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UN experts raise concern over charges against US indigenous leader and rights defender 
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UN experts raise concern over charges against US indigenous leader and rights defender 

Independent UN human rights experts expressed serious concern on Friday over the arrest and charges brought against an indigenous leader, for peacefully protesting a political rally held last July at…

15 December 2020 · 3 min read

Step closer to recovery funds: Technical Support Instrument agreed | News | European Parliament
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Europe

Step closer to recovery funds: Technical Support Instrument agreed | News | European Parliament

The Technical Support Instrument will assist EU countries to prepare their recovery and resilience plans, required to access funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility.Committee on BudgetsCommittee on Economic and…

15 December 2020 · 1 min read

Creative Europe: 2.2 billion EUR support secured for artists | News | European Parliament
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Europe

Creative Europe: 2.2 billion EUR support secured for artists | News | European Parliament

On Monday, Parliament and Council agreed on the next ‘Creative Europe’ programme, making the biggest ever commitment to support EU cultural and creative sectors.Committee on Culture and Education Source :…

15 December 2020 · 1 min read

Agreement on a Mandatory Transparency Register | News | European Parliament
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Agreement on a Mandatory Transparency Register

On 15 December, Parliament, Council and Commission reached a final political agreement to strengthen transparent and ethical interest representation.Committee on Constitutional Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

15 December 2020 · 5 min read

Sakharov Prize 2020: press conference
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Sakharov Prize 2020: press conference

Sakharov Prize laureates Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Veranika Tsapkala will join EP President David Sassoli for a press conference on Wednesday at 12.40 CET.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source…

15 December 2020 · 1 min read

Parliament adopts deal to improve quality of tap water and reduce plastic litter | News | European Parliament
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Parliament adopts deal to improve quality of tap water and reduce plastic litter | News | European Parliament

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15 December 2020 · 1 min read

People, planet on ‘collision course’, warns UN Development Programme
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People, planet on ‘collision course’, warns UN Development Programme

Countries must redesign their development pathways to reduce damage to the environment and the natural world, or risk stalling progress for humanity overall, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has…

15 December 2020 · 3 min read

MEPs reach deal with Council on 2021-2027 EU health programme (EU4Health)
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MEPs reach deal with Council on 2021-2027 EU health programme (EU4Health)

The new EU health programme, worth 5.1 billion EUR, will help to fix shortcomings exposed by COVID-19 and boost quality and resilience of EU health systems.Committee on the Environment, Public…

14 December 2020 · 4 min read

‘Generation disrupted’ lays out plan to take on coronavirus through major youth mobilization
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Health

‘Generation disrupted’ lays out plan to take on coronavirus through major youth mobilization

A new ground-breaking global youth initiative was launched on Monday to invest in and scale up youth-led solutions and engagement, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

14 December 2020 · 4 min read