Speaking during the regular Friday press briefing in Geneva for humanitarian agencies, she warned that, as richer nations make profound expenditure reductions, international aid and national health systems are faced with serious disruptions.
Dr. Chalkidou has highlighted recent decisions of the United States, several European governments and EU organizations to freeze or reduce health assistance.
WHO Forecasts indicate that the world's...
Brussels, 17 June 2025 — In a major development aimed at strengthening the integrity of Europe’s visa-free travel system, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to overhaul the rules governing the suspension of visa exemptions for third countries.
The reform, announced today, updates a mechanism in place since 2013 that allows the EU to temporarily suspend visa-free access when certain conditions are met. The updated framework is designed to respond more effectively to emerging threats, including abuse of the system, hybrid threats, and breaches of international norms.
New Grounds for Suspension
Under the...
Basel, Switzerland — The stage is set for Saturday’s grand finale of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. After two nights of glitter, drama, and high-octane performances, 26 countries have qualified to compete for Europe’s most coveted pop crown in Basel — a city historically neutral in politics but anything...
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