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China to address rare-earth element grievance at WTO
http://www.euronews.com/ A disagreement over unusual steels which has actually been constructing for years has actually come to a head: China has actually been tested for limiting its exports. The United States, EU and Japan have actually terminated off an official grievance with the World Trade Organisation (WTO). As in Brussels and Tokyo, the White House claimed Beijing needs to play reasonable.
Head of state Obama claimed: “American suppliers require to have accessibility to unusual planet product which China materials. Currently, if China would merely allow the marketplace deal with its very own, we would certainly have no argument. Their plans presently are protecting against that from occurring, and they go versus the actual guidelines that China concurred to adhere to.”
The unusual earths situation is the very first to be collectively submitted by the European Union, the United States and Japan. Uncommon planets are critical for the support, electronic devices and renewable-energy sectors.
Beijing established an export allocation of 30,258 tonnes in 2011, yet it delivered just 16,861 tonnes in 2015, main information programs. Export rates over the previous 2 years have actually quadrupled, urging purchasers to change procedures to China
Beijing stated the grievance was unreasonable which it would certainly safeguard itself in the WTO, mentioning ecological and supply control troubles.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated: “Exploiting unusual earths results the atmosphere. China is applying some administration plans regulating the atmosphere and sources, dealing with lasting growth. Our team believe these plans remain in line with WTO policies.”
Refining uncommon planets calls for huge quantities of acid. It additionally generates low-level contaminated waste. Drawing out right stuff is hazardous for the land, for water products and for individuals.
Uncommon planet steels are usually distributed. China has them in financially exploitable and focused kinds, for that reason appreciating a syndicate placement. The steels enter into hi-tech magnets, lasers, batteries, phones, x-ray makers, light bulbs and artilleries.
Various other nations shut their very own refineries over problem for air pollution, along with uncommon planets mines when China undercut globe rates in the 1990s, partially many thanks to affordable work and looser criteria.
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http://www.euronews.com/ A conflict over unusual steels which has actually been constructing for years has actually come to a head: China has actually been tested for limiting its exports. Head of state Obama claimed: “American producers require to have accessibility to uncommon planet product which China products. A Chinese Foreign Ministry representative stated: “Exploiting unusual earths impacts the atmosphere. Refining unusual planets calls for huge quantities of acid. Unusual planet steels are normally spread.
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8 Elections in 4 Years: What’s Going on in Bulgaria?
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Bulgaria has been in the midst of a political crisis since 2021, and last weekend, the country went to the polls for the 7th time in three years. In this video, we’re taking a look at the results, and whether the crisis could be resolved this time around.
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Sources:
Bulgaria corruption:
https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2023
https://www.statista.com/statistics/873736/corruption-perception-index-european-union/
Bulgaria political crisis and elections:
https://www.politico.eu/article/ivan-geshev-bulgaria-chief-prosecutor-fired-judicial-authority/
https://www.ft.com/content/298fb6e6-40bc-4769-b04b-88dbff3971f4
https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/publikacje/osw-commentary/2024-06-03/a-country-interim-governments-political-crisis-bulgaria-and
https://ecpr.eu/Events/Event/PaperDetails/77540
https://balkaninsight.com/2024/03/25/election-weary-bulgaria-faces-polls-as-coalition-collapses/
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/bulgaria-hold-another-snap-parliamentary-election-oct-27-says-president-2024-08-26/
https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/commissioner-warns-bulgaria-could-lose-recovery-plan-funds/
Latest election:
https://www.novinite.com/articles/229070/Coalition+Conundrum%3A+Bulgaria%27s+Political+Parties+Face+Difficult+Negotiations
https://www.ft.com/content/b2b29bd4-947e-4edd-8238-c3489bacec3b
00:00 – Introduction
00:43 – How the Crisis Started
01:59 – Election After Election After Election
04:59 – Recent Election Results
05:53 – What Now?
08:17 – Sponsored Content
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Why Ireland Has Too Much Money (and doesn’t know how to spend it)
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In this video, we’re going to explain Ireland’s turn of fortune, and why the government is actually struggling to spend its newfound fiscal space.
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Ireland vs EU budget surplus
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-01/ireland-flush-with-cash-plans-giveaway-budget-before-election
Background on Ireland’s economy
Sweeney, P. The Celtic Tiger: Ireland’s Continuing Economic Miracle. (Oak Tree Press, Dublin, Second edition, 1999)
Ireland’s corporation tax intake
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-01/ireland-flush-with-cash-plans-giveaway-budget-before-election
Ireland’s corporation tax intake of entire intake
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c512zl7jj04o
Ireland’s third budget surplus
https://www.ft.com/content/bda76023-5cc2-404a-8ad0-c9cba8af4f88
New fiscal rule limiting government spending https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/09/05/ireland-is-running-a-budget-surplus-why-has-it-been-warned-to-stop-spending
Ireland’s changing public sector investment
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Level-of-public-investment-in-EU-Member-States-before-and-after-the-crisis-average-per_fig5_323525017
Ireland’s public investment data
https://www.itf-oecd.org/infrastructure-investment-data-reveal-contrasts-between-countries
Ireland’s public investment data
https://www.ft.com/content/57aaa383-34a0-49cf-ae89-1eee55912522
Ireland’s housing crisis
https://www.ft.com/content/0af7eb4b-9c87-463c-ad02-02ec6d708c9e
Ireland’s new wealth fund
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67058310
Ireland inflation
https://tradingeconomics.com/ireland/inflation-cpi
Corporate taxes have saving economy from deficits
https://www.ft.com/content/bda76023-5cc2-404a-8ad0-c9cba8af4f88
Ten companies accounting for over half of ireland’s tax recipets
https://www.thejournal.ie/why-is-irelands-corporate-tax-take-so-high-6243964-Dec2023/
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Is Euroscepticism Actually On the Rise?
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In this video, we’ll discuss the phenomenon of Euroscepticism; dig deeper into some current data; and ultimately try and answer whether it is actually on the rise.
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Further reading:
– https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3292
– https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3216
– https://www.britannica.com/topic/Euroskepticism
– https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07036337.2024.2329634#abstract
– https://www.statista.com/statistics/1360333/euroscepticism-european-union-public-image/
– https://veriangroup.com/hubfs/BE/Eurobarometer/Standard-101-Spring%202024.pdf
– https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10068/
– https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07036337.2024.2329634#abstract
– https://ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1475-6765.12587
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Why the EU Can’t Negotiate Trade Deals (at the moment)
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The European Union has one of the largest network of trade agreements in the world; but with Australia, South America, India, and Indonesia facing stumbling blocks, we’re taking a look at why the EU is so bad at making trade deals.
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1 – https://twitter.com/Trade_EU/status/1744984921427546603
2 – https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/making-trade-policy_en
3 – https://respect.eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/02/to_mix_or_not_to_mix.pdf
4 – https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-france-olaf-scholz-gabriel-attal-clash-mercosur-deal/
5 – https://www.consilium.europa.eu/fr/documents-publications/treaties-agreements/agreement/
6 – https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-trade-glory-days-over/
7 – https://carnegieendowment.org/europe/strategic-europe/2023/12/europes-trade-ambitions-hit-reality?lang=en
8 – https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/trade-policy/trade-agreements/
9 – https://cadmus.eui.eu/handle/1814/66882
10 – https://www.ft.com/content/cae11511-f279-4466-9267-d978dfde6f6a
11 – https://www.brusselsreport.eu/2024/03/22/assessing-ursula-von-der-leyens-track-record-on-trade/
12 – https://www.eiu.com/n/climate-ambitions-threaten-a-new-wave-of-trade-protectionism/
13 – https://www.politico.eu/article/the-eu-needs-get-its-trade-mojo-back-say-sweden-and-finland/
14 – https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/global-trade-has-nearly-flatlined-populism-taking-toll-growth
15 – https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-olaf-scholz-condemns-eu-trade-deals-policy-brussels/
16 – https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/europe-accelerates-its-free-trade-agenda
17 – https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-tries-to-grab-power-back-on-trade-deals/
00:00 – Introduction
00:42 – How Trade Deals Are Made
01:17 – Consensus is Difficult
03:31 – Non-trade Challenges
05:22 – Global Trends
06:53 – Sponsored Content
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Netherlands and Hungary Ditch the EU’s Migration Pact: What Next?
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With the rise of migration numbers, the EU is adopting a new migration and asylum pact. But, despite years of negotiations, some members states are still dissatisfied at the outcome. In this video, we’re taking a look at the pact, some of its shortcomings and whether it is indeed dead.
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1 – https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3292
2 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68779387
3 – https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/16/far-right-patriots-chief-declares-death-of-eu-migration-pact-as-groups-leaders-meet-in-bru
4 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og-SgW0V7cY
5 – https://www.cer.eu/insights/new-migration-and-asylum-pact-smoke-and-mirrors
6 – https://www.eunews.it/en/2024/09/30/immigration-in-eu-only-1-in-4-non-eu-nationals-returned-after-repatriation-order/
7 – https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/15/in-shift-to-the-right-von-der-leyen-endorses-return-hubs-for-rejected-asylum-seekers
8 – https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/polands-pis-wants-national-referendum-on-eu-migration-pact/
00:00 – Introduction
01:45 – What is the EU Migration and Asylum Pact?
04:29 – Shortcomings of the Pact
07:18 – Sponsored Content
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