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EU Article 17 Coordinator Under Scrutiny for Alleged Bias

Brussels — Serious concerns are emerging in Brussels about the conduct of Vincent Depaigne, the European Commission’s Coordinator for dialogue with churches, religious associations, and non-confessional organisations under Article 17…

22 November 2025 · 4 min read

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EU Ethics Code and Bias Against Religious Minorities

The European Commission’s Code of Good Administrative Behaviour legally binds EU officials to act lawfully, impartially and without discrimination. Yet religious and belief minorities report that daily administrative practices do…

22 November 2025 · 5 min read

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Russian Spy Ship Yantar Raises Fears Over EU Undersea Cables

Summary: A Russian vessel officially labelled as a “research ship” has spent months moving quietly around Europe’s most sensitive undersea cables, prompting renewed concern among EU security officials about sabotage,…

22 November 2025 · 3 min read

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UN denounces ‘truly horrible’ massacres in DRC

The UN described it as one of the most horrific attacks in a new wave of violence by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed extremist rebel group. Four wards…

22 November 2025 · 3 min read

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Brussels Cannot Favour “Traditional” Religions, Experts Warn

The European Union’s legal framework does not recognise the category of “traditional religion”. This means neither EU institutions nor influential interfaith networks — including platforms such as Religions for Peace…

21 November 2025 · 4 min read