In a significant development, the Polish Parliament voted in favour of a bill that will replace a contested disciplinary chamber for judges with a new body; the development clears the way for Poland to tap billions of euros from the… Read More ›
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Germany’s economic growth could fall to 1.4% in 2022: Labor Minister
In an interview with Bild am Sonntag, Germany’s Labour Minister Hubertus Heil said, Germany’s economic growth could fall to 1.4%-1.5% in 2022, down from 2.7% from the previous year. “We will still be growing,” said Heil. “But this all subject… Read More ›
Protection of environment becomes part of Italian constitution
In a significant development, the Italian parliament has approved a law making protection of the environment part of its Constitution. Politicians and activists have hailed the bill as a significant victory for the country’s future. The new law states the… Read More ›
Corporate taxes will be gradually raised to 23% in coming years: British Finance Minister
In a significant development, the Sunday Times reported, British finance minister in the upcoming budget in March, Rishi Sunak is likely to raise taxes on businesses to pay for the Government’s COVID-19 support schemes. During his March 3, 2020 speech,… Read More ›
U.S. sanctions coming over Hong Kong crackdown : Sources
According to three sources familiar with the matter at hand, Washington is preparing to impose sanctions on at least 12 Chinese officials over their alleged role in disqualifying elected legislators in Hong Kong. The move is likely to be formally… Read More ›
Clauses in UK’s Internal Market Bill breaks international law, only negotiating tactics: Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney
Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney stated, Britain’s plan to table a legislation aimed at breaking an earlier Brexit impasse is a “negotiating tactic” and EU negotiators should recognize it as that and not get distracted. Britain’s upper house of parliament… Read More ›
Canada ratifies USMCA trade deal
According to a top official from the Canadian government, the parliament has quickly ratified the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact even as it ramps up efforts to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. Canada was the last of the… Read More ›
British MPs could potentially be affected by future coronavirus advice: England’s Chief Medical Officer
On Thursday, England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty disclosed, British Members of Parliament (MPs) could potentially be affected by future advice from the government on China’s coronavirus. “Parliament will make its own decision about what it does overall, we may… Read More ›
China will maintain inflation target at around 3% in 2020
According to Chinese policy sources, Beijing plans on keeping its inflation target at 3% in 2020, in contrast to speculation that it might raise the bar to give room for extra economic stimulus. The inflation target, which will later this… Read More ›
Boris Johnson aims to block Brexit extension beyond 11 months as illegal
On Tuesday, British media including the Financial Times and The Times reported, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson aim to take bold legislative steps to prevent any extension of the Brexit transition period beyond 2020. Making an extension beyond 2020 illegal… Read More ›