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How was 2024 for Europe?
From climate change to digital disruption, and global conflicts to humanitarian crises, 2024 was a year of significant events. It was a year of elections across the world, and…
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Terrorist Psychiatrist Case in Magdeburg Challenges Germany’s Security Measures
The recent attack in Magdeburg involving terrorist Psychiatrist Al-Abdulmohsen has highlighted the urgent need for Germany to reassess its security measures. The incident raises important questions regarding integration, extremism, and…
Europe
EU summit discusses EU’s role in the world
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined EU Heads of State and Government yesterday for the last European Council summit of the year and the first one under the chairmanship of the…
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European Parliament Elects Teresa Anjinho as New European Ombudsman
In a decisive move to enhance transparency and accountability within the European Union, the European Parliament has elected Teresa Anjinho as the new European Ombudsman for the 2025-2029 term. Anjinho,…
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Georgia Police violence in Tbilisi while President Zurabishvili calls for quick EU actions
Police violence // According to the Public Defender of Georgia (Ombudsperson’s Office) that I visited while in Tbilisi, 225 out of 327 detainees interviewed by their representatives claimed to have…
Europe
EU brings in Flight Emissions Label to inform passengers of flight emissions
Today, the Commission adopted a Regulation putting in place a Flight Emissions Label (FEL), which offers a clear and trustworthy methodology for calculating flight emissions. Airlines operating flights within the…
Europe
Parliament honours Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado | News
Opening the award ceremony of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024, President Metsola said: "In their quest for justice, democracy and the rule of law, Edmundo González Urrutia…
Christianity
Romanian Patriarchate distances itself from Archbishop Teodosii of Tomi
The Romanian Orthodox Church has distanced itself from the position and actions of Archbishop Teodosii of Tomi (Constanța), who openly campaigned in his diocese for Calin Georgescu as “God’s messenger.”…
Europe
Georgia, Election of an ex-footballer as the new president booed by demonstrators
By Willy Fautré from Tbilissi - During yesterday’s demonstrations at the parliament, some citizens have brought diplomas – to mark the fact that the “Georgian Dream” presidential candidate, ex-footballer Mikheil…
Europe
New rules for better cross-border enforcement of traffic laws
The European Commission welcomes the Parliament and Council's final adoption of the Directive to strengthen cross-border enforcement of road traffic rules.While previous EU rules improved compliance with road safety regulations…