Their latest data shows that the outlook for international investment this year “is negative”, a sharp course correction from January, when “modest” growth seemed possible.
The reasons for this range from trade tensions and tariffs whose main effect has been a “dramatic increase in investor uncertainty”, said UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan.She said that investment in renewable energy, water and sanitation...
Brussels, 17 June 2025 — In a major development aimed at strengthening the integrity of Europe’s visa-free travel system, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to overhaul the rules governing the suspension of visa exemptions for third countries.
The reform, announced today, updates a mechanism in place since 2013 that allows the EU to temporarily suspend visa-free access when certain conditions are met. The updated framework is designed to respond more effectively to emerging threats, including abuse of the system, hybrid threats, and breaches of international norms.
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Basel, Switzerland — The stage is set for Saturday’s grand finale of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. After two nights of glitter, drama, and high-octane performances, 26 countries have qualified to compete for Europe’s most coveted pop crown in Basel — a city historically neutral in politics but anything...
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