Day: November 12, 2022

Anglo-French Deal on Tackling Channel Crossings in the Works

Anglo-French Deal on Tackling Channel Crossings in the Works

So far this year, around 40,000 illegal migrants disembarked on British soil after crossing the English Channel on small boats from France. For Sunak, it is a chance to prove his mettle as the new PM.

November 12, 2022
Welcoming Migrants: France and Italy at War Over the <em>Ocean Viking</em>

Welcoming Migrants: France and Italy at War Over the <em>Ocean Viking</em>

The tug-of-war over the Ocean Viking proves that the French government is at loggerheads with the new Italian government and that the atmosphere is not one of courteous discussion or compromise.

November 12, 2022
German Coalition Rejects Stricter Laws Against Climate Activists

German Coalition Rejects Stricter Laws Against Climate Activists

Following the death of a cyclist in a traffic accident in Berlin, during which ambulances were held up by climate activists, the CDU has called for stricter punishment for activists.

November 12, 2022
German Parliament Votes to Cut EU Money to Hungary

German Parliament Votes to Cut EU Money to Hungary

The lower house of the German parliament votes to cut EU payments to Hungary over rule of law reforms.

November 12, 2022
European Governments Scoring an Own-Goal by Leaving the Energy Charter Treaty

European Governments Scoring an Own-Goal by Leaving the Energy Charter Treaty

To abandon the CRT is not just a bad thing for traditional energy investments, but also for renewable energy investment. Clearly, for many greens, hatred for the private sector trumps their support for renewables.

November 12, 2022
The ‘Nudge Unit’ Wants Banks to Track Your Carbon Footprint

The ‘Nudge Unit’ Wants Banks to Track Your Carbon Footprint

When using their bank or credit cards, test subjects received messages at the point of purchase that informed them on how much carbon they had either saved or emitted.

November 12, 2022