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French leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticizes U.S. policies, claiming Trump's actions against Iran aim to sever China's oil supply lines.

Two scientists argue that Germany should establish a state-owned company to ensure a reliable supply of raw materials amid shifting geopolitical realities.

Customers are lining up to buy stocked rice despite delays in delivery and processing caused by agricultural policy changes in Japan.

The article critiques the Swedish government's immigration policy, arguing it endangers both individual welfare and the country's skill supply.

The article critiques the prevalent belief that increasing housing supply alone can stabilize property prices in South Korea, arguing that multi-home ownership undermines these efforts.

The article argues that capping credit card interest rates could lead to unintended consequences that harm working families and small businesses by reducing supply.

The South Korean government will implement power supply stabilization measures from March 28 to June 14 due to decreased power demand in spring.

The article discusses the urgent need for Poland to strengthen its domestic supply chains as a national security issue rather than just an economic one.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia will stop supplying electricity to Ukraine unless Kyiv reopens an important oil pipeline supplying oil to Slovakia.

The Greens in Bavaria are demanding a report from Minister Hubert Aiwanger regarding the record low levels of gas storage in the region, calling for transparency and a strategy for improving energy supply security.

The Danish government plans to explore extending oil and gas extraction licenses in the North Sea beyond 2042 to enhance Europe's energy supply.

A Lithuanian lawmaker highlights concerns about some solar power users abusing guaranteed electricity supply, which is meant for temporary situations when consumers have not chosen an independent provider.

Tokyo Electric Power Holdings will resume electricity supply from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant to the Tokyo area tonight for the first time in 14 years following its shutdown after the 2011 earthquake.

The South Korean government plans to reduce rice cultivation by approximately 38,000 hectares this year to 640,000 hectares to prevent oversupply and stabilize rice prices.

The Mexican government, through the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), is engaging in projects with private companies to develop 6,500 megawatts of electrical generation capacity, which raises questions about energy policy and international agreements regarding energy supply.

Korean Climate Minister Kim Sung-hwan stated that the government will evaluate the inclusion of new nuclear power construction in the upcoming 12th electricity supply basic plan, despite acknowledging the inadequacies in the public discussion for the previous plan.

The Mexican Health Secretary has announced a new system aimed at monitoring the supply of medical supplies and ensuring compliance from contracted companies.

The challenges of rising electricity and fuel bills during a cold winter highlight a deficiency in electricity supply in Estonia and neighboring countries, according to journalist Vambola Paavo.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared Ukraine as Hungary's enemy due to its lobbying efforts to halt the supply of Russian gas and oil to Europe, expressing concerns over military involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

The South Korean government has established a Transportation Improvement Committee to address traffic congestion concerns related to its January 29 supply plan in areas like Gwacheon and Nowon-gu in Seoul.

Juan Bravo, the deputy secretary of Finance, Housing and Infrastructure of the PP, emphasizes that housing is the main problem facing Spaniards and advocates for a shift in public policies to increase supply and reduce the tax burden.

The top US trade official has accused China of exploiting its dominance over critical minerals and outlined strategies to reduce this dependence through tariffs and industrial policy.

The article discusses how the Argentine government has allowed more flexibility in the official exchange rate, leading to a stable currency environment supported by dollar supply from companies and a high-interest rate policy to counteract inflation.

A local news program covering various topics including low-income gas supply policy and upcoming legislative meetings.

President Javier Milei detailed his financial strategy to avoid issuing new bonds and to uphold fiscal surplus, aiming to reduce the supply of securities to minimize country risk, though it raises concerns about reserve accumulation.

Germany plans to secure its electricity supply through new gas power plants, with government support pending EU Commission approval, sparking debate among supporters and critics regarding this energy strategy.

The mayors of Madrid and Barcelona, José Luis Martínez Almeida and Jaume Collboni, presented their differing housing policies at a Senate housing committee session, highlighting the need for increased supply despite their contrasting approaches.

An analysis by the Health Care Oversight Office reveals that, for the first time, Slovakia systematically assessed the abundance of medical offices, indicating an adequate supply in Bratislava, but urges caution regarding rapid political or regulatory decisions based on preliminary results.

The Prime Minister seeks expertise to develop a new employment policy, emphasizing that economic growth based solely on increasing labor supply is unsustainable.

Germany's hospital landscape is set for fundamental reform under the new Hospital Supply Improvement Act, effective January 1, 2025, which aims to reduce the number of hospitals while improving quality, though implementation faces delays due to resistance from federal states seeking more time and exception applications.