‘Severe water stress’: why desalination plants are the Gulf’s greatest weakness
11.03.2026 12:04
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‘Severe water stress’: why desalination plants are the Gulf’s greatest weakness
‘Calling decarbonisation a threat to competitiveness misses the point. Clinging to fossil dependence is the real risk for Europe’s energy security and economic resilience.’
Markus Krebber, CEO RWE
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#11M
On the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, strong appeal against violence, both in conflict and peace times.
No terror, no bombs.
Europe's energy prices remain exposed to global fossil fuel volatility. Strengthening our energy system is essential for competitiveness and security.
Today we approved new measures to support affordable energy and reduce structural dependencies.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
#EU
#Energy
In this new reality, the EU must defend the rules-based international order. Violations of international law must not be accepted, human rights violations must not be tolerated.
Freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs. Only international law upholds them.
Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican newspaper is the only publication in the Western world to run the photograph of 150 Iranian girls' graves — killed in President Trump's military strikes — on its front page.
Are electric vehicles denting oil demand? Yes.
By how much? 1.5 million barrels of oil a day, according to EV Curve Futurist.
Caveat: These estimates are hard, but the numbers are certainly adding up.
I deeply disagree.
If they don’t match, work peacefully to ensure they match, but with full respect to the law.
International Women’s Day 2026.
“Rights, Justice and action for ALL women and girls”. Still much to be done.
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An informational graphic featuring a photo of a woman and a young child playing with bubbles on a modern, glass-enclosed balcony. The balcony is part of a contemporary multi-story building with light green and yellow walls. Below the image, there is a white banner with dark blue text that reads "AFFORDABLE HOUSING" followed by the subtext, "Commission seeks views on how to promote affordable housing." The European Union flag logo is located in the bottom right corner.
We are seeking feedback on measures to alleviate pressure on the housing market, which will help shape the Affordable Housing Act.
Interested parties can respond to a questionnaire by 29 March 2026 and answer a call for evidence by 3 April 2026↓
link.europa.eu/JKbmrT
…when respect to UN charter and International law also means “Europe, first”.
Meanwhile, Spain's massive investment in renewables is paying dividends now: with prices for Spanish industry and consumers low and stable compared with other European economies.
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Reducir la dependencia de combustibles fósiles y acelerar la inversión en electricidad limpia e interconectada es la mejor receta para nuestra seguridad.
La crisis en el Golfo puede impactar en la energía y la economía europeas y hemos de activar medidas sin descuidar los objetivos de medio plazo.
Today we have held an interesting orientation debate in the College. We counted on the inputs of the @iea.org and a broad discussion. Being predictable, keeping our mid-long term strategic goals and working as an union when affording challenges are key principles when acting.
Tensions on gas exports from Qatar impact on energy prices & the whole economy. Working to mitigate its effects is crucial,while sticking to the need to ensure a resilient, clean and efficient electricity system.
It is security & affordability for Europe.
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📍Interesting opportunity to reflect on the review of the merger guidelines after a year of consultations with businesses, academics and civil society.
Our objective is clear: protect competition and affordability while better taking into account innovation, investment and Europe’s competitiveness.
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Energy security is Europe’s economic security. When tensions rise, prices jump and confidence falls. The answer is not new dependencies, but faster electrification, renewables and efficiency.
The real risk is moving slow.
The clean transition is Europe’s shield against volatility.
At the #EIB today.
🇪🇺I hosted a new Youth Policy Dialogue.
We discussed how to build a clean, resilient and competitive EU, with fairness at its core.
They trust our values and capacities to respond to challenges. Sustainability, innovation and fairnes drive their dreams and shape their proposals.
Txs for your energy!!
#Anthropic: “No amount of intimidation or punishment will change our position on mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.”
Transparency, ethics & rule of law do also matter for security.
Respect.
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A strong call to respect International law, reminding de-escalation is more important than ever while expressing deep solidarity with those under attack, their families and friends.
Engaging with regional stability and peace is our duty.
#Iran
#EU
Good piece by Pol Morillas.
I also feel deeply concerned by the use of the force and attacks of this weekend.
We know unilateral action undermines peace and security.
www.lavanguardia.com/internaciona...
Recibo apenada la triste noticia del fallecimiento de Emilio Cuevas.
Con admiración, cariño y agradecimiento siempre. Querido Emilio, en nuestro recuerdo siempre. Un abrazo enorme a familia, compañeros y amigos.
Izaña no hubiera podido ser lo que es hoy sin ti.
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Construyendo puentes.
Tras la ratificación del acuerdo por parte de Uruguay y Argentina, avanzamos con la aplicación provisional.
I warmly welcome the ratification of the EU–Mercosur Agreement by Argentina and Uruguay.
Together, we are creating the largest free trade area in the world.
A decisive step toward open trade, shared prosperity, and stronger ties between our regions.
📍Competition policy is one of Europe’s strongest enablers of competitiveness.
That’s why, after 20 years, we are modernising our Merger Guidelines.
But merger control cannot substitute market integration. It has never been the obstacle to European champions.
🇪🇺One Europe-One market.
🇪🇺🇬🇧Today we signed the EU–UK Competition Cooperation Agreement.
🤝🏻It allows the EC, EU national authorities and the UK to cooperate directly in antitrust and merger cases, ensuring coherent enforcement on both sides of the Channel. Open markets need strong and predictable rules.
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🌳Defragmenting European Union climate policy
Simplification without carbon price convergence risks deeper fragmentation, higher costs and weaker credibility for the EU’s climate target
✒️Michael Pahle & Darius Sultani @pik-potsdam.bsky.social , @gzachmann.bsky.social
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Four years of an unjust war of aggression.
Four years of unshakable Ukrainian courage.
Four years of unwavering European support.
One shared resolve: to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
That’s why we are here in Kyiv today.
🌎 Europa debe asumir un papel de frontrunner en su relación con América Latina y consolidar una asociación preferente basada en valores e inversión sostenible.
Otros actores compiten por ese espacio. El momento de reforzar la alianza es ahora.
💡Interesante debate con Fundación Euroamérica ⬇️
