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Poland is facing criticism after announcing plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum at its border with Belarus. Prime Minister Donald Tusk cites concerns over a potential "hot border and migration crisis" orchestrated by Belarus and Russia as the reason. The strategy, titled "Regaining Control, Ensuring Security," aims to manage migration more strictly, despite opposition from coalition partners and human rights groups. Critics argue the move could undermine European unity and violate..

The French government has introduced a stringent budget plan for 2025, targeting a deficit reduction through significant public spending cuts and tax hikes. Aiming to save 60 billion euros, the plan includes 2,200 job cuts predominantly in education and substantial reductions in the Ministry of Sports, justified by the end of the Olympic Games. In a bid to mitigate the financial crunch, the plan proposes "exceptional and temporary" tax increases on the wealthy and large corporations. Furtherm..

Ratan Tata, the iconic leader of the Tata Group, has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the Indian business landscape. Born in 1937, Tata led the conglomerate from 1991 to 2012, expanding it into a global powerhouse with significant acquisitions such as Tetley, Corus, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Under his stewardship, the Tata Group became a symbol of India's industrial prowess, with profits growing 50-fold and a substantial portion of revenue generated from int..

The European automotive industry faces significant challenges as it navigates a crisis driven by increased competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and a shifting regulatory landscape. EU officials and industry leaders are debating the 2035 zero-emission target, with some defending the necessity of this ambitious goal and others criticizing the heavy focus on EVs. There is growing concern over the industry's ability to compete with China, which boasts technological advantages..

Epic Games has initiated a lawsuit against Google and Samsung, alleging that their practices hinder the download of Fortnite and other third-party apps. The company previously achieved a significant victory against Google in an antitrust case, demonstrating the latter's illegal monopoly over app distribution and in-app billing on Android devices. Epic now claims that Samsung's Auto Blocker feature unfairly favors Google’s Play Store and Galaxy Store, effectively limiting consumer choice. CEO Tim..

Deutsche Bahn's plan to sell its logistics subsidiary Schenker to Danish competitor DSV has met with significant resistance from major unions. The railway and transport union EVG and the German Locomotive Drivers' Union GDL are vocal in their opposition, fearing job cuts and loss of national economic value. Schenker, which generated a €520 million profit in the first half of 2023, has been instrumental in helping Deutsche Bahn recover from the financial strains of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sa..

Bettina Orlopp, the newly appointed CEO of Commerzbank, finds herself at the center of a potential takeover by UniCredit, led by CEO Andrea Orcel. This proposal has sparked significant controversy among German politicians, the management, workforce, and the federal government. They fear the acquisition might lead to substantial job cuts and question the success of such hostile takeovers. Jens Weidmann, the chairman of Commerzbank’s supervisory board, plays a crucial role in these discussions...

The recent storm in Central Europe, named Boris, has highlighted the devastating effects of climate change. The unprecedented rainfall, leading to severe flooding in Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, and Romania, has caused significant damage and loss of life. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) initiative attributes the intensity of this storm to human-induced climate change, which has increased the frequency and severity of such extreme weather events. Scientists warn that without immediate a..

Authorities are deepening their investigation into the origins of the pagers that exploded in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties. Taiwanese prosecutors questioned executives from Gold Apollo, including CEO Hsu Ching-kuang, to ascertain their involvement. The scrutiny follows reports suggesting that Israel may have tampered with the devices before their shipment to Lebanon. The pagers, used by Hezbollah for internal communication, were allegedly manufactured by BAC Consulting in Hunga..

Europe is currently facing severe challenges due to extreme weather conditions, with devastating floods and wildfires affecting multiple countries. In Poland and Germany, heavy flooding has raised the Elbe River to six meters above normal levels, leading to the collapse of the Carola Bridge. The flooding has resulted in the deployment of 14,000 soldiers in Poland and the securing of 2 billion zlotys ($521 million) for relief efforts. The death toll in Poland has reached five, with Austria expa..

Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was briefly detained at Krakow airport in Poland. The incident, sparked by an airline employee's perception that Usyk and his trainer were not fit to fly, drew sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who expressed disappointment over the treatment of the national hero. Usyk, who was preparing for a rematch against Tyson Fury in December, attributed the situation to a misunderstanding and praised the police for their handling of the..

The port of Zeebrugge in Belgium currently faces a significant backlog of Chinese electric vehicles due to a combination of oversupply and high tariffs imposed by the European Union. Anne Degrauw oversees the processing center, which has seen an influx of vehicles, with reports indicating that up to three million cars are handled annually. Despite advancements in technology, the demand in Europe remains weak, resulting in many vehicles remaining unsold. François Simonart, a sales manager at I..

Harland & Wolff, the renowned shipyard that built the Titanic, faces insolvency once again, marking its second financial crisis in five years. The parent company, H&W Group Holdings PLC, has been unable to secure sufficient funding, leading to its recent bankruptcy filing. This situation directly impacts 50 to 60 employees, although the operations at its four shipyards in Northern Ireland and Great Britain will continue. The company, which has a rich history spanning 163 years, is now under the..