Europe
Dignity for All: Realizing Social Rights in the EU
The Covid-19 pandemic – and the measures taken to combat it – have upended many lives. For millions of people around the world, the pandemic has brought about a protracted period of…
Month: March 2021
Europe
Hungary’s Fidesz party to leave European parliament centre-right group
Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has pulled his rightwing Fidesz party out of the main centre-right political group in the European parliament after the European People’s party (EPP) moved towards…
Christianity
The European Sunday Alliance releases statement on synchronised free time in the EU
The European Sunday Alliance releases statement on synchronised free time in the EU On the occasion of the International Day for a work-free Sunday, the European Sunday Alliance urges the EU…
Europe
Data exchange between European Union and United Kingdom confusing in the future
Data exchange between the European Union and the United Kingdom: The legal situation regarding data protection could also be confusing in the future Marc Ahlgrim recommends automated data management for…
Europe
Timeline: milestones in the EU’s fight for women’s rights (video) | News | European Parliament
Equal rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk. Watch our video for some of the milestones. Source : ©…
News
Amazon issues rare apology in India over ‘Tandav’ portrayal of religion
Amazon.com Inc's Prime Video streaming service on Tuesday issued a rare apology to its Indian viewers for some scenes in its original political drama series "Tandav", which allegedly offended Hindu…
Food
EBRD becomes shareholder in online food retailer Velka Pecka
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is becoming a shareholder in the Czech online retailer Velka Pecka s.r.o. to support a business that has gained critical importance during…
Books
Books about strong women to read for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and we have some titles to inspire you. Our collection includes an alchemy of fiction and nonfiction, featuring women with various backgrounds, unique viewpoints, and riveting…
Europe
Chief European Union diplomat in Venezuela leaves country
CARACAS, Venezuela — The chief European Union diplomat in Venezuela left the country on Tuesday, a week after the government of Nicolás Maduro ordered her expulsion following the EU’s decision…
News
Religion and gay rights: Is compromise possible?
A group of congressional representatives introduced legislation on Friday that seeks to promote LGBT rights while preserving religious liberty. The Fairness for All Act, unlike the Equality Act that passed…