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Business

Poland's growing role in the G20 global economic debate

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South Africa

South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers ahead of G20 summit

Demonstrations are expected from anti-capitalists, climate activists, women's rights campaigners and anti-migrant groups, some of which are raising South Africa's own problems with poverty and inequality.

Economy

Top economists call on world leaders to set up inequality panel

As the G20 prepares to discuss global inequality, prominent economists are calling for a dedicated international panel, arguing that unchecked wealth gaps are undermining stability and trust.

Europe News

G20 Summit: Brazil's president calls for more action on climate change

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments came the day after representatives of the G20 nations endorsed a joint statement that called for a pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza, an end to the war in Ukraine and other goals.

World News

European leaders pledge support for Ukraine on 1,000 days of war

Leaders of the world's 20 major economies also issued a joint declaration in which they called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza and to end the hostilities in the Middle East.

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Earth News

COP29: What happened on day eight of the UN climate conference?

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Economy

G20 billionaire wealth tax plans face resistance

G20 leaders are meeting in Brazil on Monday and Tuesday to agree on a global tax on the world’s 3,300 richest individuals, which could raise up to $250 billion.

Brazil

UN chief: 'Failure is not an option' in fight against climate change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit.

Earth News

COP29: What happened on day 7 of the UN climate conference?

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Climate

Should causing environmental damage be a criminal offence?

22,000 people were asked about their feelings on the environment - and if enough is being done to protect it - and the results make for fascinating reading.

Earth News

Brazil’s tax on the super-rich could be key in climate fight

Though the G20 has agreed in theory, disagreements over a viable plan are bubbling under the surface.

Business

Will finance ministers finally agree a global billionaire tax?

Officials from the twenty biggest global economies are today discussing plans for a levy on the world’s 3,000 richest people.

Earth News

These three European countries are backing a billionaire wealth tax

Campaigners say the tax will cover around half of annual loss and damage costs from climate disasters.

Markets

Markets round-up: Escalating Middle East tensions deepen weekly slump

Global markets are poised for a third consecutive weekly decline as tensions rise in the Middle East. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, especially gold and silver, amplifying their surge as a safety destination.

Economy

Famous names petition G20 in call for debt and climate crisis reform

More than 100 signatories, including a number of celebrities, send an open letter to the G20 asking for reform to the global financial system.

Earth News

Record debt could delay climate adaptation, experts warn

The UN Environment Programme estimates that developing nations will need up to €364 trillion each year in public finance for climate adaptation this decade.

Earth News

Two years left ‘to save the world’, UN climate chief warns

United Nations executive climate secretary Simon Stiell said he knows his warning may sound melodramatic but action over the next two years is “essential".