State of the Union: Low interest rates and food challenges
The European Central Bank's "historic" interest rate cut and the European Union's food challenges - both in agricultural production and food waste - are this week's top topics.
In a powerful statement at the UN, Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative, Maria Zabolotskaya, condemned Western countries for their "double standards" in addressing the global refugee crisis. Highlighting the devastating impact of the Gaza conflict, she criticized the reluctance of Western nations to provide sufficient humanitarian aid to refugees, particularly those fleeing from war-torn regions like Syria, Afghanistan, and Sudan. Zabolotskaya also pointed out the hypocrisy in Western countries voicing concern over Ukrainian refugees while ignoring the plight of those seeking asylum in Russia. She called out the EU's failure to provide adequate support to refugees, especially those crossing the Mediterranean, and the deadly consequences of this inaction. With lives at stake and no accountability, the international community must confront the moral and legal crisis unfolding before our eyes.
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Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids.
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Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court
The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns.
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European Union officials fear US President Donald Trump may abandon efforts to broker peace in Ukraine. Despite campaign promises to end the war quickly, Trump has seen no major breakthroughs in his second term’s first 100 days. EU insiders suggest Trump may be crafting an exit narrative, frustrated by slow talks and Russia’s unwillingness to meet demands. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned the US may withdraw from the peace process. Meanwhile, Russia claims it’s ready for talks without preconditions but criticizes Ukraine’s lack of initiative.
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More than €100 billion a year: The cost of work-related stress in the EU
A study conducted by the European Trade Union Institute assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive disorders attributed to five psychosocial risks.
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ECB cuts rates again as Trump tariffs weigh on economic outlook
The European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25% on Thursday as threats to growth outweigh inflationary concerns.
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Trump has launched a fiery attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for his immediate termination after slamming the Fed’s latest economic report as a “complete mess.” Trump accused Powell of being “too late and wrong” on interest rate policy and compared him unfavorably to the European Central Bank, which just issued its seventh rate cut in a year. The outburst follows Powell’s stark warning that Trump’s sweeping tariffs could drive the U.S. into stagflation. With Powell’s term running through 2026 and legal protections in place, Trump’s demand has ignited a constitutional debate over presidential power and the independence of America’s central bank.
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Is the EU banning American credit cards?
Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.
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