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US–Canada trade war: Carney has outplayed Trump

On Wednesday (16 September) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a good day at the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen indicated that she would like to work with Mr Carney “on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of

EBRD supports Alatau Zharyk’s grid modernization programme

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a long-term loan of up to 102 billion tenge (US$224.2 million) to Alatau Zharyk Company (AZhC) to modernize its electricity distribution infrastructure and expand digitalization, writes Dana Omirgazy. The

In‑cash child benefits cut child poverty across the EU

A new study shows that in‑cash child benefits play a vital role in reducing child poverty in the EU. On average, these benefits lower the risk of poverty among children by 10.6 percentage points. The impact of in‑cash child benefits varies across EU countries. Austria sees the

EU head hopes to 'unlock' the potential of AI

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen (pictured), says AI has the “potential to benefit humanity”. Her comments came on Wednesday in her landmark “state of the union” address to MEPs. A speech touched on numerous areas and they included AI which has rocketed

Refurbished equipment deserves robust environmental assessment

The circular economy is no longer an aspiration—it is becoming a necessity. As industries seek to reduce their environmental footprint while preserving valuable resources, extending the life of products through refurbishment has emerged as one of the most effective strategies