UK Survey Reveals Economic Downsides of Brexit
A recent Opinium and 'Observer' survey involving 2,132 people indicates that UK citizens believe Brexit has harmed their economy.
December 31, 2023Section
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Europe is where the old industrial order is being reordered – by an energy shock, a two-speed split between a sunlit south and an open north, trade friction and a shifting security map from Ukraine to the UK. The Rio Times covers Europe for the emerging-market reader: the economies, markets, energy transition, trade and politics that move global capital and set the terms Latin America trades on. This hub gathers our daily Europe coverage and links it to the wider Global South story.
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Spain’s Strategic Economic Leadership Changes
Spain has revamped its economic leadership with Carlos Cuerpo assuming the role of Minister of Economy, succeeding Nadia Calviño.
December 29, 2023
Portugal’s Strategic Move in TAP Airline Privatization
The Portuguese government, signaling a major shift, announced plans to privatize over 51% of TAP Air Portugal.
December 28, 2023
Ukraine Boosts Defense with Homemade Drones
In August 2023, Ukraine significantly increased its production of long-range kamikaze drones, indicating a major shift in defense strategy.
December 28, 2023
Green Milestone: Europe Approves World’s Largest Wind Farm
In the latest green energy news, Ørsted, a Danish energy company, is advancing its ambitious Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm...
December 21, 2023
A New Era for EU Migration and Asylum
The European Union finalized a significant agreement on migration and asylum, implementing stricter asylum procedures at its borders.
December 20, 2023
Spain Invests in Telefónica to Counter Saudi Influence
The Spanish government plans to invest up to $2.2 billion in Telefónica to safeguard a vital national asset against Saudi...
December 20, 2023
Putin Pledges Russian Sovereignty in 2024 Election Campaign
In his campaign speech for the 2024 elections, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia's future as a sovereign nation.
December 18, 2023
Portugal’s Real Estate Challenge in a European Context
Portugal's strategy to attract foreign investment inadvertently led to a housing crisis, spiking Lisbon's real estate prices to a record.
December 17, 2023