Portugal has moved a step closer to ordering digital platforms such as Uber and Glovo to employ some of their drivers as staff with formal contracts and benefits, becoming the latest European nation to tackle the gig economy.
EU politics
ICIJ – Fears of ‘significant deterrent’ for whistleblowers as top EU court quashes Lux Leaks case
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Luxembourg’s treatment of whistleblower Raphael Halet “struck a fair balance” between protecting his freedom of expression and the rights of PwC, despite objections from two dissenting judges. […]
EU politics
Eldar Mamedov: Is the EU already trying to sabotage new Ukraine peace plan?
The goal appears not to be a better peace, but to hollow out the American proposal until it becomes unacceptable to Moscow Read Article HERE
Energy
Gizmodo: China Considers Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining Because It’s a Stupid Waste of Energy
No one talks about the environmental impact of e-technology, e-finance, and e-commerce. Also see our article here concerning music streaming. Read here
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