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29th Mar 2024

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Germany bans display of 'terrorist' Hamas flag

Germany has banned public displays of the green-and-white flag of Hamas, a Palestinian militant group on the EU's terrorism blacklist, after its use in antisemitic protests during Israel's recent bombardment of Gaza. The left-wing SPD party had initially objected on constitutional grounds, but gave in to the centre-right CDU party, German media said. The ban was a "clear signal [of support] to our Jewish citizens," a senior CDU MP said.

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EU Modernisation Fund: an open door for fossil gas in Romania

Among the largest sources of financing for energy transition of central and eastern European countries, the €60bn Modernisation Fund remains far from the public eye. And perhaps that's one reason it is often used for financing fossil gas projects.

'Swiftly dial back' interest rates, ECB told

Italian central banker Piero Cipollone in his first monetary policy speech since joining the ECB's board in November, said that the bank should be ready to "swiftly dial back our restrictive monetary policy stance."

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