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Press briefing on plenary session today at 16.30 | News | European Parliament
The European Parliament’s Spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 7-10 June plenary session today at 16.30.Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP
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Press briefing on plenary session today at 16.30 | News | European Parliament
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Media Advisory: practical information for the June plenary session in Strasbourg | News | European Parliament
Information regarding access to workspaces and audiovisual facilities in the European Parliament in Strasbourg during the plenary sitting, as well as general travel information.Source : © European Union, 2021 -…
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WHO warns of ‘two-track pandemic’ as cases decline but vaccine inequity persists
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UN health agency urges nations to donate 250 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
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NATO Deputy Secretary General participates in Zero Corruption Conference (online)
On 7th June 2021, NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mircea Geoană, will take part in a high-level discussion at the Zero Corruption: Democracy in Action Conference organised by Democracy in Action…
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© UNODC New York, 3 June 2021 — The first ever UN General Assembly special session against corruption welcomed the launch of a new global network today to “develop a…
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First-ever UN General Assembly special session against corruption begins with call for bold global action to tackle corruption
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Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities
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Europe
Press briefing on plenary session this Friday, 4 June, at 11.00 | News | European Parliament
The European Parliament’s and political groups’ spokespersons will hold a briefing on the 7-10 June plenary session at 11.00 this Friday.Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP