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New targeted amendments to existing EU funding programmes will support faster, more flexible and coordinated investments in Europe's defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB

Thanks go out to organizers #KNVR hashtag#MaritiemLand for setting up these discussions

The EU Commission is currently focusing on 47 critical raw materials projects, with a target value of $22.5 billion. However, the pressing question remains: Is this initiative timely and comprehensive enough to address the current challenges?

Dutch lawmakers are considering increasing the national debt to lower energy bills. High energy prices and infrastructure costs are driving industry out of the Netherlands. Critics highlight contradictions in the Dutch energy transition.

The warnings have been consistent.

Chinese firms are present in over a quarter of all African port developments, some of which could be used for expanded Chinese naval presence on the continent.

Maybe I am too old fashioned or realistic.....why a hydrogen-powered train? Simple physics show that a normal electric-powered train (renewable) is much better for the environment...and less expensive. Cargoes of hydrogen are definitely suitable, but powered by hydrogen....a loss of money and energy if you look at green energy (solar/wind/offshore wind/floating wind) in and around NEOM (and Oxtagon).

Egypt is very well located to be the main logistics hub between Europe, Asia and Africa, looking at its gegraphy. #PresidentElSisi' strategy will be working very well the coming decades

My latest on Trump Saudi Russia meetings on Ukraine....money is at play, not Ukraine! Trump also wants to be changing Middle East

The Middle East & North Africa region is a dominant player in the world energy market today. It holds approximately over 50% of the world’s proven fossil fuel reserves.

Personal details
Born
January 17, 1963
Nationality
Netherlands
Profession
Geopolitical disruptive thinker
Education
University of London
Office name
Strategy International
Height
185 cm