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Prosecutors say the verdict against Shell is unique and far-reaching

Prosecutors say the verdict against Shell is unique and far-reaching

Other lawyers agree that the consequences of the ruling are far-reaching. “Surprise and courage,” says Elbert de Jong, a private law professor at the University of Utrecht. “Legally, this is a unique case, especially since it’s not yet crystallized how to weigh certain things. As a judge, you may have said: this is a company, rather than a government, period.” …

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‘The next deal on monetary power on this planet: Summer 2022’ – Policy

'The next deal on monetary power on this planet: Summer 2022' - Policy

The redistribution of the basic basket for special drawing rights will be postponed to next year. ‘The important question is how much the share of the Chinese currency will rise in the basket and which currency will be paid for it,’ says Professor Herman Matizs (Eugent and VUP). Special drawing rights (SDR) or special drawing rights are a type of …

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Nissan and Renault are intensifying cooperation in the development of electric cars

Nissan and Renault are intensifying cooperation in the development of electric cars

Nissan and Renault are intensifying cooperation in the development of electric cars Nissan and Renault work closely together on the production of batteries, essential components and electronic architecture for electric cars. In doing so, they hope to give a new impetus to the sick coalition after the departure of Carlos Goshen. Root base Send email 25 May 2021 14:20 Nissan …

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‘Republican Acquired by Big Lay Group’

'Republican Acquired by Big Lay Group'

I remember Donald Trump’s telephone conversation with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger. In it, Trump pressured his Republican member to find ‘votes’. This is a completely absurd phone call because it shows that he really believed that Trump had won the election – although the evidence for that has not yet seen the light of day. I wrote an …

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Singapore tops Elite Quality Index 2021

Singapore tops Elite Quality Index 2021

St. Galens International University of Political Economics Rating provides insights into national elite organizations and builds their expected value in the post-COVID world. Singapore, May 24, 2021 (Monday) – From Elite Quality Schedule 2021 (EQx2021) Global elites seek to measure the way in which their communities contribute to development. It specifically measures the economic and political power of the elite …

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The United States is lifting sanctions against the company behind Nord Stream 2

US drops sanctions on company behind Nord Stream 2

The United States is avoiding imposing sanctions on the company behind Nord Stream 2, via a gas pipeline running from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea. Washington strongly opposes the plan, but Secretary of State Blinken says sanctions are not in the best interests of the United States. He points out the importance of good relations with Germany and …

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Africa’s economic recovery is crucial to global development

Africa's economic recovery is crucial to global development

If the key engine of future economic growth – Africa – is not recovered, we will not be able to experience a full global economic recovery. With this in mind, French President Emmanuel Macron held a summit in Paris on Tuesday on funding for African economies. The summit was attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, along with representatives from 28 countries, …

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FBI: 400 companies attacked by Conti ransomware

The FBI says a group of criminals behind the Conti ransomware have attacked more than 400 organizations worldwide, 290 of which are in the United States. This includes health facilities, communities and the police force. HSE, Ireland’s national healthcare provider, was recently infected with the Conti ransomware, which affected patient services. The group is demanding up to 25 million euros …

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From Europe to the United States: How quickly economies recover

From Europe to the United States: How quickly economies recover

In these European countries, unemployment was partially curtailed due to wage support for companies, but the exact terms of that wage support vary from country to country. “In the Netherlands, employees who are paid through wage support receive their full salary,” says Wizefelors. “A Spaniard only gets 70 percent, which makes a difference in recovering the economy because these Spaniards …

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FD: Hawaii confirms ban on cooperation with key parts of the 5G network

FD: Hawaii confirms ban on cooperation with key parts of the 5G network

Hawaii is no longer allowed to cooperate with the Netherlands in the most important areas of the new 5G telecommunications network. This is clear from the answers of the Chinese company F.D.. A Hawaii spokesperson is not available for NOS. Hawaii sees secret services in Western countries as an extension of the Chinese government. They fear the company will spy …

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