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The Dutch government just made a major move toward digital independence by partnering with a European cloud provider for the first time. The deal gives ministries a new option beyond American tech giants and keeps sensitive data under European control.
A Danish shopping app saw 30,000 downloads in three days as Europeans sought alternatives to American products. The surge came after diplomatic tensions over Greenland sparked interest in supporting local businesses.
Mario Draghi, nicknamed "Super Mario" for rescuing Europe's currency during crisis, received the prestigious Charlemagne Prize in Germany. The award celebrates his leadership in keeping the eurozone together during its darkest economic hours.
The European Union is doubling down on its decision to move away from Russian oil and gas, even as energy prices climb. European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the bloc won't backtrack on sanctions for cheaper fuel.
While many companies fight unionization, Otis Worldwide's CEO credits her union workers with creating predictability and stronger safety standards. At a time when public approval of unions hits 68%, she's proving labor partnerships can be a competitive advantage.
A new poll across five major European countries reveals strong public support for ending fossil fuel dependence, with most citizens connecting clean energy to national security. The findings show electrification support crosses party lines, creating a rare opportunity for unified climate action.
Workers at Rockstar Games have formed the company's first labor union, representing employees across all five UK offices. The Rockstar Game Workers Union is fighting for better working conditions and defending 31 members who were fired last year.
The European Central Bank is letting citizens pick the next euro banknote designs for the first time. Voters can choose between celebrating cultural icons like Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci or showcasing Europe's native birds and rivers.
Major European companies and environmental groups just joined forces to protect a groundbreaking carbon pricing system. Their message to EU leaders: don't delay the climate progress businesses are already banking on.
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union of Ghana just won national recognition for championing labor rights and workplace harmony. With 95,000 members strong, this union is proving that fighting for fair treatment leads to real progress.
Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just voted 96% to approve their first union contract, marking a historic breakthrough for labor organizing in the American South. The four-year deal brings significant wage increases, lower healthcare costs, and stronger job protections to a region where unions have struggled for decades.
Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
The European Union's highest court struck down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation in what advocates are calling the bloc's largest human rights victory ever. Sixteen member states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament united to challenge the discriminatory law.
After months of diplomatic gridlock, European Union ambassadors found common ground to release a crucial €90 billion loan for Ukraine. The breakthrough ended a standoff that threatened European unity and demonstrates how persistence in diplomacy can overcome even stubborn obstacles.
Nearly 100 Kansas City families have joined together to demand safe housing conditions, tripling the size of a tenant union that won historic protections three years ago. The North Lawn Tenant Union is showing how organized communities can challenge powerful interests.
Olympic champion Léon Marchand claimed his first European swimming title in front of a roaring home crowd in Paris. Fellow French swimmer Mary-Ambre Moluh added another gold and set a new European record the same evening.
When union members saw 13-year-old cancer survivor Carter Boyle riding an old bicycle at a charity fundraiser, they took up a collection to surprise him with a brand new Trek road bike. The heartwarming gesture came just days after his birthday, bringing together family, union workers, and foundation staff to celebrate his strength.
A six-year-old trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Union has generated nearly $384 billion in commerce, accounting for 42% of all trade between the partners since 1995. European businesses are now more confident than ever in Vietnam's economic future.
The European Union just launched its first comprehensive anti-poverty strategy, aiming to eliminate poverty across the continent within 25 years. The plan targets 90 million Europeans currently facing poverty or social exclusion.
SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for nearly $80,000 in scholarships for Oregon students, including high schoolers, vocational learners, and adults returning to finish their degrees. The program reflects a teacher-founded credit union's 90-year commitment to education.
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