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EU becomes major Green Bond issuer

The European Commission has published the 2025 edition of the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds Annual Allocation and Impact Report. This report, based on a cut-off date of 1 August 2025, shows that the EU has become one of the largest issuers of green bonds in the world,

Humanities award for 2025 goes to new cultural centre

It may not be quite as well-known as some prizes but the Prix Avicenne is awarded for outstanding achievements in the humanities and natural sciences. It also acknowledges projects that contribute to the preservation and promotion of historical and scientific heritage. Its

EU told to 'act with courage'

A conference was told that European policies are “seriously penalizing businesses”. So says Aurelio Regina, Confindustria’s delegate for Energy and the Energy Transition. She was speaking at the ECR group study days event in Rome which concludes on Friday (12 December). Regina