European Commission’s project on smart grid education shares its final results
The SMAGRINET project has officially come to an end after three years of existence. The European Union project had been working towards tackling the skill gap that is halting the current energy transition to an European smart grid. The consortium…
BREAKING: E2 Business Statement on Russian Oil Ban
Russian Oil Ban Good First Step, Now US Must Accelerate Transition to Cleaner, More Secure Economy WASHINGTON (March 8, 2022) – Today, President Biden issued an executive orderprohibiting oil imports from Russia, while the European Union also announced a sweeping proposal to get off…
The U.S. is ‘Out of Step’ on primate research with the rest of the world
While the European Union votes to phase out animal research, the United States wants more. By Reynard Loki / Independent Media Institute In the last two years, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has invested nearly $29 million to breed…
In the European Diversity Month, Automobili Lamborghini confirms its commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality with innovative programs
Sant’Agata Bolognese, May 4, 2021 – In the European Diversity Month promoted by the European Union, Automobili Lamborghini confirms and renews its commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. For years, the Sant’Agata Bolognese Company has carried out a series of innovative programs with…
Cayman ‘Economic Substance’ crackdown impacting HK Hedge Funds
By Elizabeth Beattie From Asian Legal Business The Cayman Islands’ new Economic Substance Law, which targets multinational using strategically placed subsidies to lessen taxation, is impacting Hong Kong hedge funds, according to lawyers the legislation, which came into force in…
Brexit: MPs’ vote on deal ruled out by Speaker John Bercow
From BBC The Commons Speaker has refused a government request to hold a “yes” or “no” vote on its Brexit deal. John Bercow said a motion on the deal had been brought before MPs on Saturday, and it would be…
UK: Judge dismisses no-deal Brexit court move
From BBC A Scottish judge has dismissed a move to force Boris Johnson to comply with a law aimed at avoiding a no-deal Brexit. Campaigners had wanted to ensure that the prime minister would write to the EU to request…
Expose the EU’s link to slavery in Libya
From Freedom United You’ve seen the news in Libya. Enough is enough. We’ve got to act now. 53 migrants and refugees dead in an airstrike.[1] Black Africans being sold off for forced labor.[2] Detainees being forced to take up arms in the Libyan…
Exports of essential oils from the Caribbean to Europe are increasing due to the boom in natural cosmetics
Natural cosmetics are growing at an annual rate of 8-10% in the EU, increasing demand for natural ingredients like essential oils 50% of British consumers favour cosmetics made from natural ingredients, the highest figure in Europe In the past year,…
European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean: joining forces for a #CommonFuture
From EEAS Europa The EU is setting out a vision for renewed political partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean. The ‘Joint Communication’ comes 10 years after the last major EU strategy for the region. It comes at a difficult time…