Europe’s conservatives back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as Commission president – POLITICO
But her nomination as the EPP’s lead candidate was expected by all. One attendee, casually…
North Korean women are now the breadwinners – and shifting this deeply patriarchal society towards a matriarchy
High heels, lace and handbags. In recent decades, there’s been a huge shift in the…
Michel Barnier refuses to back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as EU Commission chief – POLITICO
The EU’s former Brexit negotiator described it as “inexplicable” and “incomprehensible” that von der Leyen…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares a new ‘growth’ script for his third budget
If Jim Chalmers were in television, he’d not just be the presenter and key producer…
Big banks vs little banks in the battle of who pays for failure – POLITICO
— Banks: who pays if smaller ones collapse? — Budget highs, lows, and no-gos. —City…
The news funding model is broken – but this would fix it
The announcement last week that Newshub would be shut down was not the “canary in…
Belgium only exists ‘thanks to Russia,’ Putin claims – POLITICO
When Belgium rose in revolution against the Kindgom of the Netherlands in pursuit of independence…
Oppenheimer? Barbie? Past Lives? An expert’s pick for the Oscars 2024 best picture winner
There are many factors that determine the Oscar winners and nominees each year. Seldom does…
Germany’s Ukraine policy is incoherent for a reason – POLITICO
“Europe clearly faces a moment when it will be necessary not to be cowards,” French…
Big businesses will this year have to report their environmental impacts – but this alone won’t drive change
This year, large businesses in Australia will likely have to begin reporting their environmental impacts,…