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President Trump’s return: What it means for eurozone interest rates

President Trump's return: What it means for eurozone interest rates

This president’s second term is set to reshape global economic policy, with trade tariffs, tax cuts, and a stronger dollar impacting inflation and interest rates. While the Fed may hold or tighten rates, the ECB is expected to cut further as eurozone growth remains weak. ADVERTISEMENT Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States …

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The Big Question: Can disclosing emissions really boost your business?

The Big Question: Can disclosing emissions really boost your business?

Some of the world’s biggest companies are reducing their emissions at a faster-than-expected pace, in some cases the equivalent of what an entire country can produce in a year. But what does the effort yield to their investors? ADVERTISEMENT Managing the environmental impact of businesses across the world could bring trillions to the global economy in business opportunities, Sherry Madera, …

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German ambassador warns Trump will test the US constitutional order

German ambassador warns Trump will test the US constitutional order

Ambassador Andreas Michaelis said in his confidential diplomatic report that the Trump agenda would rob the legislative branch, law enforcement and media of their independence. ADVERTISEMENT The German ambassador to Washington wrote in a report back to Berlin that he expects Donald Trump’s second presidency to largely undermine the system of democratic checks and balances in the United States, the …

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Video. Latest news bulletin | January 19th – Evening

Video. Latest news bulletin | January 19th – Evening

Updated: 19/01/2025 – 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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How AI, social media and social events will shape what we eat in 2025

How AI, social media and social events will shape what we eat in 2025

What new food trends, diets and cuisines will rise on social media and in the real world? How Important are in-person events, and what role will AI play in what We Eat? Food expert Francesca Della Penna peers into her crystal ball. ADVERTISEMENT Welcome to 2025, where the culinary world is cooking up excitement faster than a microwave on overdrive. …

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Five of the best! Our favourite music acts from ESNS in Groningen

Five of the best! Our favourite music acts from ESNS in Groningen

As ESNS draws to a close, here are five of the most exciting acts we found from the musical showcase festival. ADVERTISEMENT From psychedelic Japanese folk music to industrial post-rock techno, Expo music festival Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) has proven once again it’s a fertile spot for discovering exciting new music talent. As the latest edition draws to a close in …

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The Witcher and PC survival: The success of Polish gaming companies

The Witcher and PC survival: The success of Polish gaming companies

This article was originally published in Polish The coronavirus pandemic, although an economic disaster for most businesses, became a source of success for many Polish gaming companies. But how did they do it? ADVERTISEMENT The big shot in the popularity of video games in recent years has seen the Polish gaming scene start to triumph not only domestically, but also internationally. …

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EU assembles 100-strong observer mission for Kosovo elections

EU assembles 100-strong observer mission for Kosovo elections

NATO-led international peacekeepers known as KFOR said their 4,300-strong force will be assisted by more than 200 Italian troops during the election period. ADVERTISEMENT An election observation mission has been set up by the European Union to oversee parliamentary elections in Kosovo scheduled for 9 February. A team of 100 observers will monitor the elections, underlining “continuous EU support for …

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Trump arrives in Washington ahead of Monday’s inauguration

Trump arrives in Washington ahead of Monday's inauguration

Before the president-elect had arrived in the capital, groups of mostly female protesters began taking to the street to march for women’s rights which they believe are under threat from the incoming administration. ADVERTISEMENT US President-elect Donald Trump has arrived in Washington DC to celebrate with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration on Monday. Trump’s celebration …

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Which tech titans will be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Which tech titans will be attending Donald Trump's inauguration?

Tech leaders are shifting to Trump, but for some of them it comes after a rocky relationship during the president-elect’s previous administration. ADVERTISEMENT Tech titans, including the world’s three richest people, will be attending Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday as the 47th US president is given the keys to tech funding and regulation.  Here is a list of the tech …

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