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Church of Scientology won again at the ECtHR against violations by the Russian government
ECtHR: Russia to pay €12.500 to Scientology for violating religious freedom and right to expression
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COVID-19 leads to over 50 million more hungry people in Asia-Pacific
COVID-19 led to rising food insecurity for around 54 million people living in the vast Asia-Pacific region during 2020, according to a joint UN agency report published on Wednesday.
Human Rights
Fundamental freedoms squeezed in Ukraine, Human Rights Council hears
The UN Human Rights Council heard on Wednesday that fundamental freedoms in Ukraine have been squeezed in Government-controlled areas, as well as across the contact line in eastern territories, held…
Environment
Environmental Crimes : Offenders Must Face A Punishment That Fits The Crime
Socialists & Democrats S&D MEPs welcome the Commission’s proposal to upgrade the out-dated Environmental Crimes Directive, as outlined in a Parliamentary report on environmental liability in May 2021. However, the…
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WHO/Europe plans to strengthen nursing and midwifery in the Region
WHO/Europe has launched a new roadmap to support countries in the WHO European Region in strengthening the nursing and midwifery professions, emphasizing the importance of placing nurses and midwives on…
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Sakharov Prize 2021: Parliament honours Alexei Navalny | News | European Parliament
Alexei Navalny’s daughter Daria Navalnaya received the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize on behalf of her imprisoned father at a ceremony on 15 December. Currently serving a prison sentence in a…
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Ilham Aliyev and President of European Council met in Brussels
AZERBAIJAN, December 14 - 14 december 2021, 17:15 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who is on a working visit to Brussels, and President of the European Council…
Environment
EU Commission presents guide for a fair transition towards climate neutrality
Commission presents guide for a fair transition towards climate neutrality Today, the Commission issues policy guidance for a fair and inclusive transition towards climate neutrality to complement the package on…
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News of the day | European Parliament in brief
Wednesday, 15 December - Live coverage of debates and votes can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming and on EbS+. For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter. All information regarding plenary,…