Tech“Means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need”, according to the European Commission itself.
EU Commission
Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as President of the European Commission
WorldThe ultra-globalist profile now secures another five years of power in Brussels.
EU Court: EU Commission wrong to keep vaccine deals with pharmaceutical giants secret
EuropeThe European Court of Justice rules that the European Commission was wrong not to give the public access to information on contracts for the purchase of covid-19 vaccines.
Stringent new EU law to restore natural areas
EuropeCritics say the new law will hurt landowners and cost them money.
Trelleborg seeks exemption from new EU daily rest requirements
SwedenNecessary to staff the emergency services in the Swedish municipality.
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Cartoon of the week
Ylva Johansson knitting during Ursula von der Leyen’s speech
SwedenThis behaviour raises questions about the Swedish Commissioner and her taxpayer-funded salary of nearly €22,500.
Bob Moran’s cartoons
Support TNT with a donation
Science
Flat Earthers after the Antarctic expedition: “The Earth is round”
Researchers: Extreme climate phenomenon dates back 250 million years
Environment
Elephant uses hose for shower – surprises researchers
