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French anti-cult law proposes to criminalise natural health
Vote on 19 December will decide the future of alternative medicine in France. Next week in France, the parliament will decide whether or not to support a law that grants…
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The Flawed Sanctions Policy: Why Putin Wins
The EU's response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine raises concerns as EU exports to Armenia have surged 200% since the invasion, aiding Putin.
Europe
Anti-money laundering – agree to create new European authority
The Council and the Parliament reached a provisional agreement on creating a new European authority anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism
Europe
Frontex: MEPs want an effective border agency compliant with fundamental rights | News
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution wrapping up the fact-finding investigation by the Working Group on Frontex Scrutiny with 366 votes in favour, 154 against, and 15 abstaining.…
Europe
Recognition of parenthood: MEPs want children to have equal rights | News
With 366 votes against 145 and 23 abstentions, MEPs backed draft legislation to ensure that, when parenthood is established by an EU country, the rest of the member states will…
Europe
Metsola at EUCO: Seize this moment for Europe | News
Addressing the December European Council in Brussels, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola raised e.g. the following topics in her speech: Enlargement: “We find ourselves at the threshold of another historic…
Europe
Anti-SLAPP – deal with member states to defend critical voices
Rules will address growing number of “strategic lawsuits against public participation” (SLAPP) for the EU-wide protection of journalists, activists, artists, ...
International
UN General Assembly votes by large majority for immediate humanitarian ceasefire during emergency session
Resolution demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire”, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and well as “ensuring humanitarian access”.
Europe
Short-term rentals: new EU rules for more transparency
New EU rules aim to bring more transparency to short-term rentals in the EU and promote a more sustainable tourism. Short term rentals: key stats and issues The short-term rental…
International
‘Humanitarian disaster zone’: Gaza hospital capacity decimated
The last barely functioning hospital in northern Gaza is a “humanitarian disaster zone”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday