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Europe

Pipelines and Power

Europe’s energy map was supposed to be changing. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaders in Brussels spoke of diversification, resilience, and the end of strategic dependence.

Europe payment link mustn’t be hobbled

India and the European Central Bank have entere d the “realisation phase” of linking the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Europe’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system, in a rare moment where regulators are making life meaningfully easier for consumers.

Naming Femicide

Italy’s unanimous vote to make femicide a distinct crime is a rare moment of national consensus ~ and a striking acknowledgment that violence against women is systemic, not incidental.