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Reducing pollution in EU groundwater and surface waters
Parliament adopted its position on reducing groundwater and surface waters pollution and improving EU water quality standards.
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Anti-coercion instrument: the EU’s new weapon to protect trade
The anti-coercion instrument will be the EU’s new tool to fight economic threats and unfair trade restrictions by non-EU countries. Why does the EU need a new tool to tackle…
Asia
Over 2000 homes of Jehovah’s Witnesses searched in 6 years in Russia
Discover the shocking reality faced by Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia. Over 2,000 homes searched, 400 jailed, and 730 believers charged. Read more.
Europe
Press seminar: European Media Freedom Act and Digital Services Act | News
The seminar on the “European Media Freedom Act and Digital Services Act: protecting media freedom in a safe online world” is organised in cooperation with the EuropeanNewsRoom. Sabine Verheyen (EPP,…
Africa
Break the silence on persecuted Christians
MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen held a conference and exhibition at the European Parliament to denounce the silence surrounding the suffering of persecuted Christians worldwide. The EU must take stronger action against…
Europe
“Our Time for Leadership”: EP President Metsola at the World Leaders Forum
Discover the importance of leadership in a changing world, as the youngest ever President of the European Parliament shares his insights.
Europe
Abaya Ban in French Schools Reopens Contentious Laïcité Debate and Deep Divisions
The ban on the abaya in French schools has sparked controversy and protests. The government aims to eliminate religious differences in education.
Council of Europe
The EU has banned Russians from coming in private cars
The European Commission has confirmed that entry into EU countries with cars registered in Russia is prohibited. Personal belongings of Russians crossing the border, such as smartphones, jewelry and laptops,…
Council of Europe
EC ends monitoring for Bulgaria and Romania
The Commission introduced the reports from 2007 and first prepared assessments and recommendations every six months and later annually The European Commission announced on September 15 that it is terminating…
Europe
OSCE, Independent and pluralistic media are a cornerstone of democracy and conflict prevention
VIENNA 15 September 2023 – On the International Day of Democracy, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, underscores the mutually reinforcing nature of democracy, the rule…