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Norway court hears lawsuit over state's oil plans
Norway court hears lawsuit over state's oil plans
by  AFP

A court began hearing Tuesday a lawsuit against Norway over oil and gas development plans, with environmental groups saying the country is throwing "gasoline on the fire" of the climate crisis. "Whilst Norway acknowledges the climate crisis, it throws gasoline on the fire by opening up new oil fields," he said, calling the country "a climate hypocrite".

Scholz defends spending as budget crisis rocks Germany
Scholz defends spending as budget crisis rocks Germany
by  AFP

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday staunchly defended his government's record on spending after a bombshell court ruling on crucial debt rules sparked a budget crisis. But the ruling is also impacting other "off budget" funds, with the government now having to account for the extra spending in its main budget.

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