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EU Israel-Palestine policy will remain contradictory

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EU

The lack of a clear strategy is systemic, arising from the lack of a functioning common EU foreign policy. Stuck in the parameters of the two-state solution and refusing to…

Cement sector decarbonisation will accelerate

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INTERNATIONAL

Cement production generates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions both from the use of large energy inputs, typically supplied by fossil fuels, and from the chemical processes inherent…

Concerns about harmful content on Twitter/X will rise

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INT

While other social media platforms are witnessing a similar increase in harmful content, that at Twitter/X has been the most dramatic, making it a particularly problematic but…

Exclusion will undermine Brazil’s carbon market plan

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BRAZIL

While this could help decarbonise the country’s industry and attract investments in offsetting projects, the exclusion of the agriculture and livestock sector from the…

Fast fashion industry growth diminishes ESG gains

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INT

Post-pandemic, UFF companies have further increased the speed of production and distribution cycles to achieve record sales, while the main fast fashion brands are trying to…

Gaza war and GenAI test anti-disinformation efforts

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INT

Experienced journalists have labelled this the worst disinformation event they have experienced. The spread of inaccurate information online has made monitoring the unfolding…

EU content moderation law faces enforcement challenges

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EU

X is suspected of breaching obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) to counter illegal content and disinformation. Other concerns include the suspected deceptive…

Digital euro will launch but perhaps later than 2027

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INT

The digital euro project is the most advanced central bank digital currency (CBDC) plan among Western economies. It promises enhanced strategic autonomy, faster payments and to…

Russian domestic supply of farm inputs will rise

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RUSSIA

Western sanctions exposed supply-chain vulnerabilities for farm machinery, high-yield seeds and pedigree livestock. Western governments have not attempted to maximise their…

China will step up attempts to bolster food security

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CHINA

The law would set out responsibilities to support agricultural production, protect farmland, improve storage and reduce waste. Maintaining domestic production of key staples is a…