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Euroviews. An innovation fund could be the best way to cut maritime carbon emissions ǀ View
At the International Chamber of Shipping, we recognise that we have to act, and that’s why, in December, we took steps to play our part in addressing the climate crisis. We submitted a proposal for a research and development (R&D) fund, the likes of which have never been seen before.
Israel
Euroviews. Palestinians need business and opportunity more than a flawed Middle East peace plan ǀ View
Rather than a top-down solution crafted in Washington DC (a strategy that has failed for three decades), the world should focus on “quick wins” to reinvigorate the Palestinian economy and increase startup programmes, business ties and social integration between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Euroviews. The Kremlin is trying to force Twitter and Facebook to store data locally. It’s not alone ǀ View
Required storage of data in a certain location might seem like the anti-internet openness pipe dream of an authoritarian government. But, that could not be further from the truth, with governments from New Delhi to Washington also implementing or considering rules that mandate local storage of data.
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Euroviews. Human rights are at stake in Europe’s fight against nativist populism going mainstream ǀ View
Over the last decade, nativist populists across the European Union have grabbed the headlines. But the cost of that political attention has been less focus paid to how their ideas have entered the mainstream.
USA
Euroviews. Primary voters know Bernie Sanders can beat Trump with his vision for America ǀ View
With the slogan “Not me. Us,” Sanders acknowledges he’s part of something larger than himself: A movement for social justice and economic democracy to counter the threat of right-wing authoritarianism.
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Euroviews. Our disposable culture must end. We need the ‘right to repair’ not recycle our smartphones ǀ View
The Green Deal has paved the way for a sustainable product policy. Now legislators must seize this opportunity to ensure all smartphones sold in the EU are designed to be repaired and last longer.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. The refusal of Zamira Hajiyeva’s appeal is not the victory the NCA think it is ǀ View
Enthusiasts for the UK’s still relatively new system of Unexplained Wealth Orders are cheering the recent victory of the NCA against Zamira Hajiyeva in the Court of Appeal. There are, however, at least two reasons why the rest of us should be more circumspect about cheering this particular result.
Korea
Euroviews. Oscar-winning film Parasite has exposed the parasitic lives we all live under capitalism ǀ View
As long as we live within the framework of capitalism, where private ownership of property is allowed, we are not all free from the parasitic survival instinct in such an institutional framework. That’s why we can’t just blame such behaviours on the two families in the movie.
France
Euroviews. The Airbus DPA has set another precedent for global corruption cases and settlements ǀ View
Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) – a means by which corporates can seek to avoid prosecution by cooperating with authorities to expose and remedy criminal wrongdoing – are proving to be increasingly valuable.
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Euroviews. Faced with the worsening climate crisis, agriculture investment is more important than ever ǀ View
As CTA enters the final year of its mandate, food systems and agriculture are once again under the spotlight as the climate emergency becomes increasingly urgent. At the same time, we begin the 10-year countdown to the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
USA
Euroviews. The Senate finally found its spine when it came to limiting Trump's war powers ǀ View
Thursday's vote to require the president to consult with Congress before further engaging in military actions against Iran was a welcome first step in the legislative branch's acceptance of its constitutional responsibilities.
Turkey
Euroviews. The “Buyukada 10” are falsely accused on terror charges. Justice in Turkey must prevail ǀ View
This week, I will be in Istanbul for the verdict in the case of Taner and the “Buyukada 10.” If found guilty of “membership of a terrorist organisation,” they could face up to 15 years behind bars.
Myanmar
Euroviews. Justice will be a long time coming for the Rohingya. But the latest ICJ ruling is a start ǀ View
While it is easy to be cynical about what the precedent-setting ICJ ruling will actually accomplish in practice, the ICJ court order reinforces the universality of human rights and the rule of law. International justice is a long game - and one that is just getting started in Myanmar.
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Euroviews. The broken airline delay compensation scheme needs fixing to benefit airlines and passengers ǀ View
The EU passenger compensation scheme is broken. The mechanics of the program are not working today for airlines or passengers. That is because there is no uniform arbiter for when passengers are due compensation, and no streamlined process for either passengers or airlines to settle up.
USA
Euroviews. The White House's never-Trumper problem is much bigger than Mitt Romney ǀ View
Few observers are surprised by Trump's fury at those who participated in the effort to oust him from office. Most, however, have failed to notice one of the biggest ironies of the Trump administration: It has repeatedly endorsed, hired and elevated critics and opponents.