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The European Migration Dilemma: President Metsola Calls for a Unified European Solution

In a pivotal address to European leaders, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola underscored the critical need for a comprehensive European solution to the migration crisis, while also reaffirming Europe’s unwavering support for Ukraine amidst...

Hungary, UN expert Nazila Ghanea Reports on Discrimination and Religious Rights

Budapest, Hungary, October 2024 – Hungary faces a decision regarding religious freedom as it navigates the challenge of preserving its traditional connections with major religious organizations while also confronting the growing issue of discrimination against...

Local self-government in Iceland, Latvia and Malta: Congress adopts new recommendations

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe at its 47th session has adopted recommendations on the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government by Iceland, Latvia and Malta. The Congress has called on Iceland to incorporate local self-government into...

ESMA responds to the Commission rejection of certain MiCA Technical Standards

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has responded to the European Commission proposal to amend the Markets in crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA) Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)....

Lessons from Ljubljana in uncertain times

Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the official dinner of Banka Slovenije in Ljubljana, Slovenia Ljubljana, 16 October 2024 It is a pleasure to be here this evening. Not far from here, tucked away...

Cecila Dalman Eek elected President of the Chamber of Regions

On October 16th, the Chamber of Regions convened during the 47th session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, marking a significant moment in regional governance. The assembly saw the election of Cecilia...

Parliamentary Assembly President: ‘Our weapons to fight battles are not bullets, but the words that combine to create arguments‘

Addressing the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities at its 47th plenary Session, Parliamentary Assembly President Theodoros Rousopoulos highlighted the most pressing challenges the Assembly and the Congress both needed to face, including democratic backsliding, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the...

Dignity and Dialogue: Reflections from the Commemorative Conference on Migration and Integration

KINGNEWSWIRE - The Church of Scientology of Rome hosted a conference on 4 October in its Auditorium in Via della Maglianella 375, in celebration of the national Day of Memory and Welcoming to humanise...

Vice-President Věra Jourová's assessment of online information interference in the June 2024 elections for the European Parliament

The Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, visited half of the EU Member States between January and June 2024, in a ‘Democracy Tour' in preparation of the elections for...

EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Reaffirms EU’s Commitment to Ukraine’s Healthcare

Support includes medical evacuations, mental health services, and integration into EU health programs In a video message addressed to the Ukrainian Ministry of Health Conference, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, underscored the...

Pink October: supporting women to beat breast cancer

 "Don’t miss a single screening – not even by a month," says Maria, vice-president of a volunteer cancer support group in her workplace in Brussels. Maria was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 at...

Deciphering the Origin of Christopher Columbus: A 500-Year Journey

After five centuries of speculation and theories, the true identity of Christopher Columbus has begun to emerge thanks to the documentary "Columbus DNA: his true origin ’, produced by RTVE. This feature-length film, which...

Creative Europe to support around 40 projects to boost literary translation in 2025

The call Circulation of European Literary Works supports the transnational circulation and the diversity of European literary works through the translation,...

The European Union and Morocco: Navigating Trade Relations and Geopolitical Issues

The European Union and the Agreements with Morocco: An In-Depth Analysis of Recent Developments The European Union (EU) has recently taken crucial decisions regarding its fisheries and agriculture agreements with Morocco, a matter that raises...

Persons with disabilities set to benefit from new laws on parking cards

European disability card and European parking card for persons with disabilities: Council adopts new directives The Council has adopted two new directives that will make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel within the EU. The directive...

New rules to improve working conditions of platform workers

Platform workers: Council adopts new rules to improve their working conditions The Council has adopted new rules that aim to improve working conditions for the more than 28 million people working in digital labour platforms across the EU. The platform...

New rules strengthen air quality standards in the EU

The EU has adopted new rules on air quality standards that will help prevent premature deaths due to air pollution. They will also contribute to the EU's objective of zero pollution by 2050...

#Erasmus Days 2024: Celebrating Cultural Exchange Ahead of Paris Olympics

From October 14 to 19, 2024, the international community will come together to celebrate the Erasmus+ programme during the inaugural #ErasmusDays. This week-long event invites students, educators, trainers, professionals, and citizens from around the...

Hungarian Patriots at stake, China police take the streets of Hungary

The presence of Chinese police in Hungary is not just a fleeting event; it marks a potentially transformative moment in Hungary's foreign relations and internal security strategies. As the collaboration between Budapest and Beijing...

MSCA researcher David Baker wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Dr Krausz has supervised MSCA postdoctoral researchers and coordinated several MSCA projects over the past two decades, including NICOS, ALPINE or ATTOTRON.Both L’Huillier and Krausz obtained funding and cooperated through the MSCA doctoral...

Religious Persecution in Europe: Margaritis Schinas’ Vision for Internal Tolerance and Solidarity

In a passionate and reflective speech delivered at the European Parliament during the "how to stop the rise of religious intolerance in Europe" debate, Mr. Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission, addressed...

Hungary’s Role in Europe’s Future: Von der Leyen on Crisis, War, and Economic Growth

On a day that marked significant reflection and determination, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, addressed the European Parliament, focusing on key issues impacting Hungary, Ukraine, and the wider European...

Breaking the Bias: Western Media and Human Rights in Bangladesh

On Friday, September 27, the Global Human Rights Defence Foundation and the student team Involve from EFR are organizing a symposium at Nieuwspoort, The Hague, about the human rights situation in Bangladesh and how Western media portrays this issue. The symposium will specifically focus on the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh, the role of Western media in reporting on it, and the impact on the Bengali community. The event will take an interactive format, featuring renowned genocide experts, former politicians, and human rights defenders. Among the speakers is Harry van Bommel, who will lead the panel discussion and pose questions to the experts.

150 Uyghurs, Tibetans, and South-Mongolians Unite for Justice on Amsterdam’s Dam Square

AMSTERDAM - On the eve of China's National Day, Uyghurs, Tibetans, and South-Mongolians gathered on Amsterdam's iconic Dam Square to demand justice and recognition of human rights abuses. This powerful demonstration, held on September 29, 2024, drew international attention to the ongoing persecution of ethnic minorities in China.

Stop the race to the bottom: LEFT MEPs lead the charge for fair working conditions

On 1 October, over 1,000 essential workers from nine EU countries will rally in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, calling for urgent reforms to the EU’s public procurement rules. The Left stands...
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