veugelers and Jeromin Zettelmeyer discuss whether the EU is ready to meet the moment. How can Europe boost its economic and geopolitical independence? What steps are most needed to improve productivity and green growth. Did Von der Leyen give a good speech, given the difficulties of asserting European influence in the aftermath of the U.S. recent trade talks? They discuss how Europe can integrate and boost its economy to prepare for a better future. Relevant research: Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Draghi on a shoestring: the European Commission's Competitiveness Compass, Bruegel Analysis, 3 February 2025   McWilliams, B., S. Tagliapietra and G. Zachmann (2025) ‘Europe's energy information problem', Policy Brief 07/2025, Bruegel   Aghion, P., D. Hémous and R. Veugelers (2025/2009) ‘No green growth without innovation' Policy Brief 24/2025, Bruegel (Original work published in 2009)

On the 139th episode of What is a Good Life?, I'm delighted to welcome Simon Höher—a public designer, researcher, and strategist based in Berlin. Simon works at the intersection of systems, futures, and justice, partnering with public institutions, startups, and cultural organisations to rethink how we design, govern, and live together. He is Systems Change Lead at Dark Matter Labs and currently supports the European Commission's Net Zero Cities Mission.In this conversation, we explore big questions about life, governance, and personal evolution: the nature of change, how today's decisions shape future generations, and the role of resilience and trust in navigating uncertainty. We also look at ways to move beyond the problem–solution dichotomy.This episode is an invitation to consider what more patience, deliberation, and intention might bring to your life.For more of Simon's work:Website: https://simonhoeher.com/Substack: http://simonhoeher.substack.comContact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, my 5-week group courses, or to discuss team coaching to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/00:00 How do we create deliberate transitions?04:30 What to do about the state of the world?08:00 Evolution and transitions12:00 Shifting from private to public interest14:30 How do we gauge impact?19:40 Questioning are we part of the problem23:50 The impact of trust & hope on resilience32:45 Trusting yourself through change37:00 We are incredibly adaptive creatures 39:30 The significance of openness42:30 The problem-solution dichotomy50:00 Minimal intervention54:00 Summary and what is a good life for Simon?

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings and Kyle Sonlin cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including new entrants with live tokenized stocks, investments and acquisitions for RWA infrastructure, U.S. Bank's renewed crypto custody services, and more RWA news.   Company of the Week - Herwig: Galaxy Company of the Week - Kyle: Ondo   Market Movements: Galaxy Natively Tokenizes Their Shares (GLXY) on Solana via Superstate: https://investor.galaxy.com/news/news-details/2025/Galaxy-and-Superstate-Launch-GLXY-Tokenized-Public-Shares-on-Solana/default.aspx Ondo Global Markets Goes Live with Over 100 Tokenized Stocks and ETFs: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ondo-launches-global-markets-100-183506974.html Trump Considers Tokenizing Gaza through “The GREAT Trust” to Rebuild, Citizens to Receive Tokens to Relocate: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/01/gaza-riviera-trump-administration-weighs-post-war-redevelopment-plan.html U.S. Bank Brings Back Bitcoin Custody through Sub-Custodian NYDIG: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-bancorp-revives-institutional-bitcoin-custody-service-2025-09-03/ tZERO Appoints Alan Konevsky as CEO After $BBBY Urges Board to Replace David Goone: https://tzero.com/press-releases/2025-09-04-tzero-announces-leadership-transition/ RedStone Acquires Onchain Credit Ratings Firm Credora: https://blog.redstone.finance/2025/09/04/redstone-acquires-credora-strategic-expansion-into-risk-ratings/ SEC and CFTC Issue Join Statement on Project Crypto-Crypto Sprint: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/sec-cftc-project-crypto-090225 SEC Shares Rulemaking Agenda to Reform Crypto Rules: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-sec-unveils-agenda-revamp-crypto-policies-ease-wall-street-rules-2025-09-04/   Companies in the Token Debrief Include NYC RWA Meetup, Backed Finance/xStocks, Raze, Embedded Finance, DEUSS, Shenzhen Futian Investment Holdings, GF Securities (Hong Kong), Seoul City, Japan Post Bank, DeCurret DCP, Thailand, Aurora Optoelectronics, Zerohash, Utila, Red Dot Capital, RWA Inc., EightLends, Finloop, Boerse Stuttgart, StratX, Aria, Polychain, Neoclassic Capital, Story Protocol Foundation, Power Metal Resources, Minestarters, State Street, Apex Fintech Solutions, European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, European Commission, U.S. Federal Reserve ==== TokenizeThis 2025 Conference Review: https://docsend.com/v/k8bn7/tt25 STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9 More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/ Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz Learn More About WALLY DAO: WallyDAO.xyz ==== ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:12 Market Movements 23:20 RWA Foundation Updates 25:07 Token Debrief 37:14 Companies of The Week

Antonio Grasso offers invaluable perspectives for anyone looking to understand the intersections of technology, business, and society. By embracing a human-centric approach to digital transformation, businesses and individuals can prepare for a future where technology supports and enhances human endeavors. About Antonio Grasso is the Founder and CEO of Digital Business Innovation Srl, a thriving startup leading the way in artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and cybersecurity. With over 40 years in information technology, Antonio's role as an entrepreneur, author, mentor, and speaker has inspired countless individuals. His influence has been recognized with the prestigious award of Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (FRSA), reflecting his significant achievements in social progress and development. Antonio's collaborations with major multinationals and public institutions have positioned him as a global influencer and visionary thinker. As an external expert and ambassador, his work with the European Commission on projects like Next Generation Internet and AI4EU – Artificial Intelligence for Europe is shaping the future of technology on the continent. Antonio's passion for mentorship also extends to his role as an Accredited and Qualified Global Mentor for Startups and Scaleups by the World Business Angels Investment Forum, an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), committed to empowering global economic development. Resources  Digital Business Innovation Srl: https://www.dbi.srl/ Please, hit the follow button: Apple Podcast: http://cxgoalkeeper.com/apple Spotify: http://cxgoalkeeper.com/spotify We'd love to hear your thoughts — leave a comment and share your feedback! Follow Gregorio Uglioni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorio-uglioni/ About Gregorio Uglioni: Transforming Business Into Value Generating Engines - Creating Long-Lasting Impact Leveraging Customer Experience - Host Of The Globally Recognized CX Goalkeeper Podcast “Customer Experience Goals” - Speaker at global events & at podcasts - Judge at International Awards - CX Lecturer for several institutions Listen to more podcasts on The Agile Brand network here: https://agilebrandguide.com/the-agile-brand-podcasts/

Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Abdou Samb, a European Commission advisor and President of Paris FRS Consulting about how the African diaspora can capitalise on the 2025 G20 summit.The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's AvTalk, we discuss European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's flight to Plovdiv—from initial breathless reports talking of circling for hours, using paper maps to land and “praying for landing” to what the data actually tells us. Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than […] The post AvTalk Episode 335: the Plovdiv mystery appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

President Donald Trump continued his historic speed of action on Friday, signing the 200th executive order since taking office for a second term 228 days ago. The 200th executive order changes the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.Work at Hyundai's Georgia complex that manufactures electric vehicles has been suspended after federal authorities detained hundreds of workers in a major immigration enforcement operation on Thursday, officials said.The European Commission fined Google $3.5 billion for violating EU antitrust rules by disrupting competition in the advertising technology industry. Google challenged the EU ruling and said it would appeal the multibillion-dollar judgment in court. President Trump threatened a tariff investigation into the EU in response to the ruling.

In this episode, we break down the amendments to the EU Taxonomy Regulation adopted by the European Commission in July 2025. Learn about the changes, what they mean for both financial and non-financial companies, and what may still be on the horizon. Plus, we'll share practical steps companies can take as they prepare for implementation.In this episode, we discuss:1:10 – Overview of the EU Taxonomy Regulation and potential changes to come7:46 – Changes on the horizon for non-financial services companies17:14 – Major reliefs for financial services companies25:10 – Next steps for the EU Taxonomy Regulation and what companies can do nowLooking for more on the EU Taxonomy regulation and other Omnibus proposals?European Commission adopts revisions related to Taxonomy RegulationA deep dive into the draft Amended ESRSEFRAG's next step toward revised ESRSNew reliefs for ESRS ‘wave 1' reportersSustainability now: EU Omnibus in motion – August 2025 updateAbout our guestValerie Wieman is a PwC National Office partner with over 30 years of experience. She is one of the firm's technical experts on sustainability reporting and helps lead the creation, development, and publication of our brand-defining thought leadership, with a focus on domestic and international sustainability requirements.About our hostHeather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC's global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.comDid you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

In our news wrap Monday, China welcomed leaders from some of its closest allies to an annual security summit, the European Commission blamed Russia for jamming the GPS signal of the commission president's plane, Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people in Gaza and Labor Day saw unions and other groups holding what they called 'Workers Over Billionaires' protests in cities across the nation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The EU is feeling the pressure, without the US the EU economy is nothing, same goes with most of the countries around the world. Trump is reversing the [CB] trade policies. The Fed is panicking, Trump is going after the Fed and they are trying to stop him, so they ruled on his parallel system, this will fail. Trump and the patriots are putting everything place to make sure the [DS] cannot cheat the midterms. Trump is doing everything he can without congress passing laws. The pieces are coming together and it will be difficult for the [DS] to cheat. This has to be done to take back full control. The [DS] is building the narrative to counter this by pushing the idea that Russia is responsible for immigration and cyber attacks in the EU. Playbook known.   Economy Eurozone's Economic Outlook Worsens Amid U.S. Tariffs, Domestic Pressures the Eurozone's economic outlook has indeed deteriorated, driven by a combination of external pressures from U.S. tariffs and internal domestic issues. Recent data from the European Commission shows a decline in economic sentiment, signaling broader pessimism among businesses and consumers.   The tariffs target key EU exports, leading to reduced demand and higher costs.Key quantitative impacts from analyses include:  Estimates vary by scenario, but a baseline tariff increase could reduce EU GDP by 0.2% to 0.8%. For instance, in a symmetric tariff war, GDP might fall by 0.8-1.2%, with Germany facing a 0.4% contraction.   The EU's trade surplus with the U.S. is shrinking amid surging imports, exacerbated by trade diversion from China (e.g., a 12% year-on-year increase in Chinese exports to the EU as of May 2025).   The automotive industry faces double-digit hits to earnings, with potential 53% drops in export demand for machinery and equipment under a 10% tariff hike. Pharmaceuticals and chemicals are also at risk, though some exemptions apply. Sector 2023/2024 EU Exports to U.S. (EUR billion) Potential Impact from Tariffs Machinery & Equipment 157.7 High vulnerability; 53% export demand drop per 10% tariff Automotive Not specified (major exposure) Double-digit EBIT declines for key firms Pharmaceuticals 54.6 Exempt currently, but risk if targeted Chemicals & Metals Significant (part of broader exposure) Asset quality deterioration in banking Employment effects are notable, with 8,000-10,000 job losses estimated per EUR 1 billion reduction in exports, potentially raising unemployment by 0.1% in hard-hit countries like Germany and Ireland. Source: wsj.com Trump Canceling $679M in Federal Funding for Offshore Wind Projects The Trump administration said on Friday it was canceling $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, including $427 million for a California project. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the department was canceling or terminating awards made under the administration of former President Joe Biden. Source: newsmax.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.

President Zelensky says the world must respond firmly after Russia attacked Ukraine with one of its heaviest bombardments of the war. He accused Moscow of deliberately killing civilians and spurning ceasefire attempts. Russian missile strikes on Kyiv also damaged the offices of the European Union. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, accused Russia of targeting the EU and of stopping at nothing to terrorise Ukraine. Also: new research points to climate change encouraging the spread of wildfires; people have taken to the streets in Indonesia for the second time this week to protest against what they see as excessive pay and benefits for lawmakers, and Rwanda has received the first US migrants deported to the African country under a controversial new deal. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk