Alonso Soto

Spain’s opposition leader failed in his second bid this week to become prime minister, falling short by four votes in parliament and paving the way for the Socialist chief Pedro Sanchez to be reelected to a new term.

Spain’s Sanchez to Seek New Term That Hinges on Separatists

The Spanish government and the creditors of Celsa Group have agreed conditions for the takeover of the steelmaker, according to people familiar with the matter.

The European Union’s longstanding failure to agree on how to deal with migration threatens to disrupt the rest of its business.

The European Union said late Monday that it’s urgently reviewing the bloc’s assistance to the Palestinians after several member states protested an earlier announcement that aid would be suspended.

La Unión Europea anunció el lunes a última hora que revisa con urgencia la asistencia del bloque a los palestinos después de que varios estados miembros protestaran por un anuncio anterior de que se suspendería la ayuda.

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Spain’s Economy Minister Nadia Calvino welcomed the likelihood that the European Central Bank will keep borrowing costs unchanged after an unprecedented tightening cycle.

Imprisonment is an important but commonly forgotten social determinant of health and in the last decades, tuberculosis (TB) in prisons has been recognised as an important driver of the total burden of TB.

This paper presents a critical review of Lithuania's climate change mitigation policies within the energy sector, focusing on their alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study highlights the significance of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy security in Lithuania's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a sustainable energy system. The review analyzes the selected research literature that studies Lithuania's efforts to adapt and fulfill EU energy directives and national goals, emphasizing the impacts of these policies on various sectors, including residential, transport, and industry. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature and semi-structured interviews with stakeholders regarding their perceptions of the current state and future directions of Lithuania's energy policies. Findings indicate substantial progress in renewable energy adoption and energy efficiency improvements, contributing to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). However, challenges such as high costs, underdeveloped financing mechanisms, and limited public awareness hinder further advancements. This paper suggests that future policies should focus on overcoming these barriers, enhancing public engagement, and integrating technological innovations to achieve more significant energy savings and GHG reductions. Recommendations for policy improvements and further research directions are also discussed.