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German chemical sector enraged by Merz's backing of EU carbon scheme

Germany’s chemical industry has sharply criticised Chancellor Friedrich Merz after he reportedly urged the European Commission to press ahead with the European Union’s expanded carbon-pricing scheme, calling the plan in its current form the “gravedigger” of European industry.

German chemical sector enraged by Merz's backing of EU carbon scheme

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2027 Budget: Government Secures $3bn for Accra–Kumasi Expressway Without Borrowing

By Osei-Tutu Esther Kumah Government has announced that it has secured approximately 3 billion US dollars to finance the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway without resorting to borrowing.

  • Government secures $3bn for Accra–Kumasi Expressway without borrowing.
  • Project cost reduced to $2.98bn from initial $4bn projection.
  • Funding from petroleum revenues, mineral royalties, and economic savings.

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