Inside Europe Inside Europe 16 January 2025
Jan 16, 2025
Guy Delorne, DW's Balkans correspondent, analyzes Zoran Milanovic's shocking victory in the Croatian presidential elections, shedding light on public discontent and tensions with the Prime Minister. Charlie Shield discusses the groundbreaking ban on fossil fuel advertising in several cities, emphasizing its potential to shift consumer behaviors and promote sustainability. The conversation also touches on the deceptive marketing tactics of both the tobacco and fossil fuel industries, highlighting the urgent need for ethical advertising practices in combating climate change.
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Swift Finnish Action
- Finnish authorities acted quickly on Christmas Day when cables were damaged between Finland and Estonia.
- They identified and boarded the oil tanker Eagle S, which had just crossed the lines.
Kremlin's Shadow Fleet
- The damaged cables were linked to the Kremlin's shadow fleet.
- These decrepit ships transport oil from Russia to avoid international sanctions.
Protecting Undersea Infrastructure
- Countries should stop ships damaging vital undersea infrastructure, even in international waters.
- Finland's recent legal clarification provides an example for other nations.