Day: February 4, 2023

EU Hopes To Reform Electricity Market by April

The commission and government are considering options to restructure the bloc’s common electricity market, and move it further away from natural gas dependence while stabilising consumer prices.

France: New Day of Mobilisation Against Pension Reform

At the end of the day’s strike, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced that she had heard the “questions” and “doubts” raised by the reform but wanted to continue the debate in the national assembly.

The 9th Art: Are Marvel Comics ‘Classics’?

Penguin’s choice to publish Marvel comics under their “Classics” label is provocative, but is it justified? This month’s comics column considers this question while reviewing the new Penguin volumes.

EU Hopes To Reform Electricity Market by April

EU Hopes To Reform Electricity Market by April

The commission and government are considering options to restructure the bloc’s common electricity market, and move it further away from natural gas dependence while stabilising consumer prices.

February 4, 2023
How An Inverted Yield Curve Is Good News

How An Inverted Yield Curve Is Good News

When you get less money on long-term investments than on short-term ones, it is good news for the economy.

February 4, 2023
European Commission: No Reason To Scrap Qatar Aviation Deal

European Commission: No Reason To Scrap Qatar Aviation Deal

The European Parliament is not convinced by the Commission’s reasoning and wants further scrutiny of the agreement.

February 4, 2023
France: New Day of Mobilisation Against Pension Reform

France: New Day of Mobilisation Against Pension Reform

At the end of the day’s strike, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced that she had heard the “questions” and “doubts” raised by the reform but wanted to continue the debate in the national assembly.

February 4, 2023
Soros-Backed Lobbying Hotline Launched for EU Officials

Soros-Backed Lobbying Hotline Launched for EU Officials

The new hotline was created with the support of the Corporate Europe Observatory, which received just under €800,000 in funding from the Soros Open Society Foundation since 2014.

February 4, 2023
Czech President-Elect Calls on Ukraine To Join NATO 

Czech President-Elect Calls on Ukraine To Join NATO 

In an interview with the BBC, Pavel affirmed his belief that Ukraine should join NATO as soon as the war ended.

February 4, 2023
The 9th Art: Are Marvel Comics ‘Classics’?

The 9th Art: Are Marvel Comics ‘Classics’?

Penguin’s choice to publish Marvel comics under their “Classics” label is provocative, but is it justified? This month’s comics column considers this question while reviewing the new Penguin volumes.

February 4, 2023