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Commit to Quit smoking this World No Tobacco Day
Today on May 31, WHO/Europe celebrates World No Tobacco Day. Under the tagline “Commit to Quit”, the aim of this year’s campaign is to support 100 million people worldwide in…
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Ireland leads the way on tobacco cessation programmes
As a recognized global leader in tobacco control, Ireland has worked hard to develop comprehensive treatment for tobacco dependence. The country’s efforts are underpinned by ambitious goals: it aims to…
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Let the European Union spend
Paul Taylor, a contributing editor at POLITICO, writes the “Europe At Large” column. PARIS — Europe’s budget discipline rules, more honored in the breach than in the observance, are…
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EU not using N Ireland to punish UK for Brexit, EC vice-president claims
European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic has rejected an accusation that the European Union (EU) is using Northern Ireland to punish the United Kingdom for Brexit. DUP leader Edwin Poots claimed…
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The New EU Policy towards Media Freedom and Pluralism in brief
Media freedom and pluralism are part of the rights and principles enshrined in the European Charter on Fundamental Rights and in the European Convention of Human Rights. Moreover, the Copenhagen…
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Combating Corruption In The EU
Background For The Round Table June 18 2021 The European Union is under siege from populism, nationalism, corruption, nepotism and opaque links between politicians, industry, oligarchs and financial moguls, all…
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Controversy over Policy and Subsidies available under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2021-2027
The EU’s new strategic agenda for 2019-2024 focuses on protecting citizens and freedoms; developing a strong and vibrant economic base; building a climate neutral, green, fair and social Europe; and…
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TikTok gets one month to respond to claims of EU consumer rights breaches
Brussels: TikTok has been given a month to respond to multiple complaints from the European Union's (EU) consumer groups that it allegedly violated the bloc's consumer laws and also allegedly…
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Statement by Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides
European Commission Statement Brussels, 30 May 2021 “Tobacco use is the single largest avoidable health risk. It is the leading cause of preventable cancer, with 27% of all cancers attributed…
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EU provides emergency assistance to flood victims in Sri Lanka
Following the devastating floods which struck Sri Lanka in mid-May, the European Commission is providing €80,000 (close to Rs. 19.5 million) in humanitarian funding for emergency assistance. The aid will…