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WHO warns of worsening obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe
Obesity rates have reached “epidemic” proportions across Europe and are still rising, the World Health Organization (WHO) Office for the region said in a report published on Tuesday.
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One third of social care providers forced to shut services as they face a perfect storm of workforce challenges and financial pressure
Social care providers are facing a perfect storm of workforce challenges and rising cost pressures of service delivery as they are forced to turn down admissions to services and, in…
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Statement | COMECE ahead of EP motion for resolution on the persecution of minorities on the grounds of belief or religion
In view of the today’s vote of the European Parliament’s motion for resolution on the persecution of minorities on the grounds of belief or religion, the General Secretary of COMECE,…
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CEC provides training to Austrian churches to realise safe and strong communities
As part of the SASCE project, CEC conducted a training in Vienna for church leaders, church staff and worshippers, helping them to ensure safe and strong communities in Austria.
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Nottinghamshire Firefighter Named Young Person Role Model
Joint Press release (Women in the Fire Service UK & Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service) NOT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Embargo date: 09.00, BST, Friday 6th May 2022 Uroosa Arshid, a…
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Time for real EU unity: Conference adopts proposals for change
The Conference on the Future of Europe plenary adopted 49 proposals with more than 300 measures for change at its final session on 29-30 April. The proposals draw on recommendations…
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New trade defence tool to protect EU firms from distortive foreign subsidies
The Committee on International Trade backed a proposal designed to counteract market-distorting foreign subsidies granted to companies operating in the EU.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2022…
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Parliament’s right of initiative: proposals to strengthen EU democracy
The Committee on Constitutional Affairs adopted a series of proposals for a revision of the EU’s legislative process to strengthen EU democracy.
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Europe Day: watch end Conference on the Future of Europe
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