‘Shell sees record profit as encouragement to stay fossil as long as possible’

‘Shell sees record profit as encouragement to stay fossil as long as possible’

Nico Garstman Shell is investing around three billion euros in green energy projects this year. At the same time, the energy company posted a record profit of almost 40 billion euros and claims to be embracing the energy transition. How serious is the oil company with the switch to sustainable energy generation? Why isn’t it … Read more

‘Europe must remain involved in UN mission Mali’

‘Europe must remain involved in UN mission Mali’

ANP European countries are turning away from the UN mission in Mali, but it is important that Europe remains involved in the country. So says Lieutenant General Kees Matthijssen, who until recently led the military component of the UN mission in Mali. “It is good to realize that the humanitarian situation is rapidly deteriorating,” says … Read more

At current gas prices, the price cap costs ‘only’ 4.7 billion

At current gas prices, the price cap costs ‘only’ 4.7 billion

NO If gas prices remain at current levels, the cost of the energy cap will be billions lower than expected. The cabinet will therefore lose 4.7 billion euros, reports the Central Planning Bureau (CPB). News time. This amount is significantly less than the tens of billions that the emergency measure would cost in a very … Read more