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30% of children aged 7-9 in Europe are overweight
This number of overweight is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. About 30 percent of primary school-age children in Europe are overweight or obese
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Türkey’s elections marked by unlevel playing field yet still competitive, international observers say
Characterized by a high turnout, Türkey’s elections were well-managed and offered voters a choice between genuine political alternatives, but with an unjustified advantage for the for politicians in power
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Sweden wins Eurovision 2023 in front of Finland
The final of the great musical contest was played between Sweden, Finland and Israel.
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Spyware – MEPs sound alarm on threat to democracy and demand reforms
EP spyware inquiry committee has adopted its final report and recommendations, condemning spyware abuses in several EU member states and setting out a way forward.
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Real household income rises in the second half of an otherwise weak 2022
Real household income per capita grew by 0.6% in the OECD in the fourth quarter of 2022, exceeding growth in real GDP per capita of 0.1% (Figure 1). Despite moderate…
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On Europe Day – The European Union matters
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola´s address at This is Europe -debate with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Europe Day, 9 May 2023.
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Olaf Scholz: “We need a geopolitical, larger, reformed EU, open to the future”
Chancellor Olaf Scholz debated with MEPs during the 'This is Europe' series, calling for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in the world.
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Italy again protracts the resolution of the Lettori case
Over a month from the deadline given by the European Commission for the payment of settlements to foreign-language lecturers(Lettori) for decades of discriminatory treatment, the Meloni government last Thursday passed…
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Habemus Rex, From Prince to King, The Journey of Charles III to the Crown, and Camilla
The wait is over! King Charles III has finally been crowned. Learn about his journey to the throne and what his reign may hold for the future of the kingdom.
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New EU mechanism to protect traditional crafts and renowned
MEPs adopted its position on a new scheme to ensure the geographical indication of traditional crafts is protected globally.