High energy prices and green transition threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs in Europe
Countries of the European Union risk facing massive job losses in the coming years. The main reasons are high energy prices, accelerated industrial restructuring, and the pressure of the “green transition” on traditional economic sectors. This is stated in a new report by the European Commission. According to the document,…
MI5 warns Britons of the threat of recruitment by Chinese spies on LinkedIn
The UK Security Service (MI5) has issued a warning about the growing threat posed by Chinese intelligence operatives who are using popular job search platforms to recruit British civil servants and military personnel. According to UK intelligence, Chinese spies are particularly active on LinkedIn, as well as on Indeed and…
Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for the first time in history
For the first time in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany, the country has failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The announcement came following a secret ballot held by the UN General Assembly on June 3. Germany, Austria, and Portugal were competing…
EU Commission urged to halt issuance of visas to Russian citizens
A group of 11 European countries has officially appealed to the European Commission demanding an immediate cessation of Schengen visa issuance to Russian citizens. This was reported by sources within EU diplomatic circles. In their joint appeal, the countries insist on a complete suspension of tourist and other short-term visas…
China owns more than 11,000 patents developed in Germany
China has acquired ownership rights to more than 11,300 patents for inventions created in Germany over the past two decades. This is according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW), commissioned by the Bertelsmann Foundation. According to the report, nearly one in three inventions developed in Germany now…