Επιλεγμένες Ειδήσεις από New Europe

Germany Seeks Skilled Non-EU Workers Amid Fears For Economy

Τετ, 18 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 - 14:01

The German government has signed off on a plan to recruit non-EU workers to fill shortages of skilled labour after business leaders and politicians warned about serious risks to the country’s economy due to a lack of qualified personnel.

EU Clears Acquisition of CC&I to Boost Energy Transmission in Spain, Chile and Brazil

Τρι, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 - 14:11

The acquisition of Celeo Concesiones e Inversiones (CC&I) of Spain by Pasterze Investments Holding (PIH) of the Netherlands and Elecnor of Spain complies with EU Merger Regulation, the Commission said on 16 December, noting that CC&I, currently part of Elecnor, will serve as a joint platform to develop and manage energy transmission infrastructure projects

Europe’s Leaders to Reject Turkey-Libya Maritime Border Deal

Παρ, 13 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 - 13:58

The European Union is set to reject Turkey’s maritime border agreement with Libya as invalid. The pact gives Turkey access to an economic zone across the Mediterranean, which further raised tensions with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, who warned the deal is a violation of international law. Greece last week expelled the Libyan ambassador over it.

US Includes Nord Stream 2 Sanctions in Defence Bill

Τρι, 10 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 - 14:18

Sanctions aimed at blocking the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea, were included by United States lawmakers in a must-pass defense bill. The sanctions are intended to halt the construction of the pipeline project of the Russian

Google Tax Could Trigger New EU-US WTO Dispute

Δευ, 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 - 13:36

France is ready to challenge US threats of punitive tariffs at the World Trade Organization, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday. The US threatened to introduce punitive tariffs in response to the so-called “Google tax” introduced by France, Italy, and the UK. A final US decision on tariffs will be taken on January 14.

US Threatens to Widen the Scope of Tariffs on EU Goods Over Airbus Subsidies

Πεμ, 5 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 - 15:11

The World Trade Organisation dismissed on Monday the EU’s claim that Airbus is no longer backed by government subsidies. The EU will appeal the ruling. Since 2006 the US has argued that EU member states provided Airbus

Shell Offsets CO2 Emissions From Lubricant For Wind Turbines

Τρι, 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 - 14:08

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – While the wind industry is striving to eliminate hydrocarbons an energy source, thus cutting CO2 emissions, wind turbines still use hydrocarbons as a lubricant. With that in mind, Royal Dutch Shell announced on 26 November at WindEurope Offshore 2019 in Copenhagen its gearbox oil for wind turbines, Shell Omala S5 Wind 320, is now carbon neutral

Blades of Glory: Denmark to Repower Middelgrunden Offshore Windfarm

Δευ, 2 Δεκεμβρίου 2019 - 14:05

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – The blades of the 20 turbines of the Middelgrunden offshore windfarm, off the coast of Copenhagen, rotated slowly as the boat ‘Langø’ circled around the long line of massive shafts with the Copenhagen harbour and the bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden outlined in the far distance.

EU Goals For 450 GW of Offshore Wind Are Achievable, Says WindEurope

Παρ, 29 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:47

The European Commission’s big goals for offshore wind – between 230 and 450 GW by 2050 – are achievable provided the right investments in electricity grids and governments take the right approach to maritime spatial planning, a new WindEurope report released on 26 November at Offshore 2019 in Copenhagen shows.

Japanese Consortium Takes Over Dutch Energy Company Eneco

Τετ, 27 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:48

A Japanese consortium have agreed to buy Dutch energy company Eneco for €4,1bn. The Dutch privatisation means the energy company will be transferred from the city of Rotterdam, which held 32% of Eneco, to a consortium made up of Mitsubishi Corporation and Chubu.

Lagarde Says EU Should Turn to Domestic Demand for Growth

Δευ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 14:04

During a speech in Frankfurt’s Frankfurt European Banking Congress (ECB) on Friday, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde broke tradition and spoke more about politics than policy. As the sole ex officio representative of the entire eurozone, Lagarde made her first significant speech

German Business Calls for Bigger Deficits

Τρι, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:54

Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minister Olaf Scholz brushed aside demands by both unions and businesses On Monday to ditch the balanced budget policy as the economy is slowing down. Germany’s BDI business lobby and DBG union are calling for an end to the so-called “black zero” policy of no net new borrowing. Instead, they are calling for public investment in infrastructure, taking advantage of negative bond-yields.

Civil Society and Industry Push EU Leaders to Adopt Climate Neutral Economy Faster

Δευ, 18 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:24

A broad group of 100 organisations from major industrial sectors and civil society have called on European Union policymakers to accelerate the uptake of clean and renewable electricity as the most cost-effective and energy efficient strategy to deliver a climate neutral Europe, WindEurope has said.

Oil Mess in Texas, OPEC Caution Gush Crude Prices

Παρ, 15 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:31

A surprise drop in US crude inventories and comments from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo about lower-than-expected US shale production growth in 2020 boosted crude oil prices on 14 November.

US Queries Serbia About Russian Arms Purchases Amid EU/NATO Turmoil

Τετ, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 13:57

On October 31, senior State Department official Thomas Zarzecki landed in Belgrade to meet Serbian officials over the announced purchase of sophisticated anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia.

France, UK, Germany, EU Warn Iran Over Nuclear Breaches

Τρι, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2019 - 14:00

The European Union, France, Germany and Britain have said on 11 November that they are “extremely concerned” by Iran’s decision to re-start nuclear activities at one of its key sites, in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal, and warned they might take action against Tehran.