Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Ramaphosa and President Van der Bellen official talks opening remarks
UK Lord Moore of Etchingham: Lord Speaker’s Corner | House of Lords | Episode 30
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
‘The demand for journalism is unprecedented in the whole of human history. But what’s got much harder is to work out what the best media for it is, and where the money lies and where the future lies.’
Former editor of the Daily Telegraph, Lord Moore of Etchingham, is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner.
Charles Moore, now Lord Moore of Etchingham, also previously edited the Spectator and the Sunday Telegraph and is the authorised biographer of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
‘For the Conservative Party, Thatcher is the ‘big one’, as Churchill was and still is. It’s been very difficult for women leaders – of whom there have now been three in the Conservative Party. Should you be like Mrs Thatcher or not like Mrs Thatcher, as a woman leader?’
In this episode, Lord Moore talks to the Lord Speaker about Britain’s first female Prime Minister, his career and journalism today. He also reflects on changes in the style of government and former Prime Ministers David Cameron and Boris Johnson.
See more from the series https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/house-of-lords-podcast/
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Welcome Ceremony- Austria State Visit
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Welcome Ceremony- Austria State Visit
South African Police Service Budget Vote
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
South African Police Service Budget Vote
Minister Lamola briefs media ahead of DIRCO Budget Vote Speech
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
03 July 2025
Minister Lamola to deliver DIRCO Budget Vote Speech, which is to be preceded by a media briefing
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 03 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town.
Minister Lamola will use the occasion to outline South Africa’s foreign policy priorities for the financial year 2025-2026, focussing on programmes and activities aligned to the attainment of the priorities of the Seventh Administration.
Deputy Ministers Mr Alvin Botes and Ms Thandi Moraka will also deliver remarks during the debate on the Budget Vote Speech, focusing on South Africa’s relations with Europe and the Americas as well as Asia and Middle East regions, respectively.
Ahead of the Budget Vote Speech, Minister Lamola is scheduled to hold a media briefing.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 03 July 2025
Time: 15:00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament, Cape Town
The DIRCO Budget Vote Speech is scheduled for 16h30, Good Hope Chamber.
Media RSVP: Mpho Rakgakole, rakgakolem@dirco.gov.za
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DM Mhlauli visits the community of Saldanha Bay to support ongoing disaster relief efforts.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli visits the community of Saldanha Bay to support ongoing disaster relief efforts. In partnership with Gift of the Givers, the Deputy Minister assists in distributing essentials and warm blankets to affected residents.
The visit underscores government’s commitment to standing with communities during times of crisis and ensuring coordinated support reaches those in need.
Statistician-General of South Africa Risenga Maluleke during Stats SA Budget Vote Activation
Deputy Minister Mhlauli during Stats SA Activation Campaign
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy Minister Mhlauli during Stats SA Activation Campaign
Challenges and opportunities: what lies ahead for the world economy?
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Tariffs and geopolitical conflicts have created uncertainty around the world. But how does the new trade environment affect inflation and the economy? How can central banks adapt? And what is the potential impact on the dominance of the US dollar ?
In the third episode of our special Sintra series of the ECB Podcast, our host Paul Gordon talks to London School of Economics Professor Silvana Tenreyro.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Published on 4 July 2025 and recorded on 1 July 2025.
In this episode:
01:30 How is the world economy doing?
What developments are having an impact on our economy today? And what uncertainties are arising from tariffs, trade fragmentation and armed conflicts in different parts of the world?
03:30 Tariffs, trade fragmentation and the economy
How can trade tariffs and fragmentation affect economic growth and inflation in the euro area and beyond?
06:25 How are prices changing?
How are prices changing in different countries? Will tariffs cause prices in the United States to rise, and those in Asia and Europe to fall? And why?
07:55 Lessons for central banks
Given the extremely high level of uncertainty, what lessons from past shocks can central banks apply in the future? Why do we need clearly defined frameworks? And what role do governments play?
09:55 How can governments prepare for potential shocks?
Investing in technologies that are difficult to substitute, diversifying energy sources and creating buffers for critical inputs – why it’s crucial that governments have a strategy to withstand various shocks.
12:05 What is a dominant currency?
When is a currency considered internationally “dominant”? And what dominant currencies have there been in the past?
13:40 Dollar dominance and monetary policy transmission
Does dollar dominance in international trade transactions reduce the effectiveness of monetary policy?
17:30 The future of dollar dominance
How will the dominance of the US dollar develop in the future? Is its role as a primary reserve currency at risk due to the Trump Administration’s policies?
19:10 What keeps you up at night?
What happens to our economy if there is a sudden shortage of a certain input? What impact will AI have if it remains largely unregulated? And what do stablecoins and digital currencies mean for our economy?
21:00 Our guest’s hot tip
Silvana shares her hot tip with our listeners.
Further readings:
Michael McLeay and Silvana Tenreyro: Dollar dominance and the transmission of monetary policy
Sintra Series episode 1/4: Price stability in times of change
Sintra Series episode 2/4: Adapting to change: Ensuring price stability in a new geopolitical era
Silvana’s hot tip: I’m still here/Ainda estou aqui
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Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Expo 2025 is held in Osaka, Kansai, Japan from 13 April 2025 to 13 October 2025 with the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” The UN Pavilion at Expo 2025 brings 35 United Nations entities and 15 offices together under the theme “United for a Better Future”.