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German defense minister calls for unified military equipment procurement in Europe

German defense minister calls for unified military equipment procurement in Europe

Investing.com -- German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius advocated for a more unified approach to the procurement of military equipment in Europe, during a meeting of European defence ministers in Paris. He emphasized the urgency of the matter, stating that the continent could not afford to waste time on unnecessary bureaucracy.Pistorius expressed his concern over the time-consuming and expensive ...

2025-03-13 03:49:27
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley slept with Epstein assistant, court hears

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley slept with Epstein assistant, court hears

By Sam TobinLONDON (Reuters) - Former Barclays boss Jes Staley had sex with a member of serial paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s staff, the banker told a court on the third day of his evidence as he appeals against a proposed financial services ban.Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said in 2023 that it would ban Staley and fine him 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) for allegedly misleading the ...

2025-03-13 03:47:57
Trump administration begins effort to reverse EPA vehicle rules

Trump administration begins effort to reverse EPA vehicle rules

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it is beginning the effort to reverse the Biden administration’s vehicle emissions rules that would force automakers to build a rising number of electric vehicles.The Trump administration said it would reconsider the EPA’s 2024 rules that would cut passenger vehicle fleetwide tailpipe emissions by nearly 50% by 2 ...

2025-03-13 03:46:32
Warburg Pincus and KKR in talks to acquire German packaging firm Gerresheimer AG - Bloomberg

Warburg Pincus and KKR in talks to acquire German packaging firm Gerresheimer AG - Bloomberg

Investing.com -- A consortium made up of Warburg Pincus and KKR & Co (NYSE:KKR). is reportedly in discussions to acquire Gerresheimer AG (BS:GXId), a German company that manufactures packaging for drugs and cosmetics, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing sources. These private equity companies emerged as the leading contenders after joining forces and outlasting other potential bidde ...

2025-03-13 03:44:59