Trump officials pressure world’s top energy agency to drop climate mission
U.S. and European officials are sparring in meetings of the International Energy Agency, which helps guide global investments and policies.
cooperation and development
Why von der Leyen’s Big Tech tax plan is bluster
There are major hurdles to overcome for the EU to retaliate against U.S. digital companies.
UK low- to middle-income families far poorer than OECD counterparts – study
Britons 39% worse off than Dutch equivalent due to housing costs 44% higher than western European averageLow- to middle-income families in Britain are far poorer than their counterparts in western Europe because of sky-high housing costs, according to …
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast ahead of budget
The revised 2024 forecast puts the U.K. ahead of Germany, Italy and Japan, and equal with France. But it comes after tricky borrowing data for Britain’s new chancellor.
Apple mega-bucks give Ireland a €14 billion dilemma
More billions are on the way from the tech giant as the Irish hoover up multinational taxes at a breakneck pace — but struggle to build what this booming nation needs.
UK’s growth forecast upgraded by OECD
Britain is set to rank joint second among G7 countries this year, behind the U.S.
UK economy to grow faster than Japan, Italy and Germany this year, says OECD
Forecast upgrades UK to joint second after US but it is still expected to have highest inflation among G7 countriesBusiness live – latest updatesThe global economy is “turning a corner”, according to the latest outlook from the Organisation for Economi…
G20 countries agree on need to tax the super-rich — but later
Governments to start looking at question of tax on billionaires, according to statement seen by POLITICO.
EU budget spending needs serious re-thinking, OECD second-in-chief warns
Before talking about new sources of income for the EU budget – known as ‘own resources’ – the EU should assess the efficiency of its current spending, Fabrizia Lapecorella, the deputy secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and D…
EU’s top diplomat condemns assault on Rafah as Israel halts aid routes
“The will to continue the war will produce another great humanitarian crisis, bigger than it is already.”
UK will be worst-performing G7 economy in 2025, OECD forecasts
The outlook is a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Rethinking EU restrictive measures
Against a backdrop of alternative global trade channels, food insecurity, and a stagnant EU economy, sanctions against Russia need to be more strategic and fair to legitimate businesses.
Germany to restart cooperation with UNRWA after suspension over alleged terror ties
UN agency saw $450 million worth of funding suspended after Israel alleged its employees participated in the Oct. 7 terror attack.
Hurry up and tax Google, Apple, EU urges the world
Bloc to tell the G20 that the time has come to push through tax overhaul.
OECD warns France’s deficit projections are too optimistic
The French government’s deficit reduction projections are not realistic, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) found in a report published on Wednesday (29 November), stating France ought to “step up the pace of fiscal consol…
The state of the planet in 10 numbers
A snapshot of the warming world, from sea level rise to fossil fuel subsidies.
Navigating Risks of De-risking: A Call for China-EU Collaboration [Promoted content]
EU’s shift towards de-risking from China faces scepticism and repercussions. Despite challenges, CCCEU report suggests 170 recommendations for improvement, aiming for shared prosperity. Chinese companies express optimism but acknowledge obstacles. The …