Latest in Tag: european union Highlight
Latest in Tag: european union
Opinion: Gabon and the inglorious silence of African institutions
In Libreville, Gabon, residents ventured out on the streets and surveyed damage after two days of riots sparked by a disputed presidential poll. There was little to choose between the main candidates, writes Dirke Köpp.
Egyptians speak up against ill-treatment at EU embassies in Cairo
Facebook page reveals obstacles facing Egyptian visa applicants at several EU embassies
IMF slashes global growth forecast on Brexit uncertainty
Britain’s upcoming departure from the European Union has prompted the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to cut its global growth forecast for the next two years – the fifth time it has dialed back estimates in 15 months.
‘Brexit will affect EU enlargement in Western Balkans’
Bosnia has lifted a key blockage on its road to EU membership, with help from Berlin. But the Balkan country is facing other serious obstacles, says regional expert Alida Vracic.
EU-funded project could save 20m tonnes of oil equivalent by 2035
EU holds workshop with Egyptian ministries to implement TARES project
German economy expected to grow despite Brexit
The German economy will keep growing in the third quarter, defying worries over the effect Britain’s vote to leave the European Union could have on the bloc, according to a report from Germany’s central bank.
Russia uses the law to put pressure on internet users
More and more people in Russia are being given jail sentences for controversial posts on the internet. Simply questioning the annexation of Crimea is enough to lead to charges. Now, laws have been tightened once again.
Brexit strategist Daniel Hannan: ‘Five years from now, Britain will be flourishing’
British Vote Leave strategist Daniel Hannan is this week’s guest on Conflict Zone, discussing whether the Brexit campaign misled voters, as some claim, and what he thinks future holds for post-Brexit UK.
Few Brexit regrets in Sunderland
Sunderland in north-eastern England has become the poster child for the post-industrial, working class anger that drove the Brexit vote, as Peter Geoghegan reports.
Orangemen march against Brexit backdrop
Tradition holds that in 1690 fires were lit along the coast to help King William of Orange navigate safely to Belfast. Those conflagrations are still commemorated today. Peter Geoghegan reports from Belfast.
Climate concerns around new leaked TTIP document
A newly leaked TTIP draft plays into fears that the the free trade deal will force Europe to lower its regulatory standards – sparking renewed worry for climate protection and development of renewable energy.
German firms to reduce investments in UK
Quite a lot of German companies look set to lower their investments in the UK after the British vote to leave the European Union. But much will depend on Brexit negotiations between the EU and Britain.
UK property funds rush to suspend trading
In quick succession, three funds have called a halt to an outpour of capital, joining three others. The UK’s long-booming real estate market has become a leading source of worry for its financial system post-Brexit.
Asian markets tremble as pound sinks
British pound has plummeted to new depths as uncertainty over the economic impact of the UK’s pro-Brexit vote keeps worrying markets. Stock in Asia plunged again amid fears of long-term instability.
Ireland in the sun after Brexit vote?
Ireland and the UK have not always been happy neighbors. Relations improved in the wake of the Good Friday peace accords, but as Gavan Reilly reports from Dublin, that could change following the UK’s Brexit.
Even old lambs come home to roost
History may not repeat itself very often, but when parallels are witnessed, the effects can be major and gruesome. These are tough times for many. There is the ubiquitous occurrence of major terrorism, bringing insecurity to aeroplanes and airports, train stations, entertainment clubs, and schools. There is a growing wealth concentration for a …
Mideast ‘Quartet’ demands Israel end Palestine occupation
The Middle East Quartet, including the US, Russia, the European Union and the UN, has said a two-nation model is the only solution to the Palestinian conflict. However, no timelines have been fixed for negotiations.
Scotland attempts to plot new European course
It’s been quite a post-Brexit week for Scotland. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been pushing the pro-EU case at home and in Brussels, but there remains a long way to go, as Peter Geoghegan reports from Glasgow.
In Cartoon: Britain leaves the EU
Brexit – the end of globalization?
It is still unclear how the UK will split from the European Union. But the Brexit vote is already a setback for advocates of free trade. This could affect millions of people in the world’s poorest countries, say experts.
Vodafone weighs moving headquarters out of UK
The British telecoms giant considers moving its headquarters in London out of the UK if post-Brexit negotiations with the EU won’t ensure access to the EU’s free movement of people, capital and goods.
Brexit for Egypt: the good, the bad, and the uncertain
While global economic attention is turned to the effects of the UK’s departure from the EU, Egypt stands to gain
Asian markets open with continued sell-off of British pound
The British pound sank to 30-year lows while most stock markets in Asia tumbled following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. Traders fear there will be months of uncertainty.
Egyptian Stock Exchange collapses by 5.5% under the separation of Britain from the EU
EGX drops by 5.5% following Brexit vote
Egyptian Exchange at the mercy of Brexit repercussions
Technical analysts predict the market falling from 7,253.3 points to 6,800 points over Sunday and Monday
German leaders react to Brexit vote
Reactions to the UK’s decision to leave the European Union were quick to pour out of Germany, one of the bloc’s most stalwart proponents. Leaders will now discuss how to prevent a chain reaction in other EU states.
German Bund yield drops to historic low
For the first time in modern German history, the yield of the country’s benchmark 10-year debt – also known as Bund – has fallen below zero percent as investors rush to safety ahead of Britain’s Brexit referendum
EU struggles with long-term unemployment
A newly-published study shows that more than half of the 22 million unemployed people in the European Union have been jobless for a year or longer, with older people and low-skilled workers the most affected.
PDP allocates €51m for development of 9 informal housing areas in Cairo, Giza, Qaliubiya
The funds were granted by EU, GIZ and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Negotiations underway with EU to fund €4m for Agadir Agreement’s technical unit
Agadir members announce that Lebanon and Palestine will join the agreement, which includes Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, and Jordan