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Remarks by Paschal Donohoe President of the Eurogroup
Following the Eurogroupe meeting of 17 January 2022 that focused on economic adjustment and resilience, the euro area fiscal framework and the state of play on the strengthening of the…
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Speech by President Charles Michel at the ceremony in honour of David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament
President of the European Parliament, It is with this address to you, dear David, that all speeches from this podium have begun for the past two and and a half…
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EU at forefront of global humanitarian response: €1.5 billion for 2022
Humanitarian crises around the world continue to rise. While conflicts and violence are the source of major humanitarian needs, the situation is increasingly being worsened by natural disasters, such as…
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Bid farewell to David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament
A friend of David Sassoli, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi presided over the celebration in the Roman Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs. The state funeral of the President…
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Churches hit as Myanmar military escalates attacks, while claiming to support Christians
Myanmar's military rulers have continually targeted churches and civilians in predominantly Christian regions where thousands of people have been displaced since their coup on Feb. 1 last year.
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Ukraine hit by ‘massive’ cyber-attack on government websites
The attack came Friday amid high military and diplomatic tensions with Russia. Ukraine has suffered several cyber-attacks in recent years, including against critical infrastructure. About fifteen Ukrainian government sites were…
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UK Borders Bill increases risks of discrimination, human rights violations
A new bill being debated by lawmakers in the United Kingdom increases the risk of discrimination and “serious human rights violations” and breaches the country's obligations under international law, five…
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UN rights office warns against rising hate speech in Western Balkans
Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in neighbouring Serbia, must condemn and refrain from any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on…
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First Meeting of the 27 European Defense Ministers “A Strategic Compass
The European defense ministers in Brest. | VINCENT MOUCHEL The Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs of the 27 countries of the European Union held informal meetings on Thursday in…
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Nyenabo Touts Liberia’s Strong Democratic Credentials and Urges Deeper EU – Africa Engagements
The Ambassador of Liberia to the European Union and the Benelux Countries, H.E Isaac W Nyenabo II, has highlighted Liberia's strong democratic credentials in a briefing to members of the…