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Connecting Europe Facility: provisional deal on next generation programme | News | European Parliament

EP and Council negotiators reached a deal to upgrade the Connecting Europe Facility and release new funds for transport, digital and energy projects for 2021-2027.Committee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee…

12 March 2021 · 1 min read

COVID disrupts contraception services, leads to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies, says UNFPA

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COVID disrupts contraception services, leads to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies, says UNFPA

One year since COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic, the UN’s reproductive health agency said on Thursday that an estimated 12 million women have experienced disruptions to their family planning services.

11 March 2021 · 3 min read

‘Some light at the end of the tunnel’ as pandemic turns one - Guterres

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‘Some light at the end of the tunnel’ as pandemic turns one – Guterres

After 12 months where the world has faced “a tsunami of suffering”, the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines represents “some light at the end of the tunnel” said the UN chief…

11 March 2021 · 3 min read

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MEPs express concerns over attacks on media in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia | News | European Parliament

Free and independent media are vital for democratic societies, MEPs say, calling on Commission and Council to defend them vigorously.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : ©…

11 March 2021 · 1 min read

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Human rights breaches in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bahrain and Cambodia | News | European Parliament

On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bahrain and Cambodia.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source…

11 March 2021 · 1 min read

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MEPs highlight impact of pandemic on children’s health and education | News | European Parliament

EU member states must invest more in education, healthcare, housing, family support and childcare, making sure that these services reach all children.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source…

11 March 2021 · 1 min read

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Syria needs a greater financial and political response from the EU | News | European Parliament

MEPs express grave concern over the persistent political deadlock and the lack of progress in finding a solution to the conflict in Syria.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European…

11 March 2021 · 1 min read

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MEPs warn Commission to activate rule of law mechanism without delay | News | European Parliament

MEPs stressed that Parliament will use all means at its disposal if the Commission fails to fulfil its obligations in using the new mechanism to protect the budget.Committee on BudgetsCommittee…

11 March 2021 · 1 min read

Regression on ‘virtually every indicator’ of progress for children: UNICEF

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Regression on ‘virtually every indicator’ of progress for children: UNICEF

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, progress has gone backward across virtually every key measure of childhood, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday, revealing a “devastating and distorted…

11 March 2021 · 2 min read

$Fishing rules: Compulsory CCTV for certain vessels to counter infractions$

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Fishing rules: Compulsory CCTV for certain vessels to counter infractions

On-board cameras (CCTV) to be compulsory for vessels that are likely to not comply Recreational fishermen who do not respect EU conservation measures or fisheries rules should be penalised New…

11 March 2021 · 3 min read