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1 – 10 of 46Although raising fuel efficiency standards as a means of reducing emissions has been a high-profile issue for the government, last-minute concessions to the automotive sector will…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286708
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The primary surplus (0.6% of GDP) was driven by a 35% real fall in primary spending, which offset a recession-induced 4.5% drop in revenues. Month-on-month inflation has also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286714
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The vote was lost following Germany’s decision to oppose the directive, which encouraged others to abstain. There are only a few weeks left for the Council to vote again on the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285590
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The poorly publicised law provides for an entirely new visa system, focused on streamlining guest-worker and skilled worker permits from third countries. It addresses an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285183
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This highlights government sensitivity to sectoral concerns about climate change regulation and reflects President Emmanuel Macron’s broader strategy of seeking incentives rather…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283896
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The Hungarian government is pursuing foreign direct investment (FDI) to cover some of the gaps created by the freezing of EU aid on rule-of-law grounds. Asian investors are being…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280063
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The plan includes investment in the skills needed for the transition from heavy industry to a greener, smarter and more electric future. Those skills are in short supply thanks to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282403
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EU/US: Deal on critical minerals is in sight
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES278406
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Truss adopted a hard-line stance on the protocol in her bid to win the race to become new Conservative Party leader and prime minister. Despite focusing on other issues when she…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272628
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The policy involves restricting exports of certain raw materials in an attempt to encourage greater value-added processing domestically. The government banned exports of nickel…