Europe’s youth engage with Commissioner Hoekstra on the future of climate action

The youth of today will experience the effects of climate change more profoundly and for longer than any other age group. It’s for this reason that young people around the world have long been calling for stronger, more decisive action to tackle the crisis, and continue to do ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP30) […]

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EASA improves ReFuelEU Aviation reporting process in updated Sustainability Portal

The EASA Sustainability Portal is a digital platform designed to streamline and simplify reporting for the ReFuelEU Aviation and the Flight Emissions Label. It provides a centralised, secure, and user-friendly environment that enhances collaboration through automated data validation and structured collaboration. The Portal was recently improved in look and functionalities to best meet the need […]

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EU Ministers Agree to 90% Emissions Reduction Target by 2040, With Flexibility Clauses

Summary: After marathon negotiations in Brussels, EU environment ministers have agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The deal, reached just ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, cements the bloc’s long-term climate trajectory but includes concessions allowing limited use of carbon offsets and delayed implementation of […]

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Ireland President Elect Catherine Connolly Welcomed by President Higgins Ahead of Historic Inauguration

Summary: Outgoing President Michael D. Higgins today received President-elect Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, just days before her inauguration as the tenth President of Ireland. The meeting marked a symbolic handover of office as Higgins prepares to conclude his second term. A Formal Yet Warm Encounter President Higgins, accompanied by his wife Sabina Higgins, […]

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Ireland Publishes Biomethane Sustainability Charter to Drive Green Energy Transition

Summary: Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Martin Heydon have unveiled the Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter, a cornerstone of Ireland’s National Biomethane Strategy. The Charter sets out best practice standards to ensure the country’s emerging biomethane sector develops sustainably, with a target of producing 5.7 terawatt hours (TWh) annually by 2030—equivalent to 10% of Ireland’s current gas […]

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Global Press Watchdog Presses India to Protect Journalist Targeted with Death Threats

Summary: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Indian authorities to provide immediate safety measures for investigative journalist and Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub, after she and her father received violent threats from an unidentified caller. The case has reignited concerns over the safety of journalists in India, where press freedom has come […]

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Rights Groups Urge Probe After Moldovan Journalist Receives Online Death Threats

Summary: Press freedom advocates have called on Moldovan authorities to launch a swift investigation after prominent investigative journalist Mariana Rață received violent online threats following an interview with a populist political leader. The case has sparked renewed concerns over the safety of journalists and the climate for free expression in Moldova. The Threats On October […]

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Tánaiste Simon Harris Reaffirms Support for Murdered McAreavey Family in Pursuit of Justice

Summary: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris T.D., has pledged renewed efforts to assist the family of Michaela McAreavey, who was murdered in Mauritius in 2011. With the 15th anniversary of her death approaching, Harris confirmed that Ireland will intensify diplomatic engagement with Mauritian authorities and seek broader international support to ensure justice […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 2025

Summary: Across Africa, markets are showing resilience with IPOs and falling inflation, while energy transition projects gain momentum. Geopolitical tensions remain acute in Sudan, and human rights concerns are rising in Tanzania. Meanwhile, Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to attract investment and scale rapidly. Business & Macro Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Tech & Deals […]

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