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The new tax changes, set to take effect in April 2026, will impose a 20 percent inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million. The British Treasury has maintained that fewer than 500 farms will be impacted each year and highlighted that the tax rate is half of what others pay in inheritance taxes. However,…

As global economic dynamics shift in the 21st century, the partnership between the European Union (EU) and India is gaining increasing significance. With the EU being one of the largest economies in the world and India emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets, the two entities are poised to deepen their economic ties, expand trade…

Brussels – The European Commission has urged Slovenia and 12 other EU member states to promptly submit their final updated national energy and climate plans (NECP). These countries missed the end of June deadline and received a reminder on Thursday for breaching European legislation, as reported from Brussels. In Slovenia, the draft updated NECP, which…

Activists Criticize Hydrogen Week for Alleged 'Greenwashing' and Colonialism In an interview with POLITICO, Chrissie Rose, a member of the Action Organising Coalition that spearheaded recent protests, accused Hydrogen Week of serving as “another attempt to greenwash the image of European oil and gas companies, who rely on exploitative practices, imperialist violence, and colonial control…

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stressed the need for a unified and coordinated approach among allies, emphasizing that recent diplomatic efforts lacked coordination. “We need to act unified, we need to coordinate. This call was not coordinated between allies, even though we received a very detailed briefing afterward,” Tsahkna pointed out. During a recent phone…

In recent years, India has emerged as a significant player on the global economic stage, driven by a combination of robust economic policies, demographic advantages, technological innovation, and a rapidly expanding consumer base. As of 2024, economists and market analysts predict that India is on track to become one of the world’s leading economies, potentially…

Bratislava – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) has voiced his opposition to U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision allowing the use of long-range American missiles against targets within Russia. He has instructed both the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Juraj Blanár, and the Minister of Defense, Robert Kaliňák (both from Smer-SD), to refrain…

Countries across Northern Europe are boosting collective preparedness and emergency response efforts amid rising concerns over potential threats from Russia. Recent publications aim to inform and mobilize citizens, urging them to contribute to national resilience. In Sweden, a newly released pamphlet provides practical guidance on how citizens can enhance their preparedness. It encourages people to…

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will this week address MEPs from Ukraine in a special plenary session of the EU Parliament. The event marks 1,000 days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This comes after it was revealed over the weekend that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range U.S. missiles. Parliament’s President…

Skopje – Afrim Gashi, the President of the Assembly of North Macedonia, is set to undertake a working visit to the European Parliament in Brussels today. His agenda includes a meeting with Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament. As reported by the Assembly’s press service, Gashi will also engage in discussions with Thomas…