Justin Trudeau and Boris Johnson joke about going shirtless to use “our pecs” to intimidate Putin
During the G7 meeting in the Bavarian Alps in Germany, Boris Johnson and Justin Trudeau joked about intimidating Putin by taking their clothes off and showing “them our pecs”.
Europe
Europe told to prepare for Russia to cut all gas exports “immediately” by the International Energy Agency
The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the region must prepare immediately for all gas exports to be cut from Russia this winter.
energy
Germany set to oppose labeling nuclear energy as a climate-friendly investment in the EU
The European Union’s largest economy is set to oppose the EU plan to include nuclear energy as a sustainable investment for labeling green investments.
inflation
Putin says Western sanctions are hurting the West more than Russia
On Thursday, May 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his televised remarks that the sanctions western countries placed on Russia are actually hurting western countries more than Russia.
Europe
EU energy ministers hold energy crisis talks amid Russia cutting supply to some EU countries
On Monday, May 2, 2022, energy ministers from countries within the European Union held emergency energy talks amid Russia’s demand that buyers must pay for energy supplies in roubles or the gas supply will be shut off.
Europe
Germany green lights possible embargo on Russian oil, looking for alternative energy supplies
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that German officials are ready to lift their opposition to an embargo on Russian oil.
france
Le Pen promises to rehire 15,000 fired unvaccinated healthcare workers and to compensate them for being unjustly fired
French election candidate Marine Le Pen reiterated her promise to rehire 15,000 fired healthcare workers as the second round of the French election is set for April 24th.
china
China votes against suspending Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over situation in Ukraine
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, the UN General Assembly voted to suspend Russia’s membership in the UN Human Rights Council over “gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights” and “violations of international humanitarian law”.
france
Polling shows Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron head-to-head in coming France election
New polling suggests the gap is smaller than ever in the upcoming French election.
carbon tax
EU agrees on new carbon import tariff rules for imported cement, electricity, fertilisers, aluminum, iron and steel
The European Union finance ministers on Tuesday, March 15, say they have reached an agreement for new rules on carbon tariffs for key imports.
