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.
Finance
The Nib: The Wealthy Aren’t Paying Their Share. How Do We Get Rid of Tax Havens?
Despite Panama and Paradise Paper revelations, and hubristic political promises, tax havens continue to support tax evasion and looting by global elites. This superb infographic tells the sordid story of a global failure. Read here
Geopolitics
Kyiv Independent – Russian forces pierce Ukrainian defense in Donetsk Oblast, bypassing fortifications, monitoring group says
If these Trump-Putin talks don’t yield a genuine breakthrough in peace negotiations, Ukraine’s army could soon be routed. Read the article HERE.
Economics
DeStatis – German Recession: New orders in manufacturing in December 2024: -6.3% year on year
New orders in manufacturing: December 2024 (in real terms, provisional): +6.9% on the previous month (seasonally and calendar adjusted) -6.3% on the same month a year earlier (calendar adjusted) Read HERE
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