When we think of carbon emissions, images of gas-guzzling SUVs and airliners tend to pop into our minds. But four in every 10 tons of carbon dioxide that we put into the atmosphere actually comes from buildings. A company whose products lead the world in cutting emissions from buildings at a […]
Ireland
Ireland takes over the eurozone a decade after the crisis
The influence of the Eurogroup president has waned under the last two incumbents, especially compared to during the financial crisis. The role now is more about building consensus in a group that has become notorious for being constantly divided. As Brussels veteran Andrew Duff of the European Policy Centre think tank puts […]
Spanish finance minister hits out after Ireland wins another top job
Mr Donohue has strongly criticised deficits and increases in government spending. He also opposes a potential EU digital sales tax on tech titans such as Amaon, which Ms Calvino vocally supported. Ireland hosts the European operations for some of Silicon Valley’s biggest players due to its low taxes. Mr Donohue […]