The smiles, warm hugs and superlatives that punctuated Volodymyr Zelensky’s day in Brussels on Thursday failed to hide it. Hide what? The competition between the three institutions of the EU – European Council (member states), Commission (executive) and Parliament (legislative) – once morest a backdrop of which one will best roll out the red carpet for the Ukrainian president. A curious “game” in which the three presidents, Charles Michel, Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola, have been indulging in a more or less marked way for months.
It’s not the first time. 20 years ago there was a situation similar to what it is today Diego Cocca, when by regulation the directive of Toluca removed from office Ricardo Antonio La Volpebecause he had also been chosen to lead the National selection and with that he officially lost the title of champion.
It was the final stretch of the Regular Phase of the 2002 Opening Tournament, when there was white smoke in the offices of the Mexican Soccer Federationby choosing the Argentine coach as the successor of Javier Aguirre for the Tri bench.
The Red Devils overwhelmed in a forceful way in the tournament in which in the end they finished sub-leaders of the competition; However, at that time, La Volpe had to “officially” leave the squad, although it was confirmed that he never stopped directing from the stands.
His compatriot Wilson Graniolatti stayed in his place, but following the Quarterfinals he left the institution due to problems with the board headed by Rafael Lebrija and it was Alberto Jorge who was in charge of directing the remaining matches and who officially took the champion coach title.
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A group of major investors is calling on five of Europe’s largest banks to “stop directly financing new oil and gas fields by the end of this year,” the NGO ShareAction announced on Friday. The banks targeted are the French BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole and Société Générale, the British Barclays and the German Deutsche Bank, according to a press release from the NGO, which is coordinating this call involving 30 investors, including asset managers Candriam and La French or the Brunel pension fund.
L’exemple HSBC
These establishments were the main European financiers of companies working on the expansion of hydrocarbon projects between 2016 and 2021, behind the British banking giant HSBC, according to the NGO. HSBC announced at the end of December that it would stop financing new oil and gas fields, a decision which had been welcomed by environmental organizations.
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The establishment is “the largest global bank to date” to have made this type of announcement and did so “following months of continuous pressure from activist shareholders” who are increasingly concerned regarding the issue, argues ShareAction. The group of investors, which manages a total of some 1.5 trillion dollars in assets, sent letters to the leaders of the five institutions concerned.
They point out in particular that 11 of the 25 largest European banks have already restricted the financing of new oil and gas installations, citing, in addition to HSBC, the Spanish BBVA, the Dutch ING, the British Lloyds and the Italian UniCredit.
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Société Générale told AFP that at the end of 2022 it had reinforced “its objectives for reducing its exposure to the oil and gas production sector” while Crédit Agricole said it had confirmed in December that it would no longer finance “any new extraction project. petroleum”.
BNP Paribas says for its part that it has initiated the exit from oil exploration and production, specifying that in 2030 it will only remain in its portfolio “only the remainder of loans to be amortised, i.e. less than one billion euros”, and that it “will reduce its outstanding amount by 30%” for gas. The other targeted banks, contacted by AFP, did not respond immediately.
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On the followingnoon of February 10, within the framework of an official visit to Brunei Darussalam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife and high-ranking Vietnamese delegation visited and met with officials and employees of the Embassy and the community. Vietnamese people here.
At the meeting, Ambassador Tran Van Khoa reported on the Embassy’s activities and the situation of Vietnamese people’s lives in Brunei.
The Prime Minister highly appreciated the efforts and solidarity of our relatives in Brunei Darussalam. Photo: VGP.
Representatives of the Vietnamese community expressed their joy and pride at the country’s development over the years, especially in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering and developing socio-economics; Vietnam’s position and prestige are increasing in the international arena; believes in the development path of the country under the leadership of the Party.
People expressed that wherever they go, whatever they do, they always look towards their homeland and country, preserving the identity and traditions of the nation; thank the Party and State for paying special attention and affection to the overseas Vietnamese community.
They hope that the bonding activities between the overseas Vietnamese community and domestic organizations will be further promoted, more practical, and there will be more activities to promote the image of the country and people. Vietnam to the world, especially with more activities to promote, teach and learn Vietnamese; create more favorable conditions for the overseas Vietnamese community to join hands to build the great national unity bloc and develop the country to become richer and stronger.
Speaking here, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his joy and emotion to meet relatives on his first visit to Brunei.
Through the Embassy’s report and comments, the Prime Minister highly appreciated the efforts and solidarity of our people in Brunei Darussalam. Although the number is not much, regarding 300 people, but the people have the spirit to rise up, protect and help each other overcome difficulties, especially when the Covid-19 pandemic is complicated and always look to their homeland. country. These are also the traditional and precious beauties of the Vietnamese people wherever they are in the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife, high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, officials and employees of the Embassy and relatives of the Vietnamese community in Brunei Darussalam. Photo: VGP.
The Prime Minister affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State always considers the overseas Vietnamese community, including the Vietnamese community in Brunei Darussalam, to be an integral part of the great national unity bloc. in the driving force of the country’s development.
In the coming time, with the support of the Party and State, and the unanimous contribution of businesses, the Prime Minister also suggested that people continue to promote the spirit of mutual affection, continue to improve the spirit of the union. connect, help each other overcome difficulties, ‘turn off the lights and dark together’; uphold national pride and self-respect, strive to rise up, actively integrate and contribute to development in the host country; at the same time, always look to the homeland and the country and do a good job as a bridge of friendship between Vietnam and Brunei.
The Prime Minister also asked people to actively contribute ideas to build their homeland and country, and make suggestions and recommendations through many different ways, especially through online forms. In particular, the Government has a Government Portal, people can give comments, suggestions and proposals at any time through this channel.
The Prime Minister said that Vietnam and Brunei are important partners of each other and the relationship between the two countries is developing very well in the overall relationship between ASEAN countries. The first visit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam to Brunei following nearly 16 years will contribute to creating a new and powerful impetus to promote cooperation between the two countries in all fields of politics – security, economy and culture. socio-cultural.
The Prime Minister said that during his visit, he is expected to hold talks with the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, exchange some major cooperation orientations in various fields. The Prime Minister will also ask the Government of Brunei Darussalam to continue to pay attention to creating favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community to integrate, live, study and work in the host country as well as create opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to do business and open up. expand investment cooperation in this country.
The Prime Minister highly appreciated the Ambassador and the staff of the Embassy for their efforts in the past time to fulfill the tasks assigned by the Party, State and Government.
The Prime Minister noted that embassy staff should “regard relatives as family members, like siblings, when happy as well as sad, and especially when they need legal and consular support.” “; strengthen online procedures so that people do not have to travel a lot; always pay attention to grasp the situation, do well the protection work when people encounter difficulties, tribulations, incidents, problems to be solved; and at the same time organize commemorative activities and meetings on the occasion of anniversaries and major holidays of the nation and the country.
In the coming time, the Prime Minister proposed the Embassy to constantly make efforts and strive to fulfill its tasks well; closely and carefully study the local situation; sensitive, flexible, creative, grasping information and opportunities to promptly advise the Party and State in further consolidating and promoting the Comprehensive Partnership with Brunei Darussalam.
The Embassy should continue to be more active in implementing economic diplomacy, supporting businesses of the two countries to penetrate markets and invest in each other, especially in potential fields.
The Prime Minister requested the Embassy to continue to pay attention to well performing community work and protecting citizens in the spirit of Resolution 36 and Conclusion No. 12 of the Politburo on the work of overseas Vietnamese in the current situation. new picture.
“The Party and State have no higher goal than to maintain independence and freedom; building an increasingly powerful and prosperous country; People are getting more and more prosperous and happy, including the overseas Vietnamese community,” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed.