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Senior Correspondent with a strong passion for European politics. CFA UK Broadcast Journalist of the Year Award '21.
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I have been reporting on the #EU for awhile, I have never seen this level of unity before. #RussiaUkraineWar
Let's recap scheduled elections in Europe in 2019:
🇫🇮Finland - April 14
🇪🇸Spain - April 28
🇪🇺EU parliamentary elections - May 23/26
🇩🇰Denmark - June
🇬🇷Greece - October (maybe earlier)
🇵🇹Portugal - October
🇵🇱Poland - November
I’m happy to share I’ve been promoted to Senior Correspondent! Here are some special moments from the past 12 months. Looking forward to more reporting adventures with my amazing colleagues at
#EU leaders have their 4th video call on #coronavirus today. Don't expect a complete agreement on the recovery fund, but if they manage to get some consensus over the size, composition or instrument then that could be market positive #EUCO
Happy national day #Singapore!
I’m excited to join the i team here for the coming weeks. I’ll be covering several stories but Brussels, don’t worry, I’ll still be keeping an eye on what you’re up to 😊
IMF MD Christine Lagarde tells me “why bother” when I asked about the Italian discussions over a parallel currency.
European Parliament declares #ClimateEmergency - a symbolic yet unprecedented step. The question now is what concrete actions will be taken going forward?
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@Europarl_EN declares #ClimateEmergency! MEPs urge the Commission to fully ensure all relevant legislative and budgetary proposals are fully aligned with 1.5 °C target
The resolution was adopted with 429 votes to 225. 19 abstentions.
Four French jet fighters deployed at the Amari air base - just one example of how #NATO has been stepping up its presence in the Eastern flank.
Germany, France, Italy and Spain coordinated the submission of their recovery plans. Their message: We are in this together.
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SG @jensstoltenberg says it's their decision, but if they decide to apply, #Finland & #Sweden will be welcomed w open arms to #NATO & I expect the process to be quick. 
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are our closest partners, mature democracies, EU members w interoperable forces & years of cooperation.
& are our closest partners, mature democracies, EU members w interoperable forces & years of cooperation.
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New EU budget or not really? The cnbc crew is up and running to bring you the latest.
Thank you for the award and the judges for recognising my work.
Also thank you and all my editors for letting me report on different themes across different platforms
The two happiest people in #Italy right now are Matteo Salvini and Giorgia Meloni - the two party leaders of the far-right, former Italian PM Enrico Letta tells
Italy and France ready to promptly restart the administration of the #AstraZeneca vaccine if the EMA gives a positive assessment on Thursday, says PM Draghi's office after a call with President Macron
Live from the Tapa Military Base this morning, where #NATO has doubled its presence over the past month amid tensions with Russia
Back at where I met some of the students finishing their BA in journalism. So inspirational to speak to them 😇
The market sell-off continued in Asia's morning session. All eyes on what Japanese officials will do to address weaker currency. #USDJPY moved close to a 24-year peak after #inflation report - the pressure is on!
Back in London after two months and half in Southeast Asia.
It’s so, so cold 🥶
Good morning! First glimpses of snow this season ❄️❄️❄️ the real challenge to Europe’s energy crisis has begun!
It's my last working day in Singapore. Thank you team. It's been a pleasure working with you over the last two months! Europe see you very soon.
It's a wrap from Athens 🇬🇷 Thank you Greece for an awesome week.
Photo credit to Yannis Hlebakos.
Second day of the Versailles summit has started.
Today it's all about how to mitigate the economic hit. is joining the talks.
Super interesting debate right now on how the euro zone can reform its fiscal rules while also stepping up sustainable investments. told me how the new German finance minister might influence this debate
Good morning from Athens! Yesterday I interviewed the opposition leader He said if he becomes PM he will reduce corporate tax and renegotiate Greece's primary budget surplus targets. More details up next on
Reunited again! Reporting live from Luxembourg this morning, join us
I asked how far will leaders go tonight , #EU official says: very far - this is full scale war so we will go with wide-ranging measures #RussiaUkraineConflict
G-7 plan to cap Russian #oil prices is the "silliest idea" according to an analyst. US officials said this will work even if not all buyers join in.
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Portuguese PM says if we don't come together now, I don't know when we will.
>>The divide over corona bonds is deep, REALLY deep.
Another MUST watch: #Uniper CEO said even if the #war was to end soon, #gas prices would not come down immediately so burden on consumers would continue in the next years.
Summed up in one line: the worst is still to come! #energycrisis
It’s a wrap #wef23 what an honour to do my last Davos interview on set with and
Until next time!
Former Finnish prime minister says he would put #Brexit to a second vote. What's the best way to overcome the current impasse?
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Preparations for the new Italian president underway! A rehearsal for the welcome ceremony is about to start with some beautiful horses #quirinale2022
President tells me he is in Brussels to thank Europeans for their support. He is now addressing the European Parliament - you can follow it here: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/2
Red carpet for The Ukrainian President is expected to arrive at number 10 in about 15min.
All eyes on the #ECB meeting next week. While the #IMF says the ECB is right in keeping accommodative stance, others believe some of the higher #inflation is here to stay
🙌 I am so excited about this project! Keep an eye on this channel⤵️ We made a few videos with very easy tips on how to live more sustainably. 🌎 Enjoy!
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Governments around the world have pledged to become carbon neutral in the coming decades. But what can we do as individuals? CNBC's @Silvia_Amaro spoke to five experts, who shared their ideas on how we can improve our carbon footprints.
Former #Greek fin min weighs in: “The Dutch Prime Minister's stance in denying solidarity in this crisis is an existential threat to Europe and its ability to get out of this situation with a sense of common future.” #EUCO #EUCoronavirus
NEW: announces new deal with Pfizer/BioNTech to deliver 50m additional doses in Q2, which were initially set to be delivered in Q4. #vaccine
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🇺🇸The U.S. is seen contracting by 5.9% this year.
💶The euro zone is expected to shrink by 7.5%.
🇨🇳 China is seen growing by 1.2% in 2020. #IMF #IMFMeetings
#BrexitDay - The most photographed flag today.
🇬🇧 is displayed outside the European Parliament for the last time.
#EU summit starts at 8pm Brussels time. Prepare for comments from EU leaders around 7pm. #RussiaUkraineConflict
Euro zone Q2 GDP revised slightly downward. The real concern though is about what will happen on the #energy front
The voting has begun! #Italy is choosing a new President in an election that goes beyond the future of #Draghi - ultimately this is about whether Italy will manage to reform its economy and getting almost 200 bn euros in European funds #Quirinale2022
New EU budget or not really? The cnbc crew is up and running to bring you the latest.
Happy Friday! It’s #F1 weekend here in Singapore. Catch the interview with on today.
Oh and happy birthday Max!
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"I am very worried about the situation." "This crisis is really irresponsible." - says Letta
#AstraZeneca said that from the 29 million doses at an Italian plant, 13m are for Covax and 16m are for EU nations.
It also said about 10m will be delivered to EU countries in the last week of March, which would bring it closer to respect the 30 million doses promised for q1