Author: Euronews

Renewable energy, electric cars, and artificial intelligence (AI) are bolstering the demand outlook for copper, leading to a surge in the price of the industrial metal towards a new record high. ADVERTISEMENTCopper prices have been soaring since the beginning of this year, rising by 29% year-to-date. Copper futures at COMEX traded at $5 per pound as of 15 May, marking the highest level since March 2022 when the base metal’s price reached an all-time high.BHP’s takeover offer to Anglo American has brought attention to the prosperous copper mine sector. The transition towards green energy, the rise of electric cars, and…

In this edition, we zoom in on the spike in violent attacks against politicians and check what topics will get Europeans out voting this June. ADVERTISEMENTThis week, we are joined by Els Bruggeman, Head of Policy at Euroconsumers, Roderick Kefferpütz, director of the Heinrich Böll Stiftung and Ailbhe Finn, Executive Director of European Liberal Forum. With one month to the European Parliament elections, the panel touch on topics they think could bring people to the polls. “By far our number 1 is cost of living and inflation, but also energy prices, the wars, climate change”, Els Bruggeman said adding that the relationship with Brussels and…

Online gambling in the UK has risen significantly during and post-pandemic, as tax-free winnings, affordability and convenience all contribute to a surge in gambling across the UK. ADVERTISEMENTThe UK has bagged second spot in the top online gambling nations list in 2024, with a projected revenue of about £11.01 billion (€12.80 billion), according to Statista data about gambling revenue, compiled by the Japanese online casino guide for 61 countries.This is just behind the US, which is expected to see about £18.41 billion in revenue this year. Australia took the third spot, with a projected revenue of £8.11 billion.27.9% of UK…

Only 69% of Romanians between 20 and 64 are employed, meaning that almost a third of the population struggles with finding work. ADVERTISEMENTRomania’s national trade union has protested outside the parliament building Monday to demand lower taxation on wages.Around 3,000 union members took part, angry at what they call a hostile labour market and accusing the political elite of prioritising capital.That has led some five million Romanians to emigrate in search of better salaries abroad.”We are overwhelmed by taxes and fees, they must be lowered,” said one protester, “especially taxes for work; that way we would be able to raise…

“You should feel legitimate to have the ambition to become CEO, ministers, leaders of tomorrow.” Source link

It is possible to cooperate with “some” far-right personalities, says Charles Michel, the president of the European Council. Source link

The largest-ever expansion of the EU in 2004 saw 10 mainly eastern and central European countries fulfill long-held ambitions of joining the bloc. Many were emerging from decades of communist rule and had hopes that home-grown businesses would flourish in an environment of free enterprise. Source link

The pathway to a prosperous, resilient, dynamic, innovative and democratic European economy lies in pursuing economic balance and diversity rather than monopoly, Max Bank and Olivier Hoedeman write. Source link

US video game shop GameStop’s share price more than doubled as the result of a a ‘meme rally’. But what is it and how can it move millions of dollars? Source link

Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled plans to set up a European Democracy Shield to protect the EU from malign foreign interference if she secures a second term at the helm of the Commission. ADVERTISEMENTIt comes as the bloc braces itself for a potential wave of disinformation in the run up to June’s European elections, and amid fears it is profoundly unprepared to tackle new forms of hybrid warfare.In a speech delivered at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday morning, von der Leyen said she was “concerned” about the rise of disinformation and foreign interference in Europe, warning that the…