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European Parliament lifts immunity of Carles Puigdemont

The European Parliament voted on Tuesday in favor of lifting immunity from the former leader of Spain's Catalonia region, Carles Puigdemont. The European lawmakers also waived immunity for former Catalan health minister…

9 March 2021 · 4 min read

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Less salt for a longer life – a doctor’s advice for a healthy diet

Eating less salt saves lives, but many people in the WHO European Region find it difficult to change their diets. On the occasion of Salt Awareness Week 2021, WHO/Europe shares…

9 March 2021 · 5 min read

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Carles Puigdemont faces immunity vote in the European Parliament

Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia, faces a moment of truth as the European Parliament prepares to vote on whether or not to lift his parliamentary immunity. If the…

9 March 2021 · 5 min read

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Viktor Orban should become the agent of European integration | View

Too little, too late for Mr. Orban Too little, too late if you ask me. To tolerate a disruptive behaviour for years and years, ignoring authoritarianism and right-wing excesses under…

9 March 2021 · 4 min read

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Risks of pandemic women’s rights warning of US, EU, NZ leaders

The coronavirus pandemic and ensuing economic and political turmoil have sharpened the challenges facing women as they demand equal rights, three of the world's most influential female leaders warned Monday.…

9 March 2021 · 2 min read

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EU executive “surprised” by Belgium’s travel ban extension

The European Commission was "surprised" that Belgium extended a ban on non-essential travel to other European Union (EU) countries until mid-April, said a spokesperson on Monday. Belgium announced on Friday…

8 March 2021 · 2 min read

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EU’s von der Leyen lays out vision of “continent of equal opportunities”

BRUSSELS, March 8 (Xinhua) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday laid out the vision of turning Europe into a continent of equal opportunities for men and…

8 March 2021 · 2 min read

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On books and readers

There are those who never do any reading unless at gunpoint or on the eve of an exam, and as little as possible at that. This way of life has…

8 March 2021 · 5 min read

Poor countries in line to receive funds from EU carbon border levy

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Poor countries in line to receive funds from EU carbon border levy

The future carbon border adjustment mechanism is part of the “new own resources” for the EU budget and must be used to “combat global warming” across the world, Green MEP…

8 March 2021 · 3 min read

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Women’s Economic Empowerment and Inclusive Global Economic Growth: COVID-19 and Beyond

Keynote Speech by Chief Economist Gita GopinathAt the Inaugural Dr. Hansa Mehta Lecture It is a tremendous honor to deliver the inaugural lecture in memory of Dr. Hansa Mehta –…

8 March 2021 · 9 min read