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The Right Livelihood Award has honoured this year four women and women-led organisations for confronting authoritarianism, patriarchal violence, and unregulated AI development. Among them are Jalila Haider from Pakistan and Timnit Gebru, an Ethiopian-born computer scientist, with the awards ceremony scheduled for 1 December in Stockholm.
European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius emphasised that the European response to Russian hybrid attacks must be proportionate and severe. He warned that Russia aims to influence European populations and called for a robust hybrid defence strategy, rejecting diplomatic engagement as a viable solution to the ongoing conflict.
European Union Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen reported that while the EU is not facing an imminent energy-supply crisis, high energy prices are already impacting nearly 50 million Europeans struggling to heat their homes. He emphasised the need for flexible rules and increasing renewable energy investments.
Scandinavian Airlines has cancelled around 1,000 flights, while Lufthansa has eliminated 20,000 routes amid soaring jet fuel prices, attributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission contends these cancellations stem from airline profitability issues, not fuel shortages.
EU DEVELOPMENTS
This morning, Europe addresses economic strategies amid rising geopolitical tensions
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has unveiled a new military strategy for the Bundeswehr aimed at enhancing operational readiness in response to evolving threats, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Key elements include a focus on capabilities over numbers and increased emphasis on “deep strike” capabilities, such as long-range precision weapons.
An Austrian court acquitted Johannes Peterlik, a former senior foreign ministry official, of leaking confidential documents related to the 2018 Novichok poisoning of Sergei Skripal. Prosecutors had accused him of abuse of authority and breach of confidentiality, but plan to appeal the verdict.
The Strait of Hormuz blockade poses a significant energy challenge for European governments, prompting urgent calls for demand reduction instead of blanket measures. National responses largely fail to meet the European Central Bank’s criteria, risking prolonged economic turmoil and ineffective financial aid.
EU ENERGY CRISIS
This morning, Europe prepares to address escalating energy challenges and potential impacts on supply chains and economies.
Key discussions centre on strategic responses.
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