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Facing recurring droughts, beavers—once seen as pests—are now recognized by farmers and scientists for creating wetlands through their dams, offering a natural solution to water preservation and regulation.
Since March, about one-sixth of the International Energy Agency members' strategic oil reserves have been released. The US government under Donald Trump secured European countries' agreement to release more diesel fuel.
Édouard Philippe has unveiled his retirement reform plan, setting the legal retirement age at 65. The proposal aims to achieve savings but may face public resistance.
Maciej Witucki, president of BusinessEurope, stated that several European countries, including Poland, have already introduced a tax on superprofits during an interview with France 24.
Facing strengthened US sanctions on Russia, India is diversifying its trade routes by developing new corridors to maintain Russian oil imports, also challenged by Middle East conflicts and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pedro Sánchez's government faces a setback as Parliament rejects housing decrees aimed at protecting vulnerable tenants and freezing rents, with ally Junts opposing, weakening the minority government.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged G7 countries to act together, without restricting exports, to reduce high diesel prices. He proposed releasing 50 million barrels of European diesel and 50 million barrels of crude oil from IEA members.
Illegal gold mining in Ivory Coast is expanding, causing pollution and land degradation. Authorities have increased sanctions, but enforcement is difficult as many youths depend on this income.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a call for applications from e-commerce and mobile commerce merchants in the eurozone to join the 2027 digital euro pilot, including advanced accessibility tests beyond EU legal requirements.
At the European Systemic Risk Board conference, ECB Vice-President Boris Vujčić emphasized banking resilience in Europe and called for simplifying complex rules to boost banks' competitiveness.
The French government's Canicule, Sécheresse, Incendies (Casi) plan will start distributing aid checks to farmers impacted by drought. Though over one billion euros, the plan faces criticism for not meeting real needs and delayed farm adaptation.
The European Commission announced additional funding exceeding €210 million to support over 700 researchers under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme, enhancing Europe's appeal to scientific talent.
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