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While President Trump has faced significant pushback for his trading tactics, on Sunday, he announced a deal with the European Union (EU), sparking further controversy. Editor-at-large of The Wall Street Journal, Gerry Baker, shares his piece covering the impact of President Trump's tariffs on the U.S. economy and foreign relations. Gerry suggests that the economy has continued to grow without signs of a recession despite strong opposition against tariffs before President Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and the European Union (EU) had reached a trade deal following a meeting between Trump and the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The U.S. and the EU agreed to a 15% tariff on most European goods imported to the U.S., as well as a commitment from EU members to buy $750 billion worth of U.S. energy and increase investments in the U.S. by $600 billion, including through the purchase of military equipment. The deal comes just days before the August 1 deadline Trump set for countries to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. or face increased tariffs. Tangle LIVE tickets are available!We're excited to announce that our third installment of Tangle Live will be held on October 24, 2025, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine, California. If you're in the area (or want to make the trip), we'd love to have you join Isaac and the team for a night of spirited discussion, live Q&A, and opportunities to meet the team in person. You can read more about the event and purchase tickets here.Ad-free podcasts are here! Tangle LIVE tickets are available!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here and today's “Have a nice day” story here.Take the survey: What do you think of the trade deal between the U.S. and EU? Let us know!Disagree? That's okay. My opinion is just one of many. Write in and let us know why, and we'll consider publishing your feedback.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claimed Sunday that they had reached a trade deal under which the United States would impose a baseline tariff of 15 percent on European Union (EU) goods.美国总统唐纳德・特朗普与欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉・冯德莱恩于周日宣称，双方已达成一项贸易协议，根据该协议，美国将对欧盟商品征收 15% 的基准关税。The announcement was made at a joint press briefing Sunday afternoon following trade talks at the Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire, Scotland.这一消息是在苏格兰南艾尔郡的特朗普坦伯利高尔夫度假村举行贸易谈判后，于周日下午的联合新闻发布会上宣布的。Although both leaders described the deal as a step toward restoring "trade balance" and promoting more equitable two-way commerce, the agreement allows the United States to impose a broad 15 percent tariff on EU goods while securing zero-tariff access for a range of strategic American exports. In contrast, the EU has pledged to purchase $750 billion' worth of American energy and commit an additional $600 billion in investments in the United States.尽管两位领导人都称该协议是朝着恢复 “贸易平衡”、促进更公平双向贸易迈出的一步，但协议允许美国对欧盟商品广泛征收 15% 的关税，同时确保一系列美国战略性出口商品获得零关税准入。与之相对，欧盟承诺购买价值 7500 亿美元的美国能源，并额外在美国投资 6000 亿美元。At the press briefing, Trump claimed the agreement would enable American cars to re-enter the European market and make US agricultural exports more accessible in the EU. He also said that pharmaceuticals were excluded from the agreement, while existing 50 percent tariffs on EU steel and aluminium exports to the United States will remain in place.在新闻发布会上，特朗普称该协议将使美国汽车重新进入欧洲市场，并让美国农产品更易进入欧盟。他还表示，药品被排除在协议之外，而美国对欧盟出口的钢铁和铝所征收的 50% 现有关税将继续有效。However, at a separate press briefing, von der Leyen clarified that the EU and the US had agreed to include pharmaceuticals under the 15 percent tariff framework. She did not rule out the possibility of further US trade actions in the future.然而，冯德莱恩在另一场新闻发布会上澄清，欧盟与美国已同意将药品纳入 15% 的关税框架中。她并未排除美国未来采取进一步贸易行动的可能性。When asked whether a 15 percent tariff for EU carmakers-up from 2.5 percent under the Biden administration-was a favorable outcome, von der Leyen responded that, prior to this agreement, European vehicles faced a total tariff of 27.5 percent when entering the US market. This included a 25 percent levy imposed during Trump's previous term in addition to the original 2.5 percent. The new 15 percent rate, she argued, represents a reduction from that level.当被问及对欧盟汽车制造商而言，关税从拜登政府时期的 2.5% 上调至 15% 是否是有利结果时，冯德莱恩回应称，在本协议达成前，欧洲汽车进入美国市场面临的总关税为 27.5%，其中包括特朗普上一任期内加征的 25% 关税以及原本的 2.5%。她认为，新的 15% 关税较此前水平有所降低。Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, criticized the newly reached deal as "unsatisfactory" and "significantly imbalanced," warning that it could undermine the EU's economic stability and job security.欧洲议会国际贸易委员会主席伯恩德・兰格批评这项新达成的协议 “令人不满” 且 “严重失衡”，并警告称其可能破坏欧盟的经济稳定和就业安全。"This is a deal with a slant. Clearly, concessions have been made that are difficult to bear," Lange said in a statement on Sunday.兰格在周日的一份声明中表示：“这是一项带有偏向性的协议。显然，我们做出了难以承受的让步。”Prior to the agreement, over 70 percent of EU exports to the United States were subject to tariffs, including 50 percent on steel and aluminium, 25 percent on automobiles and parts, and a 10 percent duty on most other goods. Trump had warned that if no deal was reached by Aug 1, the 10 percent tariff would be raised to 30 percent.协议达成前，欧盟对美出口商品中超过 70% 需缴纳关税，其中钢铁和铝的关税为 50%，汽车及零部件为 25%，大多数其他商品为 10%。特朗普曾警告称，若 8 月 1 日前未能达成协议，10% 的关税将上调至 30%。tariff /ˈtærɪf/ 关税 concession /kənˈseʃn/ 让步；妥协 imbalanced /ɪmˈbælənst/ 失衡的；不平衡的 framework /ˈfreɪmwɜːk/ 框架；结构
US equity markets kicked off an extremely busy week with modest gains, lifting the S&P500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs following news that the US and European Union (EU) had reached a framework for a trade deal on Sunday (27 July) - Dow slipped -64-points or -0.14% to 44,837.56. Nike Inc rallied +3.89% to US$79.24 and was the leading performer in the 30-stock index after J.P. Morgan upgraded the stock to "overweight" from "neutral" with a target price of US$93 and said investors should "just buy it" ahead of next year's football World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
The week started with a bang! There typically are "continuing" stories that don't function in a one-day environment. Many of the big stories will last for weeks or months. Some even survive for a year or longer. Let's catch up with the biggest of the day:It probably comes as no surprise to learn that Chicago's crime stats continue to soar as Chicago's mayor continues to minimise his administration's responsibility for the crime wave that is growing larger by the day.Trump announced this morning that the U.S. is going to send Ukraine more weapons -- especially missiles -- to assist their war effort against Russia. This may sound benign, but what's shocking is that the U.S. will provide the weaponry, but the European Union (EU) is actually paying the bill!President "autopen" came out with some shocking news for many. Biden made clear that he had "personally" approved every pardon or commutation of those many he issued at the end of his administration. He provided no details explaining how that could be feasibly possible, but he did acknowledge that he had authorized aides in his office to use the autopen. Of course, there's no proof, no signatures of those who took these actions, or no documentation that explains the process.Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie claimed that President Trump has personally benefited from the uproar over the Jeffrey Epstein debacle. Christie said Trump stoked the fire to keep the matter on the "front page" of every newspaper.
Welcome to Episode 191 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we share a new study on the factors influencing Iowa grocery shoppers' purchasing decisions, who those shoppers trust for information about food and farming, and more. We also hear what 25 Iowa Farm Bureau members learned while recently touring Belgium and the Netherlands to explore European agriculture and learn about European Union (EU) climate regulations. Resource Mentioned in this Episode: Learn more about Iowa grocery shoppers' beliefs and behaviors, through the 2025 Iowa Farm Bureau Food & Farm Index®. Visit Iowa Farm Bureau's social media accounts to see photos and videos from the 2025 Iowa Farm Bureau Market Study Tour: Facebook, Instagram, X Read more about the 2025 Iowa Farm Bureau Market Study Tour in the Spokesman. Contact Stacy Stevens to express your interest in an upcoming Iowa Farm Bureau Market Study Tour: sstevens@ifbf.org
Welcome to our podcast series, REACHing Citizens, part of the “Reshaping Engagement through Affirmative Citizen Consultations (REACH)” project. Launched in 2024 and funded by the European Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), the REACH project brings together organisations from across Europe, including Serbia, Belgium, Kosovo, BiH, Bulgaria, France, Croatia, and Greece. In this episode, we welcome Vladimir Krasenov, a young Bulgarian legal advisor with a strong interest in the European Union (EU) and its legal system. Vladimir became involved with the REACH project after attending a local citizen consultation in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in November 2024. He also contributed an article to the Mladirini youth portal titled “The rule of law and the U.S. elections: The influence of perspectives as a premise of people's decisions.” In the podcast, Vladimir explores recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and their implications for the rule of law in the EU, with a focus on Bulgaria. He discusses core legal principles such as respect for human rights, regulatory enforcement, transparency, and fairness in the application of law. Vladimir begins by examining how AI is transforming society, particularly in education and business. While these changes offer significant benefits, they also pose major risks. In the legal field, AI enhances efficiency—streamlining legal research, improving contract analysis, detecting infringements, and reducing fraud. Yet serious concerns remain, especially around lack of transparency, difficulty verifying algorithmic impartiality, and risks of bias in automated decision-making. The conversation then shifts to the role of the EU and other global players in shaping and regulating AI. Vladimir highlights the significance of the AI Act, approved by the European Parliament in 2024. This legislation marks a major step in safeguarding citizens from AI-related risks. It categorises AI systems by risk level, with those posing an “unacceptable risk” (i.e. violating fundamental rights) subject to strict limitations. The Act also addresses privacy protection and copyright concerns. However, Vladimir notes the challenges the EU faces in competing with global tech powers like the US and China. While the US dominates with firms like OpenAI and Google, China invests heavily in AI giants such as DeepSeek. These countries are in a race to advance AI capabilities, often pushing the boundaries of regulation. The US lacks comprehensive ethical guidelines, while China's approach raises serious privacy issues, particularly through biometric surveillance technologies used for state control. These tools collect and analyse facial data on a massive scale, yet the storage, use, and oversight of this data remain opaque. Vladimir warns that adopting such technologies in Europe could severely undermine privacy rights, especially for vulnerable populations such as refugees and asylum seekers. Without robust legal safeguards, AI could threaten the foundational values of the EU. To realise AI's potential while mitigating its risks, Vladimir stresses the importance of public awareness and engagement. European citizens and policymakers must stay informed and actively participate in discussions on AI. Ethical, transparent, and rights-respecting AI development is crucial. According to Vladimir, the guiding principles must be transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled the independent European governance structure for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, the creation of a dedicated Security Operations Center, and the establishment of a new parent company that will be led by European Union (EU) citizens and bound by local legal requirements. Kathrin Renz, who currently serves as vice president of AWS Industries, will serve as the company's first managing director. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud will be the only fully-featured, independently operated sovereign cloud, backed by strong technical controls, sovereign assurances, and legal protections. Customers and partners using the AWS European Sovereign Cloud will benefit from the full power of AWS including the same service portfolio, security, availability, performance, familiar architecture, APIs, and innovations such as the AWS Nitro System. Launching by the end of 2025, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud will combine operational autonomy with expansive AWS services to meet the stringent sovereignty needs of European governments and enterprises. European-based control, governance, and operations AWS will establish a new European organisation and operating model for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, with a new parent company and three subsidiaries incorporated in Germany. The management team leading this new parent company will include the managing director and a government security and privacy official, who will all be EU citizens residing in the EU. AWS will establish an independent advisory board for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, legally obligated to act in the best interest of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Reinforcing the sovereign control of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, the advisory board will consist of four members, all EU citizens residing in the EU, including at least one independent board member who is not affiliated with Amazon. The advisory board will act as a source of expertise and provide accountability for AWS European Sovereign Cloud operations, including strong security and access controls and the ability to operate independently in the event of disruption. Building on deep experience running AWS services for the most sensitive workloads around the world, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud is designed with the unmatched operational resilience our customers expect from AWS. The design of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud enables it to continue operations indefinitely, even in the event of a connectivity interruption between the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and the rest of the world. European customers and governments benefit from the resilient AWS architecture that features multiple Availability Zones with independent power, networking, facilities, and security capabilities that make these critical operations possible. To support continuity even under extreme circumstances, authorized AWS employees of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, who are EU residents, will have independent access to a replica of the source code needed to maintain the AWS European Sovereign Cloud services. Experienced European leadership Kathrin Renz, the first managing director of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, is a German national who brings deep global and European expertise to the position with more than two decades of experience in the global technology sector, including key roles in European technology and large enterprises. Based in Germany and acting as the most senior leader of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, Renz will be legally bound to act in the best interest of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and will be responsible for overseeing decisions related to corporate governance, compliance, and security, while ensuring the AWS European Sovereign Cloud complies with all applicable laws and regulations in Germany and the EU. "We're taking a unique approach with AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Customers tell us they don't want to choose between feature-limited solutions or the full power of AWS, s...
pWotD Episode 2947: Emmanuel Macron Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 364,690 views on Tuesday, 27 May 2025 our article of the day is Emmanuel Macron.Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron ([emanɥɛl makʁɔ̃] ; born 21 December 1977) is a French politician who has served as President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017. He was Minister of Economics, Industry and Digital Affairs under President François Hollande between 2014 and 2016. He has been a member of Renaissance since he founded it in 2016.Born in Amiens, Macron studied philosophy at Paris Nanterre University. He completed a master's degree in public affairs at Sciences Po and graduated from the École nationale d'administration in 2004. He worked as a senior civil servant at the Inspectorate General of Finances and investment banker at Rothschild & Co. Appointed Élysée deputy secretary-general by President Hollande after the 2012 election, Macron was a senior adviser to Hollande. Appointed Economics Minister in 2014, in the second Valls government, he led several business-friendly reforms. He resigned in 2016, to launch his 2017 presidential campaign. A member of the Socialist Party between 2006-09, he ran in the election under the banner of En Marche, a centrist and pro-European political movement he founded in 2016.Partly due to the Fillon affair, Macron was elected President in May 2017 with 66% of the vote in the second round, defeating Marine Le Pen of the National Front. Aged 39, he became the youngest president in French history. In the 2017 legislative election, his party, renamed La République En Marche! (LREM), secured a majority in the National Assembly. Macron was elected to a second term in the 2022 presidential election, again defeating Le Pen, becoming the first French presidential candidate to win reelection since Jacques Chirac in 2002. Macron's centrist coalition lost its majority in the 2022 legislative election, resulting in a hung parliament and formation of France's first minority government since 1993. In 2024, Macron appointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister, after a government crisis. Following overwhelming defeat at the 2024 European Parliament elections, Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called for a snap legislative election which resulted in another hung parliament and electoral defeat for his coalition. Two months afterwards, Macron appointed Michel Barnier, a conservative and former chief Brexit negotiator, as Prime Minister. Only three months in, Barnier was toppled by a historic vote of no confidence, prompting Macron to replace him with centrist veteran François Bayrou.During his presidency, Macron has overseen reforms to labour laws, taxation, and pensions; and pursued a renewable energy transition. Dubbed "president of the rich" by opponents, increasing protests against his reforms, culminating in 2018–2020 with the yellow vests protests and the pension reform strike. In foreign policy, he called for reforms to the European Union (EU) and signed treaties with Italy and Germany. Macron conducted €40 billion in trade and business agreements with China during the China–United States trade war and oversaw a dispute with Australia and the US over the AUKUS security pact. From 2020, he led France's response to the COVID pandemic and vaccination rollout. In 2023, the government of his prime minister, Élisabeth Borne, passed legislation raising the retirement age from 62 to 64; this led to public sector strikes and violent protests. He continued Opération Chammal in the war against the Islamic State and joined in the international condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:24 UTC on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Emmanuel Macron on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Joey.
US equity markets settled sharply higher after resuming trading after the Memorial Day long weekend, with investors responding to President Trump's decision over the weekend to delay the implementation of a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union (EU) to 9 July from 1 June - Dow rose +741-points or +1.78% to 42,344, snapping a four session losing streak. Nike Inc (up +4.68%) and Nvidia Corp (+3.21%).
US equity and bond markets were CLOSED overnight in observance of Memorial Day. However, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were over >1% higher after President Trump delayed the 50% tariffs which were set to be imposed on the European Union (EU) on 1 June.
US equity and bond markets were CLOSED overnight in observance of Memorial Day. However, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were over >1% higher after President Trump delayed the 50% tariffs which were set to be imposed on the European Union (EU) on 1 June.
Faced with the starkest security environment for in decades, and against the backdrop of competing security priorities by the US as its strongest ally, the European Union (EU) has embarked on a plan to reverse its under-investment in defence and rebuild military capability through the Readiness 2030 initiative. Andrew MacDonald, head of Janes Defence Budgets, and Guy Anderson, head of defence markets and economics at Janes, join Sean Corbett to discuss the costs ahead and the outlook for success.
Hey Strangers, #renewableenergy #solarenergy #energy A report from UK-based climate and energy think tank Ember notes that clean energy sources accounted for 40.9% percent of electricity produced around the world in 2024.The finding comes from data and estimates culled from 215 countries. The 118-page Global Electricity Review 2025 analyzes trends underlying the changes and the likely implications for energy sources and power sector emissions in the near future.The push past the 40% mark for clean electricity in 2024 was primarily fueled by the unprecedented growth in solar energy, coupled with significant contributions from wind and a recovery in hydropower, alongside a small rise in nuclear power. China and the European Union (EU) demonstrated the most remarkable increases in clean electricity generation, with the former meeting 81% of its demand through renewables. Meanwhile, 71% of the EU's electricity came from clean sources.=======================================My other podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpvBEElSl1dD72Y5gtepkw**************************************************Something Strangehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRjVc2TZqN4&t=4s**************************************************article links:https://newatlas.com/energy/renewables-40-percent-global-electricity-ember/https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-review-2025/======================================Today is for push-ups and Programming and I am all done doing push-ups Discordhttps://discord.gg/MYvNgYYFxqTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@strangestcoderYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9xwdRW2D7RYwlp6pRGOvQ?sub_confirmation=1Twitchhttps://www.twitch.tv/CodingWithStrangersTwitterhttps://twitter.com/strangestcodermerchSupport CodingWithStrangers IRL by purchasing some merch. All merch purchases include an alert: https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merchGithubFollow my works of chaos https://github.com/codingwithstrangersTipshttps://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/tipPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheStrangersWebullhttps://act.webull.com/vi/c8V9LvpDDs6J/uyq/inviteUs/Join this channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9xwdRW2D7RYwlp6pRGOvQ/joinTimeline00:00 intro00:26 What Talking We Talking About02:34 Article14:14 My Thoughts17:01 outro anything else?Take Care--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coding-with-strangers/message
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe climate scam is officially over, it has been defunded. The [CB] are struggling, Trump is setting the stage and is trapping the [DS] and China. Soon the dismantling will be complete. Trump and team are finally putting America first. The [DS] is panicking, Trump and the patriots are releasing the puzzle pieces one piece at a time. Eventually the pieces will form a picture and the people will finally see who the true criminal. Tulsi sends a message to the [DS] and the people of this country. Trump replaces the portrait of Obama with fight, fight, fight portrait. All roads lead to Obama and HRC. Everything is being put into place to bring down the [DS]. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/TomFitton/status/1910890395304669444 USPS To Hike Stamp Prices By About 7.4% To 78 Cents Effective This Summer The U.S. Postal Service has proposed raising the price of a "forever" stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents as part of a broader rate hike set to take effect July 13, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission, according to CBS News. The increase would raise mailing service prices by about 7.4%. The USPS says the hike is necessary for financial stability, continuing a trend of rate increases under former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who warned customers to expect “uncomfortable” pricing adjustments after a decade of flawed pricing models. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/RealAllinCrypto/status/1910415797052203317 https://twitter.com/RealJessica05/status/1910812769164603530 trade surpluses with the U.S., are now facing real consequences. Tariffs hurt them more than us. Trump holds the leverage. China, Europe, and Latin America all are feeling the pressure. This is not just a pause. It's a test: Who's ready to renegotiate the terms of global trade Xi calls on EU to join China in jointly resisting 'unilateral bullying' by U.S. There is no winner in a tariff war, and going against the world will only result in self-isolation, says Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the tariff war with U.S. As U.S. President Donald Trump targeted China with heavy tariffs while pausing levies on other countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday (April 10, 2025) appealed to the European Union (EU) to “jointly resist the unilateral bullying" by Washington. Source: thehindu.com https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1910721712250855787 negotiate with China to remove tariffs and trade barriers, and put in place strong structural protections for IP. Trump Lobs Energy Bomb at EU EU leaders face a dire choice with no consensus. Germany and France advocate talks, aiming to lessen Trump's demands—perhaps by partly meeting his energy terms—to avert disaster. They dread export slumps, factory closures, and a downturn worse than past crises, clinging to a fragile hope of stability. The EU Commission's pleas for cohesion fall flat amid the clash. Ireland and Luxembourg brace for export losses, while Italy and Spain eye energy price hikes that could spark unrest. The European Central Bank, hampered by debt and limited options, stands by anxiously. Protests ripple across cities like Lisbon and Warsaw, split between anger at Trump and frustration with Brussels' long drift. If the EU buckles under Trump's grip, a new path could open: a alliance of sovereign states, free from Brussels' overreach and Washington's demands. The West might be tearing itself apart, but from the debris, a stronger,
In this episode of the Warships Pod guests David Murrin and Dr David Blagden, with help from host Iain Ballantyne, discuss a worldwide struggle in a multi-polar era that is rapidly turning kinetic - from Ukraine, to the Red Sea and Gaza. It may soon burn even hotter should China invade Taiwan and/or the USA attack Iran. A number of topics are discussed during this episode, including the following: *Does the European Union (EU) have a place in such a world, at the top table? Or is it going to be sweeping up the crumbs along with the UK, the latter finding itself a bridge to neither the USA or the EU? *Bearing in mind the UK is a maritime nation, is committing what remains of the British armed forces to policing a frozen war in Ukraine unwise? Do we risk a situation where things get bogged down in that theatre while the Russians run amok at sea, with the UK defenceless? *With concerted attacks by US Navy carrier jets and cruise missile attacks by other USN units against the Houthis in Yemen is it at odds with the Trump administration's supposed urgent priority of facing down China and its huge navy? Every missile expended against the Houthis is surely one less for use against the Chinese? *Narrowing the discussion down to the UK, with the Labour government announcing plans to cut welfare to pay for Defence boosts, how do the two Davids think the Royal Navy should mould itself? Finally - and this is a big one for the episode's final point of discussion - are we heading inexorably towards what the tabloids might call WW3? Or can it be avoided? The May 2025 edition of Warships IFR is published on 22.4.25 in the UK and also deployed globally. Visit the magazine web site http://bit.ly/wifrmag Also, follow it on X @WarshipsIFR Facebook @WarshipsIFR and Warships IFR TV on YouTube @warshipsifrtv3668 For more on various editions of the magazine https://bit.ly/wifri •Dr David Blagden is Associate Professor in International Security and Strategy at the University of Exeter. Dr Blagden has previously worked in the Cabinet Office, regularly consults for several UK Government departments, and has served as Specialist Advisor to a Parliamentary Select Committee. He is also a Senior Associate Fellow of the NATO Defense College and a Visiting Fellow of the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre. Find him on X @blagden_david • David Murrin is a Global Forecaster, investor, polymath and author of ‘Breaking the Code of History' (2011). He has a talent for spotting and analysing deep-seated patterns in history and using them to try and understand the present and also where we might be going in today's turbulent geopolitical scene. His other books are ‘Lions Led by Lions' (2018), ‘Now or Never' (2021) and ‘Red Lightning' (2021). The latter is a work of faction that depicts China winning a world war. David Murrin's web site is https://www.davidmurrin.co.uk/about Find him on X @GlobalForecastr •Iain Ballantyne is the founding and current Editor of ‘Warships IFR' magazine (first published in 1998) along with its ‘Guide to the Royal Navy' (since 2003) and ‘Guide to the US Navy' (since 2018). Iain is also author of the books ‘Hunter Killers' (Orion) and ‘The Deadly Trade' (Weidenfeld & Nicolson), both about submarine warfare, plus ‘Arnhem: Ten Days in The Cauldron' and ‘Bismarck: 24 Hours to Doom' (published by Canelo). In 2017 Iain was awarded a Fellowship by the British Maritime Foundation, which promotes awareness of the United Kingdom's dependence on the sea and seafarers. Visit his web site Bismarckbattle.com and follow him on X @IBallantyn
Donald Trump's long-anticipated tariff plan was unveiled last week, marking a significant escalation in US trade policy. At its core is a universal 10% tariff on all imports, supplemented by steep country-specific duties including 34% on China, 32% on Taiwan, 46% on Vietnam and 20% on the European Union (“EU”). These rates were calculated using a deficit-to-export ratio methodology. The United Kingdom, which maintains a goods trade surplus with the US, was subject only to the baseline rate, and is expected to prioritise securing a bilateral trade agreement rather than pursuing immediate retaliation. Canada and Mexico retained their existing 25% tariffs, though USMCA (United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement) compliant goods remain exempt. In response, China imposed a blanket 34% tariff on all US imports, intensifying global trade tensions and catalysing a broad market sell-off...Stocks featured:Associated British Foods, Glencore and St. James's PlaceTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Lioba Oerter, Director of Expert Services, 3E Expert Service Processing Centre (ESPC), and Karin F. Baron, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy at B&C and our consulting affiliate, The Acta Group, about the significant changes to product classification, labeling, and packaging (CLP) in the European Union (EU). Lioba and I shared a podium recently and found we also have a shared belief that these forthcoming CLP changes will have a profound commercial impact on product classification, labeling, and packaging globally and that with everything going on in the world these days, this impact may be a bit underappreciated. Karin and I spoke about these matters last year, and I welcomed an opportunity to consider them again with Karin and Lioba in light of the new CLP developments as of December 2024. Karin, Lioba, and I discuss the CLP changes, including those recently made, why they came to be, what they mean for commercial operations, and conclude with some tips on staying ahead of this coming storm. ALL MATERIALS IN THIS PODCAST ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE OR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES. ALL LEGAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED DIRECTLY BY A LICENSED ATTORNEY PRACTICING IN THE APPLICABLE AREA OF LAW. ©2025 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. All Rights Reserved
Is the EU an American Ally or Enemy? And, of course, the left sides with the EU over America Trump Says EU's Purpose Is to ‘Screw' the United States, Announces Upcoming Tariffs. European Union Blasts Trump Tariff Threats as Starmer Visits White House PUBLIUS SPECIAL GUEST: John Gordon, host of syndicated radio show, The Truth with John Gordon. President Donald J. Trump has stated that the purpose of the European Union (EU) is to “screw the United States,” announcing a decision has been made to enact a 25 percent tariff on automobiles and other products imported from the bloc. Speaking to reporters during the first meeting of his new Cabinet, the President said, “They don't accept our cars, they don't essentially accept our farm products; they use all sorts of reasons why not.”Trump explained that he loves the countries of Europe, recognizing his own European ancestry, but that the U.S. has a deficit of around $300 billion with the EU. “It was formed to screw the United States; I mean, let's be honest,” Trump said. “And they've done a good job of it. But now, I'm President.” PLUG SHOW: The Truth with John Gordon BIO: John Gordon, host of syndicated radio show The Truth with John Gordon, is a graduate of the Mercer University Law School in Georgia. He is a business owner and entrepreneur, who has also worked as a journalist and reporter in Macon and Atlanta. He ran as a Republican candidate to be Georgia's attorney general in 2022 and was endorsed by Donald Trump. FIND HIS FACEBOOK HERE: FIND HIS RUMBLE HERE: FIND HIS X HERE: FIND HIS YOUTUBE HERE: FIND HIS INSTAGRAM HERE:
In this special podcast series, we speak to the winners of the WTiN Innovate Textile Awards 2024.In this episode Tim Li, CEO at Digital Clothing Limited and professor and chair of Textile science and Engineering Henry Li discuss Digital Clothing Limited's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Innovation Award. The company's Fashion Big Data Platform aims to streamline sustainability compliance in supply chain management. It is guided by Green Deal regulations and Digital Product Passports (DPP) requirements. With support from European Union (EU) funding, Digital Clothing Limited's initiative hopes to be a valuable tool for textile manufacturers and brands as they navigate sustainability standards. In this episode, we discuss how the data has been collected and explore how the platform could be scaled up to reach a wider audience. For more information, please visit digital-clothing.co.You can listen to the episode above, or via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. To discuss any of our topics, get in touch by following @wtincomment and @abi_wtin on X, formerly Twitter, or email aturner@wtin.com directly. To explore sponsorship opportunities, please email sales@wtin.com.
Year 2008 marked the introduction of a new economic governance regime in the European Union (EU) in response to the global financial crisis. Politicising Commodification: European Governance and Labour Politics from the Financial Crisis to the Covid Emergency (Cambridge UP, 2024), authored by leading scholars in the field and also available open access, uses a approach to capture the EU formulation of prescriptions and their uneven deployment across member states (Germany, Italy, Ireland, Romania), policy areas (employment relations, public services), and sectors (transport, water, and healthcare). The regime led to a much more vertical mode of EU integration, and its commodification agenda unleashed a plethora of union and social-movement protests, including transnationally. Listen to this engaging interview with the leading author, Prof. Roland Erne, to find out what inspired this book, how the team worked together, and which conclusions they arrived at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Year 2008 marked the introduction of a new economic governance regime in the European Union (EU) in response to the global financial crisis. Politicising Commodification: European Governance and Labour Politics from the Financial Crisis to the Covid Emergency (Cambridge UP, 2024), authored by leading scholars in the field and also available open access, uses a approach to capture the EU formulation of prescriptions and their uneven deployment across member states (Germany, Italy, Ireland, Romania), policy areas (employment relations, public services), and sectors (transport, water, and healthcare). The regime led to a much more vertical mode of EU integration, and its commodification agenda unleashed a plethora of union and social-movement protests, including transnationally. Listen to this engaging interview with the leading author, Prof. Roland Erne, to find out what inspired this book, how the team worked together, and which conclusions they arrived at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
Year 2008 marked the introduction of a new economic governance regime in the European Union (EU) in response to the global financial crisis. Politicising Commodification: European Governance and Labour Politics from the Financial Crisis to the Covid Emergency (Cambridge UP, 2024), authored by leading scholars in the field and also available open access, uses a approach to capture the EU formulation of prescriptions and their uneven deployment across member states (Germany, Italy, Ireland, Romania), policy areas (employment relations, public services), and sectors (transport, water, and healthcare). The regime led to a much more vertical mode of EU integration, and its commodification agenda unleashed a plethora of union and social-movement protests, including transnationally. Listen to this engaging interview with the leading author, Prof. Roland Erne, to find out what inspired this book, how the team worked together, and which conclusions they arrived at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies
Year 2008 marked the introduction of a new economic governance regime in the European Union (EU) in response to the global financial crisis. Politicising Commodification: European Governance and Labour Politics from the Financial Crisis to the Covid Emergency (Cambridge UP, 2024), authored by leading scholars in the field and also available open access, uses a approach to capture the EU formulation of prescriptions and their uneven deployment across member states (Germany, Italy, Ireland, Romania), policy areas (employment relations, public services), and sectors (transport, water, and healthcare). The regime led to a much more vertical mode of EU integration, and its commodification agenda unleashed a plethora of union and social-movement protests, including transnationally. Listen to this engaging interview with the leading author, Prof. Roland Erne, to find out what inspired this book, how the team worked together, and which conclusions they arrived at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies
Year 2008 marked the introduction of a new economic governance regime in the European Union (EU) in response to the global financial crisis. Politicising Commodification: European Governance and Labour Politics from the Financial Crisis to the Covid Emergency (Cambridge UP, 2024), authored by leading scholars in the field and also available open access, uses a approach to capture the EU formulation of prescriptions and their uneven deployment across member states (Germany, Italy, Ireland, Romania), policy areas (employment relations, public services), and sectors (transport, water, and healthcare). The regime led to a much more vertical mode of EU integration, and its commodification agenda unleashed a plethora of union and social-movement protests, including transnationally. Listen to this engaging interview with the leading author, Prof. Roland Erne, to find out what inspired this book, how the team worked together, and which conclusions they arrived at.
Syrians begin the early stages of government formation as global and regional powers scramble to devise a strategy for Syria after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad; Georgians protest their government's postponement of European Union (EU) membership talks as Romanians look for answers following the cancellation of their presidential election results; the United Kingdom (UK) accedes to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership; and China opens an anti-monopoly case against U.S. chipmaker Nvidia. Mentioned on the Podcast Luke Allnutt et al., “Romania's 'King Of TikTok' Tied To Alleged Scheme Boosting Far-Right Presidential Candidate,” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Veronica Anghel, “Why Romania Just Canceled Its Presidential Election,” Journal of Democracy Thomas Graham, “What Assad's Fall Means for Russia in the Middle East,” CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/syrians-plot-transition-turmoil-georgia-romania-uk-joins-trans-pacific-trade-deal-and-more
As I write this, Notre Dame Cathedral has reopened to great pomp and circumstance, its grandeur matched only by the irony of the Orange president-elect standing amidst world leaders who, for all their lofty titles, found themselves bowing figuratively and perhaps literally to a man whose vocabulary could rival that of a five-year-old. The spectacle, equal parts absurd and emblematic, underscores the shifting tectonics of global leadership. The prospect of Europe stepping up to fill the vacuum left by a re-elected Donald Trump is both daunting and tantalizing. With the U.S. poised to dive headfirst into an "America First" agenda, abandoning its traditional mantle as the so-called "leader of the free world," Europe finds itself at a crossroads. Can it muster the unity, resolve, and capability to rise to the occasion in critical domains like climate, security, and trade, despite internal fractures and mounting external pressures. A Disengaged U.S.: Implications for Global Leadership Under Trump's re-election, the global order is poised for a major shift as the U.S. increasingly turns inward. For years, the U.S. has been the champion of democratic values, the anchor of NATO, and a central player in global security. However, Trump's presidency has consistently underscored a clear disinterest in maintaining this role. His "America First" policy emphasizes reducing American involvement in global affairs and alliances, placing a greater burden on Europe and other nations to secure their interests. Trump's skepticism toward NATO, his transactional approach to international relations, and his ambivalence toward international agreements have raised significant concerns among European leaders. France's President Emmanuel Macron has repeatedly called for greater European strategic autonomy, arguing that Europe can no longer depend on the U.S. for its security. His calls, supported by others across the continent, reflect a growing recognition that European nations must step up to fill the leadership vacuum left by an increasingly unpredictable U.S. For European leaders, Trump's re-election has cemented the need for a strategic shift. With U.S. foreign policy advancing toward isolationism, Europe must take on more responsibility in key global arenas. It could include greater investment in defense, leading the charge against climate change, and asserting influence in trade negotiations. However, before Europe can overcome these challenges, it must address several significant obstacles at home. Europe's Internal Challenges: A Divided Continent While the call for a more assertive European role is gaining traction, Europe has challenges. The European Union (EU) remains a diverse and often fragmented entity, struggling with internal divisions over economic policy, migration, and political cohesion. These divisions hamper Europe's ability to become a unified force on the world stage. One major obstacle to European leadership lies in its internal political landscape. While countries like Germany and France have led efforts to promote European unity, they face domestic instability. Germany's coalition government, for instance, recently collapsed due to tensions over defense spending - an especially critical issue given the growing security concerns in the wake of Trump's re-election. Likewise, Macron's reforms, including the push for a more sovereign Europe, face significant opposition from political factions and public opinion, making it difficult to present a unified front. Moreover, Europe's defense capabilities remain uneven. While NATO has made strides in strengthening European defense, the reality is that European nations are still far from achieving the military cohesion necessary to match the U.S.'s capabilities. Although European countries have increased defense spending, these efforts often lack the political will to succeed. This lack of consistency within the EU could undermine Europe's ability to take on a leadership role, especially...
Members of the international community must unite and take stronger, coordinated action against the military junta in Myanmar, which overthrew the elected government in February 2021.This is the view of the Tom Andrews, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, who was appointed by the Geneva-based Human Rights Council to monitor and report on the situation in the country.While individual countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union (EU) bloc have imposed sanctions which have had some impact, Mr. Andrews told UN News' Vibhu Mishra that these actions remain insufficient and disjointed.Mr. Andrews began by reflecting on how the situation has changed compared with the last time he spoke to UN News, a year ago.
In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.VMRay's analysis on Latrodectus highlights the malware family's development, detailing how it evolved from simple loaders to highly evasive, sophisticated malware.The WarmCookie malware is a recent, persistent threat known for its self-updating capabilities, specifically designed to evade security tools and establish long-term presence in systems. Fortinet recently disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its FortiManager product, assigned CVE-2024-47575, which has been actively exploited in the wild.The European Union (EU) recently updated its product liability framework to better address the challenges of the digital age and support the shift toward a circular economy. Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently reaffirmed the expulsion of Russian maintainers from the Linux MAINTAINERS file due to sanctions compliance, sparking discussion within the open-source community.
Introduced in January last year by the European Union (EU), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive - CSRD - is aimed at standardizing EU sustainability reporting, setting new standards aimed at driving greater transparency and encouraging organizations to be more sustainability-focused on a global scale. In this podcast we explore the current CSRD landscape and the key actions and learnings to date.Speakers:Catherine Beare - Intertek Regional Director for Intertek Business Assurance in the UK and IberiaRoss McCluskey - Intertek Executive Vice President EMEA Region and Government Trade Services DivisionFollow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action || Twitter || LinkedIn.
Just as US-based multinationals are moving on from the US Securities and Exchange Commission's decision around carbon disclosures with at least some measure of certainty, they will now need to turn to Europe and its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The CSDDD is a proposed European Union (EU) regulation aimed at environmental and human rights issues. The directive obligates large EU companies, as well as non-EU companies operating in the EU, to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for adverse environmental and human rights impacts throughout their supply chains. In this episode of the podcast week speak with Toon Dictus and associate with the law firm Latham & Watkins in London about the directive and how it could impact U.S companies operating in the EU. Become a FEI Member (https://www.financialexecutives.org/Become-a-Member.aspx). Special Guest: Toon Dictus.
This Day in Legal History: The Amsterdam Treaty Broadens the EUOn October 2, 1997, the Amsterdam Treaty was signed by European Union (EU) delegates, marking a significant step in the evolution of the EU's institutional framework and policy ambitions. The treaty aimed to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and democratic legitimacy of the Union, amending previous agreements like the Maastricht Treaty. One of its key features was strengthening the powers of the European Parliament, giving it greater legislative influence through the co-decision procedure, which allowed it to act as an equal legislator with the Council of the European Union.The Amsterdam Treaty also laid the groundwork for the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), aiming for more coordinated diplomatic actions and international influence. It introduced the role of the High Representative for the CFSP to improve coherence in foreign policy. Additionally, the treaty made strides in areas such as justice and home affairs, addressing issues like asylum, immigration, and judicial cooperation across member states. The treaty was also a response to the anticipated enlargement of the EU, as post-Communist countries in Eastern Europe were expected to join, requiring institutional reforms to manage an expanded Union. The Amsterdam Treaty signaled a shift toward a more integrated and politically unified Europe, preparing the EU for the challenges of a growing membership and a more globalized world.Alphabet Inc.'s Google is facing a renewed antitrust lawsuit from Sensory Inc., a voice recognition technology company, accusing the tech giant of monopolistic practices in the voice assistant market. Sensory alleges that Google used its dominance in general search to create barriers preventing consumers from using alternative voice assistants and wakeword software to access non-Google search engines. This lawsuit revives a previous case from April 2022, which was paused to allow other antitrust litigation against Google to proceed. In August, the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that Google had illegally monopolized the search market through exclusivity agreements. Sensory claims Google extended this behavior by preventing hardware manufacturers from allowing consumers to choose competing voice assistants with non-Google search engines. Sensory also argues that Google imposes restrictions on wakeword technology in various devices, including smartphones, home electronics, and cars, ensuring competitors like Siri and Bixby default to Google's search engine. Google has not yet commented on the case.Google Hit With Renewed Antitrust Suit Over Voice AssistantsThe US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has paused a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) case involving Amazon, following claims that the agency violates constitutional principles. Amazon argues that the NLRB breaches the separation of powers by acting as both prosecutor and judge, after it rejected Amazon's objections to a union election at a Staten Island warehouse. Amazon sought an emergency injunction to halt the NLRB's internal litigation regarding its refusal to bargain with the union. When a lower court didn't rule on the request, Amazon appealed to the Fifth Circuit, which had recently blocked a similar case involving SpaceX. Amazon's lawsuit challenges the constitutional structure of the NLRB, claiming its members are unconstitutionally shielded from removal by the president and that the agency's quasi-judicial powers violate the Seventh Amendment's guarantee of a jury trial. This case is part of a broader wave of constitutional challenges to the NLRB's authority. Neither Amazon nor the NLRB have commented on the ruling.Fifth Circuit Halts Amazon NLRB Case Over Constitutional DisputeThe Biden administration is pressuring U.S. port employers to improve their offer to striking dockworkers from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). The strike, now in its second day, has disrupted shipping across dozens of ports from Maine to Texas, affecting goods from food to automobiles and causing significant economic strain. With over 38 ships waiting to dock, the strike could cost the U.S. economy $5 billion per day. Despite a 50% wage hike offer from the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), the ILA, led by Harold Daggett, is demanding more, including a $5 hourly raise per year and a halt to port automation projects. President Biden has urged foreign ocean carriers, which profited during the pandemic, to agree to a fair contract, while the administration monitors for price gouging. Retailers have initiated backup plans to mitigate potential impacts on the holiday season. Economists warn that while the strike could raise inflation, the broader economic effects depend on its duration. The National Retail Federation and some Republicans are calling on Biden to halt the strike, but he has refused.US port strike backed by White House | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
Legion aims to bring back ICOs and improve on the current market structure. The current market structure involves raising significant amounts of venture capital, running points programs or incentives, negotiating with centralized exchanges, and engaging with market makers. However, this system lacks community involvement and accountability, leading to poor outcomes for retail investors and hindering project growth. Legion aims to solve these issues by providing regulatory compliance, handling KYC, and ensuring investor reputation and accountability. This allows projects to distribute tokens to a valuable community and build a strong network from the early stages. Legion is focused on market and crypto assets regulation, particularly in the European Union (EU). The main goal of Legion is to ensure appropriate disclosure and investor protection in the crypto market. They aim to remove information asymmetry and make crypto assets more accessible. Legion is aligned with the Mika regulation, which allows projects from anywhere to raise funds from European citizens. The Legion score is a reputation-based metric that maximizes value add per dollar raised. It considers factors such as social influence, developer activity, on-chain activity, and endorsements. The ultimate vision for Legion is a world where projects are born and raised on the platform, with widespread community involvement and decentralized decision-making. José's Twitter: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Fabrizio's Twitter: https://x.com/D0itdifferent Matt's Twitter: https://x.com/mattyTokenomics Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Legion and the Goal of Bringing Back ICOs 05:07 The Current Market Structure and its Issues 12:18 The Importance of Community Involvement and Accountability in ICOs 17:01 The History of ICOs and Why They Went Away 23:47 Issues with ICOs and How Legion Solves Them 30:23 MECA and Regulatory Compliance in ICOs 30:52 Market and Crypto Assets Regulation 39:38 Legion and Mika 40:37 The Legion Score 51:37 The Importance of Community 54:16 The Vision for Legion Disclosures This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.
The United Nations Summit of the Future is being promoted as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to “transform the global governance!” It is scheduled at the UN in New York City for September 22-23, 2024. The top priority for the meeting is to “Transform global governance and turbocharge the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development.”[1] Our guest, colleague, and journalist, Alex Newman, is preparing to go to the Summit of the Future, inspiring this column.[2] At the upcoming meeting, UN Secretary Antonio Guterres plans to ask for a vote empowering him to decide when the next “global shock” of any kind seems to be developing in any country so that he can then organize the response to it on behalf of the world.[3] For those of you who have thought that transforming “global governance” or “the new global order” was a “conspiracy theory,” it is a common conversation among the world's global predators. The UN Secretary-General is so enthralled with his role as a leader of the globalist government he has been promoting himself for that role for years, calling for more power in reforming or transforming what he himself calls the “new global order”[4]or global governance.”[5] Now consider that Guterres is a well-known malicious Marxist activist under the control of the Chinese Communist Party, which has strongly supported him.[6] No surprise, in turn, that Guterres supports China as well. He publically invited the Communists to have a greater hand in global governance. As one UN headline boasts, “Guterres urges G7 and China to drive momentum for global governance reform.”[7] Confirming Our Concept of Global Empires The title of the above article, “Guterres urges G7 and China to drive momentum for global governance reform,” illustrates the collaboration of the Western and the Eastern Global Empires as they also vie to rule the new evolving world governance. It enables us to give you a thumbnail description of who we believe controls the world. The G7 represents the wealthiest developed nations, plus close involvement with the European Union (EU).[8] This places the G7 into the center of the Western Global Empire. However, the actual ruling bodies are a complex of entities that stand about the nations themselves, such as the banking system, the Deep States, the military-industrial complex, the Western billionaires, and the global corporations. Meanwhile, the Chinese Communists rule the Eastern Global Empire, although their tentacles reach deeply into the Western world. A few other entities of lesser power, such as Russia and the Islamic Empire, stand somewhat outside the circle of the world's ruling predators, sometimes making alliances with them but also fighting with them. The article and its title also illustrate the role that is being given to the UN in facilitating their collaborations. At the same time, the UN itself leans considerably more toward China than the West. Precisely what sort of “global governance” or “global order” do you suppose Marxist Guterres and the Chinese Communists will impose on us? Now consider that Guterres is proposing to “transform the global governance” by turbocharging the UN “2030” agenda. In 2023, the UN called the document “Transforming Our World.”[9] The document reads like a grandiose Marxist high school student telling the whole world what it should do when he runs it. Or, at its most benign, it is simply a wish list, a basketful of utopian Marxist nonsense. It has been fully adopted by the World Economic Forum[10] and many globalist corporations and institutions, and even into the global educational system. Alex Newman! Everyone Must Pay Attention to Him As noted earlier, our radio show guest, journalist Alex Newman, will be going to the UN to report on its monstrous Summit of the Future. The UN is asking its 192 nations to replace the sovereignty of their nations and their citizens with the sovereignty of the UN, a front group that is ultimately under the control of the Western Global and Eastern Global Empires.[11],[12] We have been working closely with Alex Newman, sharing information and views on the growing world governance and the UN's role in it,[13] which I now view as centered in two competing global empires, acting as all empires have always done—vying to slaughter or enslave as many people as possible. Alex Newman has led the way in his efforts to actually attend as many global events as possible, in his own words, trying to serve God by getting the information out as widely as possible. We believe he may be the first to fully understand the degree to which global predators are using the UN as their launching pad to world domination. This proposed UN “emergency platform” will empower the Secretary-General to seize the relevant functions of national governments in order to resist the alleged or potential new “shock.” Exactly what constitutes a world-shocking event? He literally says it can be anything, “even Black Swan events.” No, that's not an ecological disaster involving birds. A black swan event is defined in dictionaries as a “high-impact event that is unpredicted or unexpected”—in other words, it's “anything I say it is.” This latest UN-Globalist assault began in March 2023, when the Secretary-General of the UN announced that he and his global organization were the only ones able and anointed to take on the next world “shock” of any kind.[14],[15]That's as close as possible to a globalist announcing, “On the next available threat, I become emperor of the world.” Alex and I both fear the voting representatives of the world's governments will come to heal and cede these incredible new “emergency” powers to this criminal Marxist, Guterres. Why? Because every greedy globalist, which is much of the world's leadership, wants a piece of the action when it comes to the control and exploitation of the entire world. You don't want that? Neither do we. Join the fight in every way you can—it's getting closer and closer to the day when it will be too late to resist. References: [1] On July 14, 2024, the President of the General Assembly wrote a letter to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres confirming the agenda: https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/pga_letter-_sotf_2024-07-12-18-54-44.pdf. [2] About Alex Newman – Liberty Sentinel [3] UN's Guterres: today's global governance structures reflect yesterday's world (aol.com). Also, see Summit of the Future website – EN | United Nations [4] In Munich, Guterres calls for a new global order that works for all | UN News [5] UN's Guterres: today's global governance structures reflect yesterday's world (aol.com) [6] China supports Guterres to run for a second term as UN chief – CGTN and [7] Guterres urges G77 and China to drive momentum for global governance reform | UN News [8] https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/g7.asp [9] Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (un.org) [10] What is the UN's Summit of the Future in 2024? | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) [11] What is the UN's Summit of the Future in 2024? | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) [12] James Roguski also keeps track of UN efforts to establish itself as a totalitarian government. Still, we see the UN as an obedient servant to the global predatory empires, especially the Eastern Global Empire under the Chinese Communists. Roguski importantly focuses on the secret and illegal manipulations going on behind the scenes at the UN. (100) The UN Silence Has Been Broken! – James Roguski (substack.com) [13] (100) The United Nations Seeks ‘Global Governance' and Must Be Stopped (substack.com) [14] UN chief proposes Emergency Platform to help tackle global shocks-Xinhua (news.cn) [15] our-common-agenda-policy-brief-emergency-platform-en.pdf (un.org) and Responding to Global Shocks: UNSG's Emergency Platform – SDG Knowledge Hub (iisd.org) Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/ See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/ Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/ “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.” ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.
Jeffrey Wheatman is the SVP, Cyber Risk Evangelist at Black Kite. In this episode of Hidden Risk, he joins host Scott Schober to discuss the Digital Operational Resilience Act, or DORA, a European Union (EU) regulation that aims to improve the cybersecurity and operational resilience of financial institutions. and how it builds on existing laws, such as the NIS Directive and GDPR, to close gaps in digital risk management. An award-winning intelligence platform, Black Kite is disrupting traditional third-party risk management practices worldwide by providing cybersecurity experts with full visibility they've never experienced before. Learn more about our sponsor at https://blackkite.com.
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The management of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is an issue of global concern. Across the world, countries are developing their own methods and approaches to managing PFAS. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has partnered with the Common Forum on Contaminated Land for this webinar to highlight PFAS policy, actions and guidance in the United States Superfund Program, select countries within the European Union (EU), and Australia. The purpose of this webinar is to provide information on PFAS management approaches in the US, EU, and Australia to encourage knowledge transfer and information exchange to increase the awareness of how PFAS is being managed in different parts of the world and what research is telling us about the destruction and disposal of PFAS. The topics this webinar will cover include the following: Comparative approaches to PFAS contaminated soil management in the EU, Australia, and the United StatesCooperation at European level to tackle PFAS in soil and groundwaterEuropean policymakers have set up various forms of cooperation to coordinate the approach to PFAS in soil and groundwater. Such as the Common Forum PFAS team, the establishment of the EmConSoil network and the collaboration of four European countries. Common Forum's PFAS team also works closely with NICOLE's PFAS working group.The U.S. EPA's recent actions and key guidances for managing PFAS PFAS pollution and agricultural land use - a German example If arable land is contaminated with high levels of PFAS, the substances also find their way into feed and food. Large-scale contamination can hardly be remediated. A system of pre-harvest monitoring and cultivation recommendations has been established in one region of Germany to ensure that the land can still be used for agricultural purposes. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/PFAS-Mgmt-Strat_082624/
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The management of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is an issue of global concern. Across the world, countries are developing their own methods and approaches to managing PFAS. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has partnered with the Common Forum on Contaminated Land for this webinar to highlight PFAS policy, actions and guidance in the United States Superfund Program, select countries within the European Union (EU), and Australia. The purpose of this webinar is to provide information on PFAS management approaches in the US, EU, and Australia to encourage knowledge transfer and information exchange to increase the awareness of how PFAS is being managed in different parts of the world and what research is telling us about the destruction and disposal of PFAS. The topics this webinar will cover include the following: Comparative approaches to PFAS contaminated soil management in the EU, Australia, and the United StatesCooperation at European level to tackle PFAS in soil and groundwaterEuropean policymakers have set up various forms of cooperation to coordinate the approach to PFAS in soil and groundwater. Such as the Common Forum PFAS team, the establishment of the EmConSoil network and the collaboration of four European countries. Common Forum's PFAS team also works closely with NICOLE's PFAS working group.The U.S. EPA's recent actions and key guidances for managing PFAS PFAS pollution and agricultural land use - a German example If arable land is contaminated with high levels of PFAS, the substances also find their way into feed and food. Large-scale contamination can hardly be remediated. A system of pre-harvest monitoring and cultivation recommendations has been established in one region of Germany to ensure that the land can still be used for agricultural purposes. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/PFAS-Mgmt-Strat_082624/
In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells counsel Dan Whitehead to dive into the evolving realm of cybersecurity regulation in the European Union (EU). Together, they explore the adoption of the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, a cybersecurity framework set to impact a wide range of industries including tech, life sciences, and other critical infrastructure provided both within and outside the EU. The discussion delves into the evolving nature of cybersecurity law, highlighting the implications on security governance, board-level oversight, and incident reporting, along with the GDPR-level fines for non-compliance. Listen as these regulatory changes are dissected and learn about how organizations are looking to comply with these new standards in practice.
I am an EU pharma/device lawyer and problem solver. My practice focuses on European Union (EU) and national regulatory matters involving medical devices and pharmaceutical laws and guidelines. I am following very closely the new regulations on medical devices (MDR and IVDR), the GDPR and regularly advise clients in relation to the requirements applicable to their digital health technologies. I focus particularly on the different stages of the medical device CE marking process and advise on a wide variety of topics which include the following: - determination of the appropriate classification of individual products; - clinical investigation procedure (e.g. authorisation from the EU Member States competent authorities, opinion from Ethics Committee, amendment to the Protocol, informed consent, serious adverse event qualification and notification, handling of personal data); - drafting of clinical investigation and clinical trial agreements, distribution agreements and contract manufacturing agreements; -clinical data requirements and clinical evaluation; - conformity assessment procedure; - review of Instruction For Use, products' labelling and promotional material including websites; - post-marketing surveillance activities including the notification of adverse event, product recall or product withdrawal; - preparation and review of technical documentation; - reimbursement. I also advise on questions regarding marketing authorisation procedures, variation procedures, and clinical trials, promotional and marketing activities in the pharmaceutical sector. Specialties: Regulation of medical devices and medicinal products in the EU Who is Monir El Azzouzi? Monir El Azzouzi is a Medical Device Expert specializing in Quality and Regulatory Affairs. After working for many years with big Healthcare companies, particularly Johnson and Johnson, he decided to create EasyMedicalDevice.com to help people better understand Medical Device Regulations worldwide. He has now created the consulting firm Easy Medical Device GmbH and developed many ways to deliver knowledge through videos, podcasts, online courses… His company also acts as Authorized Representative for the EU, UK, and Switzerland. Easy Medical Device becomes a one-stop shop for medical device manufacturers that need support on Quality and Regulatory Affairs. Links from the Video Fabien Roy Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabien-roy-83b55021/ Company Website: Ai Act text: Social Media to follow Monir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouzi Twitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzim Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldevice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldevice
France's governance is at stake as it holds snap elections for its National Assembly, with the far-right National Rally looking to build on its success in the European Parliament elections; the United Kingdom (UK) has its own snap general elections with Keir Starmer and his Labour Party looking to end the fourteen-year rule of the Conservatives; Iran's snap presidential elections could signal unity of regime hard-liners or glimmers of change; the European Union (EU) plans to impose provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles; and Ukraine strikes more than thirty Russian oil refineries. Mentioned on the Podcast Amanda Chu, Kenza Bryan, and Lukanyo Mnyanda, “Global Glut Turns Solar Panels into Garden Fencing Option,” Financial Times Ian Johnston, “French Voters Juggle Democratic Duty and Summer Getaways,” Financial Times David Lammy, “The Case for Progressive Realism,” Foreign Affairs Matthias Matthijs, “Pivotal Elections for France—and Europe,” CFR.org Ray Takeyh, “Does Iran's Presidential Election Matter?,” CFR.org Sergey Vakulenko; Michael Liebreich, Lauri Myllyvirta, and Sam Winter-Levy, “Should Ukraine Keep Attacking Russian Oil Refineries?,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/france-iran-and-uk-hold-snap-elections-eu-pushback-chinese-evs-and-more
A Russian court moves judicial proceedings for detained U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to Yekaterinburg for a closed-door espionage trial; the success of far-right parties in the European Parliament elections challenges the power of several incumbent European Union (EU) leaders; the Boeing Starliner "Calypso" spacecraft prepares to return from the International Space Station after delays; and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves his war cabinet. For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/russias-secret-trial-gershkovich-eus-rightward-shift-boeing-space-and-more
Listen to the Tues. June 11, 2024 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This episode features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the death of the Vice-President of the Malawi in a plane crash; violence is continuing in the western region of the Republic of Sudan as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rages on; the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has reiterated its desire to joins the BRICS plus alliance; and the recent European Union (EU) parliamentary elections has shown significant gains for the far right. In the second and third hours we present updates on the situation in Palestine.
All twenty-seven European Union (EU) member states vote in European Parliament elections with polls showing right-wing parties poised to gain more seats; the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrial democracies meet in Italy with a sizable agenda, including support for Ukraine and trade concerns with China; the United States prepares for an above-normal hurricane season; and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and partner exporters, known as OPEC+, extend oil output cuts. Mentioned on the Podcast Europe's Migration Dilemma, CFR.org Caroline Kapp and Matthias Matthijs, “What's at Stake in the EU Elections?,” CFR.org Nicholas Vinocur, “An American's Guide to the 2024 European Election,” Politico For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/european-parliament-elections-g7-leaders-50th-summit-powerful-hurricane-season-looming-and
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 264 In this episode, hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Here are the key topics they cover: 1. Coravin Updates: - The hosts discuss the latest developments in Coravin technology. They explore new models, improvements, and latest issues with theft. - Mark and Kim share their insights on the practicality and benefits of using Coravin systems to preserve wine. 2. Wine Label Updates: - The conversation shifts to wine labels. Kim and Mark delve into recent updates in the European Union (EU) regarding wine labeling regulations. - They also touch upon the ongoing discussion in the United States about nutrition labels versus ingredient labeling on wine bottles. We then talk should a wine review consider the packaging and label design? The hosts share their opinions. Remember to tune in to "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)”podcast for more engaging discussions on wine-related topics!
The Dow Jones industrial average crossed the 40,000 level on Thursday for the first time, on hopes of U.S. interest rate cuts and strong earnings before stocks turned mostly flat in afternoon trading.Walmart raised its full-year forecast and reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Thursday, betting that easing inflation will drive stronger sales of groceries and non-essential merchandise like clothing and electronics, sending its shares to a record high in their biggest one-day gain in four years.Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese communist leader Xi Jinping on May 16, reaffirming their “no limit” partnership amid increasing pressure from the United States and the European Union (EU).
In this episode, we delve into a significant development in European Union (EU) politics. Ambassadors from EU member states have reached a preliminary agreement to utilize windfall profits from frozen Russian assets to finance arms supplies for Ukraine's defense. This decision comes in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which led to the freezing of hundreds of billions of euros worth of assets by EU countries. If approved at an upcoming gathering of EU finance ministers, the interest generated from these frozen assets, amounting to up to €3 billion per year, will be used to purchase weapons for Ukraine. We discuss the background and implications of this decision, including the estimated value of the frozen Russian assets and the challenges faced in utilizing these funds. We also highlight the support this decision has received from key EU figures, emphasizing the importance of holding Russia accountable for its actions. Tune in to learn more about this bold move by the EU to support Ukraine's defense efforts using funds derived from frozen Russian assets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esatalks/message
Concerns grow over the widening Middle East conflict after Iran launches three hundred ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at Israel; European Union (EU) leaders discuss how to bolster aid to Ukraine amid an uptick in Russian attacks and the situation unfolding in the Middle East; India kicks off the world's largest democratic election—spanning more than forty-four days—where the incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to win again; and warming water temperatures cause a mass bleaching of coral reefs. Mentioned on the Podcast Steven A. Cook, “Iran Attack Means an Even Tougher Balancing Act for the U.S. in the Middle East,” CFR.org “How India's Imports of Russian Oil Have Lubricated Global Markets,” Economist Andy Bounds, Laura Dubois, Christopher Miller, “Germany Urges Dozens of Allies to Send Air Defense Systems to Ukraine,” Financial Times For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/aftermath-irans-attack-israel-eu-talks-ukraine-indias-massive-election-and-more
The Three Brotherhood Alliance and other armed ethnic groups in Myanmar pose a significant threat to regime control as the country enters its third year under junta rule; the European Union (EU) meets for a special summit on military aid for Ukraine, but concerns remain over Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán; Kenya's high court will decide whether if it is constitutional for Kenya to lead a multinational peacekeeping mission to Haiti; and hundreds of thousands across Germany protest against the Alternative for Germany's anti-immigration policies. Mentioned on the Podcast Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware, God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America Ebenezer Obadare and Robert I. Rotberg, “1100 Kenyans Will Not Save Haiti,” CFR.org Avinash Paliwal, “Could Myanmar Come Apart?,” Foreign Affairs For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/rebels-gain-myanmar-marks-coup-anniversary-eus-ukraine-aid-challenge-kenyas-pending
#Russia: World Bank estimates that Russia''s war economy peaked in 2023 and will decline steeply to 2025. Michael Bernstam, Hoover Institution. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/7a21a380-5c54-4a8d-9c54-22180abb1adb/content Growth in Russia is projected to slow to 1.3 percent in 2024, and then to 0.9 percent in 2025, near its potential rate. Tightening monetary policy is expected to dampen domestic demand. Trade diversion to China, India, and Türkiye is evident for both exports and imports (figure 2.2.2.B). However, for products affected by sanctions in response to the invasion, the increase in imports from China only offsets about a quarter of the decrease in imports from the European Union (EU) in 2022 (Grekou, Mignon, and Ragot 2023). Capacity constraints, including tight labor market conditions and scarcity of domestic labor due to the invasion, will continue to restrict growth. 1867 Moscow
Talks continue despite a threat by the Hungarian prime minister to veto the move. We hear from a senior Ukrainian MP. Also on the programme: We hear from the prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines who is trying to get Venezuela and Guyana to sort out their territorial dispute over oil wealth; and why Parisians are up in arms about a new metro station being named after the controversial singer Serge Gainsbourg.(Photo: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel pose for a picture during a European Union (EU) summit.Credit: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS.)
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